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The Crown star Josh O’Connor reacts to James Bond rumours
Josh O’Connor, star of Netflix’s The Crown, expressed that he feels honored to be considered as a potential next James Bond, though he declined to comment further on the speculation.
Peter Medak obituary
Peter Medak, British-Hungarian film director acclaimed for the 1980 horror film The Changeling and the 1990 crime drama The Krays, has died at age 88.
Tesla beats on earnings and sales even as auto revenue declines
Tesla reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings despite a 3% automotive revenue decline, with the stock falling over 3% in extended trading following the announcement.
IBM beats on top and bottom lines as CEO Krishna touts ‘Super Intelligence’ traction
IBM reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded analyst expectations, with CEO Krishna highlighting growing client adoption of artificial intelligence capabilities across business operations.
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‘Like volcanic ash falling’: Inside Aeon mall after Japan’s earthquake
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan on Tuesday, followed by an explosion at a major shopping mall that killed at least three people and left others missing amid rescue efforts.
Evo Morales defiant after new Bolivia arrest warrant
A Bolivian court issued an arrest warrant for former President Evo Morales, investigating him for alleged involvement in farmer and trucker protests against the government’s economic policies.
Thursday briefing: The UK’s special relationship with the US allows their servicemen to avoid our justice system
A Guardian investigation reveals US military servicemen accused of sexual assault in the UK have avoided British justice through court martial trials, receiving lighter sentences than they would under UK law.
In the waters off Malaysia, Iranian oil sales continue despite blockade
Iranian oil tankers continue offloading cargo in Malaysian waters despite US naval blockades, using ship-to-ship transfers to supply Chinese refineries through a shadowy maritime network.
India’s arms sale to Israel risks complicity in Gaza genocide, Amnesty says
Amnesty International reports India has supplied weapons components to Israel since October 2023, risking complicity in alleged genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Protest group says 30 dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote unrest
A banned activist group claims over 30 people were killed during clashes with police in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during regional elections earlier this week, with international rights groups calling for investigations.
From Toronto to Damascus: Syrians return home aiming to rebuild country
Following the fall of the al-Assad regime in late 2024, approximately 1.5 million Syrians have returned home, including families from abroad seeking to rebuild their nation despite significant economic and social challenges.
Fed leaves interest rate unchanged but with 3 dissents as Warsh praises ‘good family fight’
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady at its latest meeting, though three officials dissented in favor of higher rates amid persistent inflation concerns.
Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France’s wine industry
Wildfires consuming an area four times larger than Paris have displaced 220,000 people and threatened the struggling Bordeaux wine region’s tourism sector, already weakened by declining consumption and international competition.
Salman Rushdie attacker convicted of terror offences
A man already serving 25 years for attempting to kill author Salman Rushdie was convicted of providing material support to Hezbollah and engaging in transnational terrorism in federal court.
Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
President Trump said his administration is considering implementing controls over artificial intelligence tools following recent cybersecurity incidents involving OpenAI systems.
Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove ‘pro-terror’ material
Australia’s eSafety commissioner is taking Telegram to court, alleging the platform failed to remove extremist material including video of the Christchurch shootings, and seeking fines up to A$54.6 million.