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The Americas hub covers political, diplomatic and security developments across North, Central and South America, alongside events that affect the region’s links with the rest of the world. It also follows stories in sport, technology and everyday life.

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Decisions made by governments and major institutions can shape international relations, travel and economic conditions. This topic brings together those developments and their consequences for people across the region.

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‘Billions’ Star Officially Leads a Real-Time Vampire Thriller Set After World War II in First Look

  • Toby Leonard Moore leads the post-war vampire thriller *Red Ink*.
  • A newspaper editor confronts a mysterious global affliction and political pressure.
  • The film is set to premiere at Camerimage in November 2026.

*Red Ink*, an independent vampire thriller set in the aftermath of the Second World War, has revealed a first-look image of Toby Leonard Moore as its lead. The film matters for its focus on a newspaper newsroom grappling with public truth and institutional pressure during a period of…

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This Is What the GOP’s Final Midterms Push Looks Like

  • Republicans spent $14 million defending four traditionally red Senate seats.
  • Kansas received the largest share, with more than $5 million.
  • Democrats see Michigan as pivotal, but El-Sayed faces coalition challenges.

Republicans are diverting money and campaign attention to four traditionally safe Senate seats that have become unexpectedly competitive in the final week before the midterms. The need to defend them raises concern about the party’s prospects for retaining control of the Senate, although Trump’s operatives say they do…

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Arizona print shop owner rejects College Republicans’ white American signs

  • Arizona shop owner refused an order for 16 political signs.
  • He said the design promoted hate and could put people in danger.
  • The group has criticised the refusal as politically inconsistent.

Jim Torgeson, owner of an Arizona print shop and a Republican, refused to produce “Protect White Americans” signs ordered by College Republicans United (CRU), saying the design promoted hate and could put people in danger. The dispute has prompted accusations of political inconsistency from the group, while Torgeson…

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Megan Thee Stallion Taps Fans to Craft Spooky ‘Hottieween’ Circus Trailer: Watch

  • Megan released a spooky trailer for her Hottieween circus.
  • Fans contributed ideas through a Facebook group.
  • The Las Vegas party is set for 30 October.

Megan Thee Stallion has released a horror-inspired trailer for her returning Hottieween circus party, drawing on her love of horror films and ideas from fans. The black-and-white clip shows her as a giantess in a spooky circus and helps build anticipation for the Las Vegas event. Megan invited…

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Arts and crafts giant Michaels accused of outrageous discrimination against Trump supporter

  • Ohio influencer says Michaels declined to frame three items.
  • Michaels says it has no ban on political items.
  • The company says it contacted her to resolve the issue.

An Ohio influencer says a Michaels employee refused to custom-frame three items she brought to a store in Mayfield, including images of Donald Trump. The incident drew attention online and raised questions about whether the refusal reflected company policy or an employee’s judgement. Michaels said it has no…

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Spanish Punk Band Airbag Loved Weezer So Much They Played Entire Sets of Covers in Their Early Years: “We Wanted to Be Like Them”

  • Airbag played five or six Weezer-only concerts.
  • Their early admiration for Weezer helped shape their sound.
  • Airbag’s ninth album, Una extraña fuerza, has been released.

Spanish punk trio Airbag once played several concerts made up entirely of Weezer covers, reflecting how strongly the American band influenced them in their early years. The story matters because Airbag say Weezer’s blend of energetic rock, melody and detail helped shape their own musical direction. The cover…

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Canada proposes ending plans to allow assisted dying for mental illness

  • Canada proposes permanently excluding mental illness alone from MAID.
  • The bill still needs to pass before becoming law.
  • Lisa Marr says the move overlooks people who have exhausted treatment.

Canada’s Justice Minister, Sean Fraser, has introduced legislation to abandon plans to extend medical assistance in dying (MAID) to people whose only underlying condition is a mental illness. The proposal, which still needs to pass before becoming law, has renewed debate over whether psychiatric conditions can be judged…

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Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive Brings the Hit Webtoon to PS5 Next Week

  • Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive launches on PS5 on 3 November.
  • The premium RPG has single-player and co-operative modes.
  • Early PC reviews criticised its repetitive gameplay and adaptation.

NetMarble’s action RPG Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive is due to arrive on PS5 on 3 November, following its earlier PC release. The premium adaptation retells the Korean webtoon’s story and adds bonus scenarios; it offers single-player and co-operative play, without gacha mechanics or live-service features. Early reviews of…

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We went to JD Vance’s hometown… and what we witnessed at his childhood home left us stunned. Find out what we saw and heard in this week’s DC Insider.

  • Reporters returned to JD Vance’s hometown before a key Ohio midterm.
  • They spoke with neighbours, local workers and Trump voters.
  • The article teases a surprise but does not disclose it.

The article previews a reported visit to JD Vance’s hometown of Middletown, Ohio, ahead of a midterm election described as potentially pivotal for Republicans in the state. It says the reporting explores how local residents view the vice-president and what has changed in the town that shaped his…

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Edinburgh driver avoids prison after cyclist suffers fractured skull in assault

  • Cyclist Iain Brown suffered life-threatening head injuries in the assault.
  • Joseph Hedley received a two-year supervision order and curfew.
  • He turned himself in after footage of the attack circulated online.

Joseph Hedley was sentenced after a road rage assault in Edinburgh left cyclist Iain Brown with serious head injuries. Hedley pleaded guilty to assault causing serious injury, permanent impairment and danger to life, but avoided prison, receiving a two-year supervision order with a 7pm to 7am curfew. Court…

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