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Robert Pattinson emerges as late contender to play James Bond

Nine ·

The fiercely contested race for the next face of the James Bond franchise is heating up, with three actors reportedly being added to the mix.

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  5. The rise of microdramas: The 'snackable' shows made for the scrolling age BBC News ·

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  6. Private investors can fill Rs3tr development gap Express Tribune ·

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  7. Putin expands Japan Tobacco administration Express Tribune ·

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has expanded the list of Japan Tobacco International (JTI) businesses placed under temporary administration in Russia, adding three more companies to those included in the original order issued on Thursday. On Thursday, Putin signed a decree transferring the Russian…

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  9. Cosmos Batch Moves 2,266 Staked ATOM From Six Accounts The Defiant ·

    One delegator reported theft, while Web3Auth says some apparent wallet drains are protective recovery transfers.... Read the full story at The Defiant

  10. Khawaja’s explosive confession puts Australian bowlers in the firing line Nine ·

    Usman Khawaja says he was ready to go public with his recollections of “sandpapergate” in 2021 – but didn’t want to “go to war” with Australia’s bowlers, who had denied knowledge of a plan to tamper with the ball.

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