British actress Gemma Arterton disagrees with the idea of a gender-swapped James Bond, deeming it “outrageous” and stating that the character’s legacy should be respected. Despite discussions surrounding potential changes to the franchise following Daniel Craig’s final film as Bond, Arterton, who played Strawberry Fields in a previous Bond movie, believes that creating strong female characters in new roles is more important than altering existing male characters like James Bond. Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has expressed openness to diverse casting choices, such as having a different race or identifying as non-binary, but has ruled out the idea of a female James Bond.
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Ukraine will be able to keep fighting, say Britain and Germany
Germany and Britain, co-leading a meeting of the Ramstein group, reaffirmed their commitment to support Ukraine amid ongoing Russian aggression, while the U.S. engaged in separate talks with Moscow. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius and British counterpart John Healey emphasized that military aid would continue, with Germany pledging air defense systems and Britain promising radar and drone support. The meeting highlighted the uncertainty of U.S. military involvement in the future, as Ukraine's allies strive to...
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