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The seventh 007: Identity of the new James Bond revealed

The casting news we’ve all been waiting for has finally dropped, and the reveal of Daniel Craig's successor as 007 may surprise some James Bond fans...

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Stolen Bond girl fortune found in Italian villas, vineyards and art

Italian authorities have seized up to €20 million worth of property, artworks and financial assets allegedly bought from money stolen from Ursula Andress, the original Bond girl who starred opposite Sean Connery in 1962's Dr. No.

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Could Olivia Dean be the one we need for the next Bond theme song?

The British singer-songwriter is having one hell of a year, with a Grammy win and four awards at the recent BRIT Awards. These trophies follow the release of her stunning second album 'The Art Of Loving'. Could the new Bond theme song be next for Olivia Dean?

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Spies on spy: Stasi files reveal James Bond surveillance operation

Stasi files show that 007 violated the GDR border four times at Checkpoint Charlie in divided Berlin. The whole thing happened during filming for 'Octopussy.' A dangerous scandal in the middle of the Cold War, observed and documented by the Stasi.

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Will Jacob Elordi be the youngest (and tallest) James Bond yet?

The Bond race is heating up, as official casting news is expected to drop soon. A new report states that the internet’s current favourite, Jacob Elordi, has met and screen-tested for Bond 26 director Denis Villeneuve.

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Has the identity of the new James Bond been leaked?

Is the hunt for the next James Bond over? Rumours are swirling that British actor Callum Turner has been telling his friends he’s nabbed the part of James Bond... Though studios have not made an announcement. Yet.

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Oasis reportedly in talks for next James Bond theme song

The new James Bond bosses are reportedly eyeing up Oasis to record the theme song for the next 007 film.

New Zealand

New Zealand man in custody after swallowing Fabergé diamond pendant

The suspect remains in custody after allegedly swallowing an €18,000 Fabergé octopus pendant from an Auckland store. The pendant, which is a special edition James Bond item commemorating the film Octopussy, has not yet been recovered.

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Who is the new favourite to play James Bond?

Callum Turner has become the bookies favourite for next 007, the latest name in consideration for taking over the role from Daniel Craig.

United Kingdom

UK court jails James Bond fantasist for attempting to spy for Russia

Bethan David, head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s Counter Terrorism Division, said the conviction sends "a clear message to anyone considering spying for or assisting Russia."

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Gunless 007? Amazon U-turn over James Bond firearm censorship backlash

The streamer has caused fan outrage after scrubbing 007's weapons from the original James Bond movie posters. They have quietly reversed their decision... Still, fans of the beloved spy franchise see this as a worrying sign for the series going forward under the tutelage of Amazon.

Lifestyle

From Taylor to Twin Peaks: The most iconic rings in pop culture

Just one day after the public announcement of her engagement, the pop superstar’s sparkler has already cemented its legacy in pop culture. What are the other iconic rings?

Art

New London comedy play takes on the battle to cast James Bond

Loosely inspired by producer Barbara Broccoli, the play follows a fictional producer scrambling to recast 007 after scandal strikes, raising questions about what the world’s most famous spy should look like today.

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Joe Caroff, designer of the iconic James Bond 007 logo, dies aged 103

Caroff designed the iconic James Bond 007 logo and was behind some of the most iconic Hollywood posters like 'West Side Story', 'Last Tango In Paris', and 'Manhattan'.

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The next James Bond? Unknown British actor reportedly screentests

A relatively unknown British actor has reportedly screentested for the role of James Bond in the upcoming 26th 007 adventure. Scott Rose-Marsh is the latest name rumoured to be taking on the Bond mantle, following Daniel Craig's tenure (2006 - 2021).

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Remembering MI5’s first female boss and author Dame Stella Rimington

The former head of the British Intelligence service and author Stella Rimington was the first female (and publicly-named) MI5 chief, as well as the inspiration for Dame Judi Dench’s M in the James Bond films. She died aged 90.