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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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How ‘Klara And The Sun’ Got Blotted Out At the Box Office

  • Klara and the Sun opened to $701,000 domestically.
  • It played in 880 cinemas, averaging under $800 each.
  • Sony insiders say its net cost was in the high $20 millions.

Klara and the Sun, starring Jenna Ortega and Amy Adams and directed by Taika Waititi, opened to just $701,000 in the US, despite a broader box-office recovery and interest in auteur-led films. Its weak debut raises questions about how a high-profile, original film aimed partly at women failed…

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An unreliable US President cosying up to Russia. War in the Middle East. And a global oil crunch… 70 years after the Suez Crisis, history is repeating itself in truly brutal ways

  • Suez and Hungary’s 1956 uprising reshaped Britain’s global standing.
  • The article draws parallels with current conflicts and oil concerns.
  • It centres on Eden and the canal’s seizure by Egypt.

The article argues that today’s conflicts and energy pressures echo the crises of 1956, when Britain and France invaded Egypt during the Suez Crisis as the Soviet Union prepared to crush Hungary’s uprising. It says Suez sharply diminished Britain’s standing as a world power, while the Hungarian Revolution…

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Woman sentenced for assaulting Leeds paramedics and spitting at officer

  • Fowler assaulted three paramedics and spat at a police officer.
  • The offences happened after a friend collapsed during the Otley Run.
  • She received a 12-month community order and must abstain from alcohol for 90 days.

A 19-year-old woman, Cleopatra Fowler, has been given a community sentence after assaulting three paramedics and spitting at a police officer during a night out on Leeds’s Otley Run pub crawl. The incident began when ambulance staff tried to help a friend who had collapsed; the case highlights…

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Purley gym members challenge women-only spa sessions over discrimination concerns

  • Purley members challenge women-only spa hours.
  • Sessions run on Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm.
  • 75 per cent of 82 survey respondents favoured mixed access.

David Lloyd members at its Purley club have accused the gym chain of discrimination after it introduced women-only spa sessions on Thursday evenings. The change followed concerns from some women, including religious concerns, about sharing the spa with men; members say they were given little notice and were…

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5 Adult Fairy Tale Books That Are Magical From Start to Finish

  • Five fantasy novels bring fairy tale magic to adult readers.
  • The stories span romance, folklore and found family.
  • Several draw on classic tales or continue across series.

The article recommends five adult fantasy novels that use fairy tale themes, arguing that the genre’s magic, romance and moral courage can appeal well beyond childhood. The books offer alternatives to sprawling political fantasy, with stories centred on wondrous settings, unlikely bonds and characters finding a way to…

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Russian diesel tankers close in on US ports as Trump, Putin deal triggers legal showdown

  • Three tankers are carrying Russian diesel towards US ports.
  • The shipments total about 140,000 metric tons.
  • Lawmakers dispute the administration’s authority to approve them.

Three tankers carrying Russian diesel are heading for US ports, with a fourth expected to depart, under a temporary arrangement agreed by Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The shipments have prompted a legal and political dispute over whether the administration can authorise imports despite a 2022 law banning…

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4 Quaint Songs About New York City That Every Folk Fan Should Listen To

  • Four folk songs capture contrasting views of New York City.
  • Jim Croce wrote about leaving the city for Pennsylvania.
  • Dylan’s songs reflect his arrival in New York in 1961.

The article highlights four folk songs that draw on New York City, showing how the city’s streets, landmarks and music scene have inspired sharply different perspectives. The songs range from Jim Croce’s dislike of the city to Bob Dylan’s account of arriving there to pursue music. The selections…

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Country star Terri Clark says her band thinks she needs therapy for her fishing addiction

  • Terri Clark jokes that her band thinks she needs therapy for fishing.
  • She will learn from top bass anglers at a Nashville-area pro-am.
  • Her goal is still to catch a musky over 50 inches.

Country singer Terri Clark jokes that her band thinks her enthusiasm for fishing warrants therapy, as she practises knots on her tour bus and follows fishing videos on Instagram. The hobby is also taking her to a celebrity event on Old Hickory Lake, where she hopes to learn…

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Monarchs at Play is a 4X strategy city-builder about chaining hexagonal tiles that only takes an hour out of your day

  • A 4X city-builder designed for hour-long runs.
  • Players build tile combos and compete with rivals.
  • A Steam demo is available; no release date is set.

Monarchs at Play is a turn-based city-builder with 4X strategy elements, designed to fit into a run of about an hour. It may appeal to players who want a shorter alternative to longer strategy games, while still building an empire and competing with rivals. Players choose from monarchs…

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Haitian illegal immigrant charged in Walmart killing entered US via Biden parole program: DHS

  • Jean-Louis faces murder charges over Cooper’s fatal shooting.
  • DHS says he entered through a migrant parole programme in 2023.
  • Investigators allege a failed green card arrangement preceded the killing.

Destino Jean-Louis, 23, has been charged with murder over the fatal shooting of Walmart employee Latosha Ann Cooper outside a Pennsylvania store on 21 October. US Department of Homeland Security sources say he entered the country through a Biden-era parole programme, and the case has drawn attention to…

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