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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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Melbourne cookie firm threatens action over viral review as founders report abuse

  • A TikTok cookie review drew more than 1.3 million views.
  • The reviewer says the business threatened legal action.
  • The founder says the backlash included attacks and threats.

Melbourne cookie business The Cookiee Club became embroiled in an online dispute after threatening legal action over a TikTok review that gave it 8.5 out of 10. Reviewer Alyssa praised the cookies but criticised the ordering process, saying her order took almost a month and communication was poor;…

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What will a pedestrianised Oxford Street mean for transport?

  • Nearly 0.6 miles of Oxford Street will become vehicle-free.
  • Buses will divert to Wigmore Street.
  • Plans for further pedestrianisation depend on the scheme’s success.

Nearly 0.6 miles of Oxford Street, between Orchard Street and Great Portland Street, will become vehicle-free from 26 October under a £150m government-backed scheme. The change is intended to improve the area as a shopping and public space and supports London mayor Sadiq Khan’s clean-air plans; its scale…

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A Sugababe reveals her hardcore system for dating: best podcasts of the week

  • Keisha Buchanan shares her 90-day dating screening system.
  • Five podcasts cover relationships, AI, parenting, crime and politics.
  • Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher discuss the US midterms.

The article reviews five podcasts, highlighting a new conversation series featuring Sugababe Keisha Buchanan and four other women of colour. Its lively discussions range from dating and marriage to mental health, parenting, a disappearance and US politics. Buchanan describes screening potential partners for 90 days, while TikToker Tara…

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Who am I? Plus today’s other quizzes

  • Guess a footballer using as few clues as possible.
  • Try three more daily quizzes.
  • Browse quizzes on clubs and Lionesses caps.

The article invites readers to play BBC Sport’s footballer guessing game, where each incorrect guess reveals another clue. Players score more points by identifying the footballer with fewer clues, making the quiz a test of football knowledge and deduction. It also points readers to three other daily quizzes:…

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Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46

  • Eric Bauza has died aged 46.
  • He voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and many other characters.
  • He won three Emmy awards for voice performance.

Voice actor Eric Bauza has died aged 46, his family announced. Best known in recent years for voicing Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, he carried on a major Looney Tunes legacy and brought familiar characters to audiences across generations. Bauza voiced many other Looney Tunes characters, including Tweety,…

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Four women give evidence in second week of Russell Brand trial

  • Four women gave evidence in the trial’s second week.
  • Brand denies all seven charges.
  • The defence was due to open the following week.

Four more women gave evidence in the second week of Russell Brand’s trial at Southwark Crown Court, describing alleged incidents in 2004 and 2009. Their testimony adds to the case against Brand, who denies all the charges. Brand, 51, faces seven counts relating to alleged offences against six…

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Forget ‘The Wire,’ HBO’s Ambitious Crime Thriller Is Still One of Its Best 29 Years Later

  • *Oz* premiered on HBO in 1997.
  • The prison drama ran for six seasons.
  • The article says it helped shape HBO’s premium television era.

HBO’s prison drama *Oz* is presented as a landmark series that helped establish the network’s reputation for ambitious, challenging television. The article argues that it deserves renewed attention as an early examination of institutional power and failure, years before *The Wire* explored similar themes. Premiering in 1997, *Oz*…

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The 72 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now

  • Collider lists 72 films on US Netflix.
  • The recommendations span new releases and familiar favourites.
  • The list was updated in October 2026.

The article presents an editor-curated list of 72 films available on US Netflix, aimed at helping viewers choose a film for different tastes, from romance and family viewing to thrillers and thought-provoking dramas. It says the selection was updated in October 2026 and includes both recent additions and…

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Thomas Markle’s alcoholic ex-wife, the wayward son he ‘cut off financially’ – and how the grubbiest royal scandal in history unfolded: GUY ADAMS

  • Police are investigating allegations reported by Thomas Markle Jr.
  • Thomas Markle Sr denies the allegations.
  • The report describes a long-running family estrangement.

Filipino police are investigating Thomas Markle Sr after his son, Thomas Jr, reported finding boxes of child sexual abuse images at his father’s home in Cebu. Markle denies the allegations, while the report has renewed public scrutiny of his family estrangements and years of fraught relations with his…

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College homecoming party turns to chaos as deck collapses, leaving at least 28 people injured

  • A deck collapsed at a Williamsburg homecoming party.
  • At least 28 people were injured, with no life-threatening injuries reported.
  • The city is inspecting the property as the university supports affected students.

A back deck collapsed during a homecoming party at an off-campus house in Williamsburg, Virginia, injuring at least 28 people, including William & Mary students. The incident prompted a large emergency response, while the university and city began coordinating support and follow-up checks. City officials said 13 people…

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