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Robert Pattinson has reportedly screen-tested for the role of James Bond, putting the actor among the contenders to succeed the current 007. The 40-year-old, who is also playing Batman and Bruce Wayne for DC Studios, is understood to have taken part in auditions alongside Callum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor. The screen tests reportedly took place over the weekend of October 24, when only three of the actors believed to be under consideration had been identified publicly. Robert Pattinson has already worked with Bond director Denis Villeneuve Pattinson may have an advantage in the race through his previous work…

The US Department of Justice has moved to dismiss its own lawsuit seeking to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 ballots it alleged had been sent to non-citizens. The filing on Friday said the legal remedy sought by the Trump administration was no longer available because the midterm election had concluded and the ballots would have been mixed with those cast by eligible voters. The case was brought against California and Los Angeles County after federal officials claimed that people they believed were non-citizens had been sent vote-by-mail ballots. The department had asked for the ballots to be set aside…

Group touring is offering travellers a balance between organised activities and personal time, while also creating opportunities to make new friends. The combination has proved popular with those who want the reassurance of travelling as part of a group without having every moment of a trip planned for them. Shared activities provide the chance to experience a destination together, while time away from the itinerary allows travellers to pursue their own interests or simply relax. That mix of companionship and independence is at the heart of the appeal, bringing a sense of conviviality to group travel without taking away the…

Chanel Ayan has flown from Dubai to Los Angeles to support Chrishell Stause following her split from G Flip, according to sources familiar with the situation. The pair became friends while appearing together on “Traitors”, and Chanel is said to have travelled to the city this week after learning that Stause had been struggling since the breakup. Stause’s family and friends have also rallied around her. One of her sisters reportedly travelled from Missouri to Los Angeles to offer emotional support. Several of the “Selling Sunset” star’s long-standing friends are understood to have joined the effort to help her as…

A firefighter has been released from hospital after being shot while responding to a report of an unconscious person in a vehicle at an Albertsons car park in Renton, Washington. Renton police said officers were called to the site on Northeast Sunset Boulevard shortly before 8.30pm on Thursday, 5 November, to assist firefighters. As they arrived, they heard a gunshot and found that a firefighter had been hit. Officers returned fire and shot dead the suspect at the scene, according to police. The circumstances leading up to the shooting, including whether the man fired at officers, remain under investigation. The…

Sydney has been named Australia’s best city for remote work, despite scoring poorly for living costs, in a new ranking of destinations for flexible workers. The city recorded an index score of 65.4 out of 100 in research by accounting software provider Reckon. Brisbane came second on 62.2, followed by Melbourne on 59.1. The study assessed 20 Australian destinations against factors including internet speed, climate, affordability, safety, access to healthcare, culture and fitness facilities. Sydney’s result comes as working from home remains a significant part of Australian working life. Australian Bureau of Statistics data released in August 2025 found that…

Susie Wiles is being replaced as White House chief of staff by Stephen Miller, prompting discussion about her legacy in the role. Republican strategist and CBS News contributor Terry Sullivan joined The Daily Report to assess Ms Wiles’s time as chief of staff and examine what her replacement by Mr Miller could mean for the White House. The programme focused on Ms Wiles’s record and the transition to Mr Miller as the new chief of staff.

The Duchess of Sussex is hoping for a “full and thorough investigation” into her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr, after he was charged in the United States with possessing child pornography, a close friend has said. The friend said Meghan, 45, wanted “justice” for any victims of the alleged crimes. Mr Markle, 82, vehemently denies wrongdoing. He was arrested at a senior-living facility in Lakeland, Florida, after FBI agents allegedly found child sexual abuse material in two storage units in Los Angeles that he had rented for almost two decades. Mr Markle did not enter a plea during an initial…

Two skydivers have died after reportedly colliding in mid-air during a jump in California, the Riverside County Fire Department said. The incident happened near Cereal Street and Corydon Road, with officials saying the pair collided about 50 feet above the ground. Firefighters responded to reports of “traumatic injuries involving two skydivers”. Both suffered major injuries and were taken by ground ambulance to Inland Valley Medical Center in Wildomar. The Riverside County Fire Department said the two skydivers died at the hospital. Their identities have not been released.

McDonald’s is testing new value bundles in the United States ahead of a planned nationwide value menu programme in early 2027, as the fast-food giant attempts to reverse a slowdown in customer traffic. Chief executive Chris Kempczinski said the eight-week trial began in late October across about 1,900 restaurants in selected regions. It includes mix-and-match offers, allowing customers to choose from a range of items, alongside fixed-price bundles with a set combination of food. One example of the type of offer being tested is a McChicken sandwich with small fries for $3.50, according to details disclosed during the company’s latest…