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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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Osasco’s shift to services tests Lula’s support in Brazil run-off

  • Osasco shifted from Lula to Bolsonaro in the first round.
  • Brazil’s workforce has moved from factories towards services and gig work.
  • Economic frustration is testing Lula’s traditional support.

Osasco, once a centre of industrial employment, has shifted towards shopping, services and app-based work, reflecting changes in Brazil’s working class. The city backed Lula in 2022 but voted for Flávio Bolsonaro in this election’s first round; their run-off is on Sunday, and the shift highlights how economic…

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Miranda Hart is eliminated as traitors fear she is close to exposing them

  • Miranda Hart was murdered after nearing the identities of two Traitors.
  • Her return to television followed a long period of ill health.
  • The charity prize fund reached £59,500, and Kenny gained a double vote.

Miranda Hart was murdered by the Traitors on Friday’s episode of The Celebrity Traitors after they grew concerned that she was close to identifying them. Her exit matters to the game because she said she had nearly worked out that Maya Jama and James Acaster were Traitors, and…

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9 Years Later, Taylor Sheridan’s Best Thriller Quote Beats Anything He Ever Did On ‘Yellowstone’

  • *Wind River* is argued to surpass *Yellowstone* in emotional impact.
  • Natalie’s story highlights violence against Indigenous women.
  • Cory’s “That’s a warrior” line honours her courage.

Taylor Sheridan’s 2017 film *Wind River* is presented as a more powerful work than his hit series *Yellowstone*, particularly for its portrayal of violence against Indigenous women and its insistence that the victim, Natalie, be remembered as a person. The film’s closing scene gives force to that message…

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HBO’s Ambitious History-Making 5-Season Comedy Is the Perfect Weekend Binge

  • *Hacks* pairs comedian Deborah Vance with writer Ava Daniels.
  • Their strained partnership gains depth across the series.
  • Its final season received a record 24 Emmy nominations.

*Hacks* follows veteran Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance and young writer Ava Daniels, whose uneasy professional partnership develops into a layered story about ambition, ageing and self-sabotage. The article argues that the comedy rewards rewatching because its sharp jokes sit alongside emotional groundwork that gives earlier scenes new…

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Helen Haines improves to serious but stable after alleged vehicle attack

  • Helen Haines is now in serious but stable condition.
  • She underwent surgery and has lost both legs.
  • Brendan Nugent remains in custody ahead of a February court appearance.

Federal MP Dr Helen Haines’s condition has improved from critical to serious but stable after she was allegedly struck by a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta. The incident left the 65-year-old with critical injuries; she underwent emergency surgery and has lost both legs. Brendan Nugent, 43,…

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In Canada: Summer Walker, Bebe Rexha to Accept Awards at Billboard Canada Women in Music 2026

  • Summer Walker will receive the Global Visionary Award.
  • Bebe Rexha is being honoured as Global Hitmaker.
  • Chxrry will receive the Rising Star Award.

Billboard Canada has announced that Summer Walker will receive the Global Visionary Award and Bebe Rexha the Global Hitmaker Award at its 2026 Women in Music event. The honours recognise Walker’s international R&B success and Rexha’s songwriting and chart career, as both artists mark new stages in their…

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Government to deploy 2,000 specialists to investigate suspected Universal Credit fraud

  • 2,000 specialists are planned for Jobcentres to tackle benefit fraud.
  • The Government aims to save £1.4 billion through tougher checks.
  • Welfare spending could rise by £5.5 billion in 2027.

The Government plans to place 2,000 anti-fraud specialists in Jobcentres to help identify suspicious Universal Credit claims and recover an estimated £1.4 billion. The proposed checks matter as ministers seek to curb misuse of public funds while protecting people who rely on benefits. The measures are expected to…

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Beverly Hills school board race turns acrimonious amid sign theft claims

  • Five candidates are competing for two Beverly Hills school board seats.
  • The race has brought sign theft accusations and social media clashes.
  • Kruger and Cienfuegos have filed restraining orders against each other.

Five candidates are competing for two seats on the Beverly Hills school board in a race that has become unusually acrimonious. The contest centres partly on whether the board has a conservative majority, and the personal disputes have raised questions about how candidates are conducting themselves in a…

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Appeals court vacated conviction over kittens found in mother’s hot car

  • Donna Arthur appeared in an advert attacking her daughter, Amy Acton.
  • A 2021 kitten case conviction was vacated on procedural grounds.
  • The advert has drawn criticism over its use of Acton’s childhood experiences.

Donna Arthur, the estranged mother of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, has appeared in a Republican campaign advert calling her daughter a liar and urging voters not to support her. The advert has drawn criticism for airing family allegations connected to Acton’s account of childhood sexual abuse…

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William eases into ‘prince of the sofa’ role on Graham Norton show as he pushes his ecology awards – and viewers hail ‘down to earth’ future King for being ‘up for a laugh’

  • William appeared on Graham Norton’s sofa.
  • He revealed his Aston Villa forum habit.
  • The appearance promoted the Earthshot Prize.

Prince William appeared on The Graham Norton Show, where he spoke about his childhood ambitions, his support for Aston Villa and family life. His relaxed, humorous manner drew a warm response from viewers, while the appearance also gave him a platform to promote the Earthshot Prize. William, 44,…

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