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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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Border Patrol arrests illegal Romanian migrant covered in evil clown tattoos

  • Three Romanians were arrested near Oceanside on 9 October.
  • US authorities say all three had links to a Balkan crime group.
  • One had a Virginia warrant; the men were transferred to ICE.

US Border Patrol arrested three Romanian nationals on Interstate 5 near Oceanside, California, on 9 October, saying all were linked to a Balkan organised-crime group. The arrests matter because authorities allege one man had an outstanding warrant and the group was connected to a theft case in Los…

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France on edge with 70,000 police deployed for unrest as authorities probe suspected terror attack near Paris

  • France is deploying 70,000 officers ahead of expected protests.
  • A suspected attack near Paris killed one person and injured four.
  • Closures and event changes are planned across the capital.

France is preparing for another weekend of possible unrest, deploying 70,000 law enforcement officers alongside helicopters, armoured vehicles and water cannons. The security measures follow violent protests the previous weekend and a suspected terrorist attack near Paris, adding to public concern and disrupting events across the country. In…

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Tom Cruise punched Jack Nicholson after ‘A Few Good Men’ courtroom scene, co-star says

  • Pollak says Cruise punched Nicholson on the shoulder after a scene.
  • Nicholson made a clown face during the courtroom take.
  • The actors laughed after filming the moment.

Kevin Pollak says Tom Cruise punched Jack Nicholson on the shoulder after filming a tense courtroom scene in “A Few Good Men”, and the two actors laughed. The anecdote offers a glimpse of how Nicholson joked during a pivotal moment while Cruise stayed in character and completed the…

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Hegseth warns prediction market bets warp military judgment, endanger troops

  • Hegseth warns insider bets could reveal military plans.
  • The ban covers all platforms and non-public information.
  • Violations could bring disciplinary or criminal action.

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned US Defence Department personnel that using confidential information to bet on prediction markets could expose military operations and put troops at risk. His memo says market activity can reveal signals that hostile intelligence services may use to anticipate US movements, targets and…

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Woke lawyer with fondness for wearing feathers is accused of lying about being indigenous

  • A lawyer faces a complaint over claims of Indigenous ancestry.
  • She says she lacks documents but has a family understanding of Anishinaabe heritage.
  • The complaint seeks disciplinary action and an identity verification policy.

Canadian lawyer Promise Holmes Skinner, who has publicly described herself as Anishinaabe-Scandinavian, is facing a complaint to the Law Society of Ontario alleging she misrepresented her Indigenous ancestry. The dispute matters because the complaint calls for disciplinary action and a policy to verify claims of First Nations, Inuit…

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Brazil’s rapid election count puts spotlight on voting security ahead of US midterms

  • Brazil counted about 125 million votes in under four hours.
  • Voting machines remain offline and produce local tallies.
  • The system is drawing attention ahead of US midterms.

Brazil counted about 125 million votes in under four hours, using a long-established electronic system that could inform debate over election security ahead of the US midterms. The process combines biometric voter checks with machines that are disconnected from the internet, and has faced renewed scrutiny because it…

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NWSL removes High Impact Player eligibility criteria after union settlement

  • Any NWSL player can qualify for High Impact status from 2027.
  • The salary must reach at least 12% of the base cap.
  • The settlement resolves six union grievances, including one involving Rodman.

The NWSL and its players’ union have agreed to remove the eligibility criteria for the league’s High Impact Player rule, allowing clubs to designate any player for its highest salaries. The change settles a dispute over criteria the union argued breached labour protections and the collective bargaining agreement.…

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BetMGM Bonus Code FOXNEWS: Cover Your First World Series Bet up to $1500, Rays-Brewers

  • BetMGM offers new users cover of up to $1,500 on a losing first bet.
  • The offer requires promo code FOXNEWS.
  • Milwaukee won two of the teams’ three regular-season meetings.

BetMGM is promoting a first-bet offer for new users ahead of Game 1 of the World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers. With promo code FOXNEWS, a losing first wager is covered with up to $1,500 in bonus bets, making the offer relevant to readers…

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‘Haunted’ hotel famous for scaring baseball players draws World Series focus

  • The Pfister Hotel is known for unsettling stories from baseball players.
  • Carlos Gomez said his iPod malfunctioned and he heard voices there.
  • A Game 7 in Milwaukee would fall on Halloween night.

Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel has drawn attention ahead of the city’s first World Series in 44 years because of its reputation for frightening baseball players. Several players have described unsettling experiences there, while others believe the stories concern a friendly ghost. Minnesota Twins outfielder Carlos Gomez said in 2009…

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