A handgun used by the late Sean Connery in the first James Bond film sold for $256,000 at auction in Beverly Hills on Thursday.
It topped earlier estimates for the piece of Hollywood history, Julien's Auctions said.
The deactivated semi-automatic Walther PP pistol, which along with its smaller model the PPK became one of the film franchise's best-known images, was used by Connery in the movie "Dr. No" in 1962.
UAE National Orchestra releases musical tribute honouring nation’s defenders
The UAE National Orchestra has released a special musical tribute, titled 'Men, by God, Truly Men', featuring the poem 'Rijal Wallah Rijal' written by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, honouring those who dedicate themselves to protecting the nation.
'Stealth' Pokemon hit boosts Nintendo Switch 2 momentum sentiment
Nintendo said on Thursday it has sold more than 2.2 million copies of "Pokemon Pokopia" in the four days since launch as the game's popularity helps offset fear about Switch 2 sales momentum.
Seoul to toughen security for massive BTS comeback concert
A free comeback concert for boy band BTS in central Seoul next week is expected to draw up to 260,000 people, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said on Wednesday, making it one of the largest public gatherings in the area since the 2002 World Cup.
'KPop Demon Hunters' headed to the Oscars
The lead vocalists behind 'KPop Demon Hunters' — Netflix’s most‑watched animated film of all time — are headed to the Oscars stage for the first time.
Shots fired at Rihanna's house in Beverly Hills, no injuries reported
A woman has fired numerous shots into the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna on Sunday, and a round went through a wall of the house, local news outlets reported Sunday.
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