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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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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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Amanda Seyfried Joins Tiffany & Co. as House Ambassador, Stars in Derek Cianfrance Short Film

  • Amanda Seyfried is Tiffany & Co.’s new house ambassador.
  • She stars in the holiday short film *You & Me*.
  • The story links a 1992 gift with family memories.

Amanda Seyfried has been named a Tiffany & Co. house ambassador, debuting in the jewellery brand’s holiday campaign, “Love is a Gift”. The appointment is presented through a short film that explores how treasured gifts can preserve family memories and traditions across generations. Directed by Derek Cianfrance, *You…

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New Haven residents challenge Yale over plans to remove park trees

  • Residents oppose Yale’s plans to remove trees from a neighbourhood park.
  • Yale says three trees near power lines are due to be removed.
  • The utility company has put the work on hold.

New Haven residents are challenging Yale University’s plan to remove trees from a small park near its golf course, saying the university is disregarding a community space they helped restore. The dispute has raised concerns about local consultation after a neighbourhood representative said Yale had agreed to discuss…

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The “perfect” movie Morgan Freeman and Billy Bob Thornton agree is the greatest ever made

  • Thornton calls *High Noon* a perfect film.
  • Freeman also ranks it among his favourites.
  • The 1952 western won four of seven Oscars.

Billy Bob Thornton and Morgan Freeman both admire the 1952 western *High Noon*, with Thornton calling it a “perfect movie”. Their shared praise highlights the film’s lasting reputation as a landmark of the genre and American cinema. Thornton says he revisits the Gary Cooper film several times a…

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Google limits new Gemini Carbon model to selected cyber security firms

  • Google has launched Gemini 4 Carbon with claimed cybersecurity gains.
  • It is currently available only to selected defence companies.
  • Introductory pricing matches Argon.

Google has launched Gemini 4 Carbon, a frontier AI model that it says makes substantial gains in coding, agentic tasks and cybersecurity. The model is initially restricted to selected cybersecurity defence companies, with Google saying it plans to extend access to other partners through its Fairwind Program. Google…

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Hacker exposes personal and work details of 40,000 US security staff

  • A hacker published records on more than 40,000 Homeland Security staff.
  • The data came from an Okta sign-in system.
  • CBP and ICE staff make up most of the records.

A hacker published personal and work information belonging to more than 40,000 US Department of Homeland Security employees after stealing data from the department’s Okta sign-in system. The breach matters because the records include contact details and information about which internal systems and apps staff accounts can access.…

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Born 54 Years Ago Today in West Virginia, the Witty Country Star Known for His Clever Lyrics and Blazing Guitar Solos

  • Brad Paisley turns 54 today.
  • He has had 19 US country chart-toppers.
  • His career spans nearly three decades.

Brad Paisley, born in Glen Dale, West Virginia, on 28 October 1972, turns 54. Since his 1999 debut, he has become a prominent modern country artist, blending traditional country with Southern rock and pairing emotional songs with witty lyrics and guitar work. Paisley has scored 19 US Hot…

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Fox News Tops October Ratings, But Viewership Drops Vs. 2025; MS NOW And CNN Show Gains As Midterms Approach

  • Fox News remained October’s ratings leader despite year-on-year declines.
  • MS NOW and CNN gained primetime viewers.
  • The Five averaged 2.7 million viewers.

Fox News led US cable news ratings in October, but its audience was substantially smaller than in October 2025. MS NOW and CNN both gained viewers as the midterm elections approached, suggesting renewed interest in political coverage. Fox averaged 1.68 million primetime viewers, down 28% year on year,…

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Kenny Chesney pays tribute to dog Poncho after 15 years together

  • Poncho died after 15 years with Kenny Chesney.
  • Chesney said the dog brought joy and unconditional love.
  • Poncho’s favourite moments included joining Chesney on stage.

Kenny Chesney has paid tribute to his dog Poncho, who died at 5.15am on Wednesday after 15 years together. The country singer said he was heartbroken but grateful for the joy and companionship Poncho brought to his life. Chesney recalled that a friend brought Poncho to his doorstep,…

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US expands import restrictions to drones, routers and household gadgets

  • US restrictions now cover several foreign-made gadget categories.
  • The FCC began with drones in December 2025.
  • Few US makers may be able to fill the supply gaps.

The US government has begun blocking future imports of several categories of foreign-made consumer technology, including drones, routers, robots, power inverters and robotic vacuum cleaners. The restrictions matter because they extend national security controls from telecom equipment to everyday gadgets, while the article says the government has not…

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