Tag: North America
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World Cup 2026 in North America: FSE Alarmed by ICE Raids Ahead of Tournament
Overview: A preseason climate of concern for fans The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has been accompanied by worries beyond the pitch. Football Supporters Europe (FSE), a body representing a broad spectrum of football fans, announced it is “extremely concerned by the ongoing militarisation of police forces in the US”…
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Cork Students Stranded in New York Amid Snowstorm Chaos
Overview: Cork students face travel disruption in New York A group of about 25 students from Cork, Ireland, who were touring the United States as part of a school trip, find themselves stranded in New York City after a powerful snowstorm sweeps across North America. The weather system, one of many that have rolled through…
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Chery Expands into Canada’s Electric Vehicle Market
Chery’s Canadian ambitions gain momentum China’s Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. is positioning itself for a major push into Canada’s growing electric vehicle (EV) landscape. The move follows a government deal that will reduce tariffs on a limited number of Chinese-made EVs, potentially easing a route for Chery to introduce its models to Canadian buyers. As…
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BTS US Tour Set to Spark Economic Boom Across North America
Introduction: A Broadway-Size Economic Ripple The musical giant BTS is poised to do more than fill arenas and radios with hit songs. Economists say the K-pop supergroup’s upcoming North American tour could trigger a notable wave of direct consumer spending across major cities, echoing the broader impact seen from other large-scale tours in recent years.…
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Live updates: One year of Trump’s second term — could he be impeached?
Live updates: Trump’s second term in focus As the United States marks one year into Donald Trump’s second term, observers are watching a political landscape that remains deeply polarized. North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher frames the discussion with a simple question that keeps surfacing: could Trump be impeached? With Republicans controlling the House, the immediate…
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Trump’s Western Hemisphere Fixation: Canada in Focus
Overview: A new Western Hemisphere focus In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has intensified his private discussions about Canada, signaling a broader shift in U.S. strategic thinking across the Western Hemisphere. Officials familiar with his deliberations say that Ottawa’s position in the Arctic has become a point of concern for the administration, tied to perceptions…
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Nintendo’s Switch 2 Exclusive: The First 2026 Game Trial Lands with Madden NFL 26
Nintendo Kicks Off 2026 with a Switch 2 Exclusive Trial Nintendo has announced a landmark move for its North American players: the first game trial of 2026 is exclusive to the Switch 2. This marks a notable shift for the Switch Online service, signaling deeper ties between Nintendo and third-party publishers as the company continues…
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Nintendo’s Switch 2 Exclusive Trial: Madden NFL 26 Arrives in North America for 2026
Nintendo Kickstarts 2026 With a Switch 2 Exclusive Trial Nintendo has unveiled its first game trial of 2026, and it’s breaking new ground for the company’s online service strategy. In a move reserved for North American players, the trial for EA Sports Madden NFL 26 is exclusive to the newly released Switch 2 console. This…
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Nintendo’s First 2026 Game Trial Is Switch 2 Exclusive in North America
Introduction: A Surprising Start to 2026 Nintendo has kicked off 2026 with a bold move in its online service strategy. The company announced that the first game trial of the year for Nintendo Switch Online in North America will be Madden NFL 26, an edition that launched on the Switch 2 last August. Even more…
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Most Downloaded PS5 Games of 2025 Revealed: Forza Horizon 5 Tops Ghost of Yotei
Overview: A Year of Consistent Favorites on PS5 PlayStation has unveiled the most downloaded PS5 games of 2025, breaking down the list by region—North America and Europe. As expected, the year leaned heavily into sports simulations and high‑octane racing, with annual releases cementing their places on players’ hard drives. At the top, an Xbox staple,…