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Amazon MGM Studios is preparing to announce the successor to Daniel Craig as James Bond, with a shortlist of five actors under consideration. The franchise’s new owners face the complex challenge of revealing the casting in a way that generates global engagement while avoiding the logistical and public relations pitfalls that have plagued previous introductions of 007.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has argued that Europe retains the potential to lead the global artificial intelligence sector, provided it addresses critical gaps in business financing and energy costs. Speaking at an informal European Council meeting in Dublin on Friday, she emphasized that the bloc must align its financial resources with its strategic ambitions for economic competitiveness.

South Africa recorded approximately 53,000 deaths from tuberculosis in 2025, according to new estimates released by the World Health Organization. While the number of people falling ill with the disease has declined by 63% since 2015, mortality rates have fallen much more slowly, leaving TB as a persistent and deadly public health challenge.

India’s retail inflation has breached the Reserve Bank of India’s upper tolerance limit, reaching 6.09 percent in October, while US 10-year bond yields have climbed above 5 percent. These macroeconomic developments have intensified market speculation regarding a potential interest rate hike during the RBI’s upcoming December policy meeting.

Richard West, widely known by his moniker Mr C, asserts that north London’s Camden and Islington districts were the true birthplace of the UK’s house music and rave culture, predating similar movements in Manchester. The DJ and producer reflects on how local youth adapted American electronic sounds to create a distinct, underground phenomenon that eventually captivated the world.

Indonesian national police announced on Thursday that they have gathered sufficient preliminary evidence to press treason charges against four suspects linked to the alleged wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto. The investigation has named former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo among those targeted, intensifying scrutiny over deepening political rifts within the country's leadership.

Malta has officially launched its economic transition strategy with the presentation of Budget 2027, signaling a decisive shift in national policy. Moving beyond the decade-long focus on job creation and sector expansion, the government now prioritizes high-value-added activities, technological innovation, and capital investment to sustain growth amid finite resources and labor constraints.

South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced Wednesday that it is evaluating broader safety warnings for 38 approved GLP-1-based obesity and diabetes treatments. This regulatory review follows a recent United States Food and Drug Administration decision requiring manufacturers to label these drugs with risks associated with non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, a condition linked to sudden vision loss.

Contracted colocation at Columbiana represents approximately $402 million of Phase 1 contract value over the initial ten-year term and up to approximately $1.07 billion across both phases; Company ends quarter with $119.6 million in cash and digital currencies and no outstanding borrowings

The African National Congress (ANC) is exploring a controversial arrangement with the South African Communist Party (SACP) to transfer provincial representation (PR) council seats. This strategic maneuver seeks to provide council access for ANC mayoral candidates in Johannesburg who failed to secure seats through the direct election system, following the party’s significant electoral decline in local government polls.

Former Below Deck cast member João Franco and his brother Karlos Franco have been arrested in Turkey after a fight at a clothing store in Muğla left a 17-year-old employee dead.

The response to a viral doorbell-camera video involving University of Mississippi students has widened, with one student apologising and withdrawing from the university while another has not commented publicly.

Actor Randall England, known for portraying the villain Jack Slater on the television series General Hospital, has died at the age of 75.

A large pin-up image of Bunnie XO has been removed from Goodnight Nashville, the bar associated with her former husband, musician Jelly Roll.

Collector Viktor Wynd has removed a display described as containing Russell Brand’s pubic hair from the Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art and UnNatural History in Hackney, London, following Brand’s rape conviction.

Diwan Canada has officially opened its online bookstore, launching a digital platform dedicated to amplifying Arab voices, diasporic perspectives, and stories from across the Global South. Available in Arabic, English, and French, the new venture offers a curated collection of literature and poetry, marking the first step in a broader vision that includes plans for a physical bookshop in Montreal by 2027.

A US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery instructed members of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s entourage to remain silent after laughter was heard during a Veterans Day visit.

A Dallas jury convicted rapper Yella Beezy, whose legal name is Markies Conway, of capital murder for arranging the killing of fellow rapper Mo3.

A growing segment of Generation Z in South Korea is redefining workplace norms by prioritizing strict work-life boundaries over traditional career advancement. Recent discussions highlight a shift where leaving the office on time is valued more than completing every task, with some young professionals even preferring to remain interns to avoid the burdens of permanent positions.

A former employee of Kylie Jenner claimed she was trapped inside the reality star’s closet for more than an hour while suffering a panic attack — and that her supervisor laughed at her desperate pleas for help.

A woman gunned down along a Montauk highway almost 50 years ago and five other Long Island cold case victims will finally have their identities revealed Thursday, authorities said.

Ford has unveiled the 2027 Bronco Filson, a collaboration with the heritage outdoor brand that positions the SUV in the luxury off-road market. The new trim features a twin-turbocharged V6 engine, exclusive green leather interiors, and premium comfort upgrades, with deliveries beginning in early 2027.

The Rams received somewhat positive news on the injury front on Wednesday.

Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig sought $25 million apiece — plus bigger profit shares — for "Barbie 2," leaving Skydance CEO David Ellison to resolve a contract standoff as his Hollywood empire grapples with massive debt, according to a report.

Former "Below Deck" star João Franco posted a cryptic message about taking some time away from social media to "realign" his "moral compass" just three weeks before he was arrested in Turkey for his apparent involvement in a deadly brawl.

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Amid record-high food bank usage across Canada, two Calgary entrepreneurs have introduced a new digital initiative to combat food waste. Sean Burton and Kenzie Bullock launched Mise: Family Meals, a program that facilitates the direct transfer of surplus food from local businesses to charitable organizations in need.

The Central Board of Film Certification has cleared director Mahesh Uppala’s Telugu romantic entertainer Itlu Arjuna for release with a U/A certificate.

Bob Group, the operator of the online marketplace Bob Shop, has instructed customers to treat their credit and debit card details as compromised following a cybersecurity breach. The company confirmed that attackers accessed its databases in late October, copying both encrypted card numbers and the encryption keys necessary to decrypt them, rendering the data vulnerable.

RAWALIPADI: Former captain Dhananjaya de Silva led a Sri Lanka comeback with a gritty unbeaten 87 as the visitors reached 221-4 at lunch on Day 3 of the first cricket test against Pakistan on Wednesday.

DOHA: India's Niraj Kumar secured a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after clinching bronze in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions event at the ISSF World Championships here on Wednesday.

The Herberger Theater Center will host its 17th Annual Festival of the Arts in downtown Phoenix on Saturday, November 14. The free, family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., offering live performances, artisan markets, and interactive activities for attendees of all ages.