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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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Mexican presenter’s kick sends drone into model’s face during live show

  • A kicked drone struck model Isabella Rojas during a live TV show.
  • Rojas returned to say her split lip was her only injury.
  • Chavana apologised as viewers questioned the set’s safety.

Mexican television host Ernesto Chavana kicked a low-flying drone during a live comedy show, accidentally hitting model Isabella Rojas in the face. The incident was filmed and spread widely online, prompting criticism of the set’s safety and of Chavana’s response. Rojas was escorted off set, then returned minutes…

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Michael Douglas Predicts Trump Support Will Be Wiped Out In Midterms: “I’m Hoping For A Massacre”

  • Douglas expects major Democratic gains in the midterms.
  • He says Democrats may prioritise affordability before investigations.
  • A changed Congress could issue subpoenas for documents and testimony.

Actor Michael Douglas has predicted strong Democratic gains in the US midterm elections, saying he hopes for an electoral “massacre” for Donald Trump’s supporters. His comments matter because a change in control of Congress could affect Democrats’ ability to pursue investigations and set legislative priorities. In a BBC…

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Israel Election: Slender Lead For Benjamin Netanyahu Means He Could Be Asked To Form Next Government

  • No bloc has secured a governing majority.
  • Arab parties could influence coalition talks.
  • Absentee ballots and negotiations remain pivotal.

Israel’s election appears to have left no bloc with enough seats to govern alone, putting the country’s next government in doubt. Although early projections gave Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc a narrow lead, later counts showed opposition parties ahead, making coalition negotiations and the role of Arab parties central…

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Elif Shafak’s novel reimagines Flaubert through the lives around him

  • Shafak tells Flaubert’s story through 30 voices summoned by Emma Bovary.
  • The novel examines his empathy and the limits of his portrayal of women.
  • The reviewer praises its emotional scenes but finds some chapters fanciful.

Elif Shafak’s new novel portrays Gustave Flaubert through the perspectives of women and other figures in his life, exploring the tension between his imaginative empathy and the charge that he treated women unfairly. The review presents the book as a love letter to literature, asking how writers can…

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How Cleta Mitchell Turned Trump’s “Big Lie” Into a Movement

  • Mitchell helped Trump contest his 2020 loss.
  • Her network now shapes election policy and appointments.
  • She helped draft a voter registration proof-of-citizenship bill.

Cleta Mitchell, a conservative election lawyer who helped Donald Trump challenge his 2020 defeat, has become a central figure in efforts to reshape US election rules. The article says her influence now extends to the second Trump administration’s push for greater federal control over voting, making her network…

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Why many student voters have a right to choose where to register to vote

  • Many eligible students can register at home or where they study.
  • A Montana judge has temporarily blocked a disputed student residency rule.
  • The state says the rule does not apply to college students; a final ruling is pending.

Many eligible US students who live away from their hometown can choose whether to register at their family home or where they live during the academic year, provided they meet the relevant state’s residency rules. A 1979 Supreme Court ruling upheld students’ right to be assessed for registration…

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Senate candidates built up massive campaign war chests with out-of-state donations

  • Four Senate races spent over $15 million on Google fundraising adverts.
  • About three quarters of the advert spending was national.
  • Outside donations can fund a race, but cannot cast votes.

Candidates in four competitive US Senate races spent more than $15 million on Google fundraising adverts during the 2025–26 election cycle, according to an NPR analysis. About three quarters of that spending went on adverts shown nationally. In Iowa, Georgia, Ohio and Texas, appeals to donors often focused…

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4 Unforgettable Hard Rock Hits From 1973 That Take Baby Boomers Back in Time

  • Four hard rock hits from 1973 are revisited.
  • Grand Funk Railroad topped the US chart.
  • Suzi Quatro and T. Rex reached No. 3 in the UK.

The article revisits four hard rock hits released in 1973, linking their lasting appeal to the music many baby boomers heard in their youth. It highlights how the songs drew on different styles, from glam and power pop to punchy, guitar-led rock. Grand Funk Railroad’s “We’re An American…

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Dutch merchant matched all ten traits in a corporate psychopathy framework

  • Cornelisz displayed all ten traits in a modern corporate psychopathy framework.
  • About 100 Batavia survivors were murdered after the 1629 shipwreck.
  • Another leader, Wiebbe Hayes, organised a group that found food and water.

Scientists say Dutch East India Company official Jeronimus Cornelisz showed all ten traits in a modern framework for corporate psychopathy after taking control of survivors of the Batavia shipwreck in 1629. The researchers argue his case illustrates how toxic leadership behaviours, including manipulation and intimidation, can emerge in…

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Taiwan-Japan Film Fund Daily Capital Launches at Tokyo Market, Backs Period Romance ‘Love Ends in Bloom’

  • Daily Capital aims to raise NT$100 million for Taiwan-Japan productions.
  • It has reached 70% of its fundraising target.
  • Its first project, *Love Ends in Bloom*, targets a 2028 release.

Daily Capital, a new fund for Taiwan-Japan film and television co-productions, launched at the Tokyo International Film Festival market. It aims to raise NT$100 million (about US$3.1 million) and back at least five projects in its first two years, using partnerships between the countries to help reach audiences…

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