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The text is a collection of snippets advertising newsletters and sections from *The Hindu* newspaper, including:

* **”The View From India”**: Indian perspective on world affairs.
* **”First Day First Show”**: Cinema and streaming news.
* **”Today’s Cache”**: Top 5 tech stories.
* **”Science For All”**: Science made accessible.
* **”Data Point”**: Decoding headlines with data.
* **”Health Matters”**: Health and wellness advice.
* **”The Hindu On Books”**: Book reviews and features.

Following the promotional snippets is a news article from *The Hindu*, dated July 22, 2025, about a British man convicted of attempting to spy for Russia. The man, Howard Phillips, motivated by a desire to be like James Bond and seeking financial gain, offered information about a former Defence Secretary to undercover British intelligence agents posing as Russians.

**News Article Rewrite:**

**”James Bond” Wannabe Convicted of Spying for Russia in the UK**

**London – July 22, 2025** – A 65-year-old British man, Howard Phillips, was found guilty on Tuesday of attempting to spy for Russia, in a case described by prosecutors as brazen and driven by financial gain. Phillips, reportedly obsessed with the fictional spy James Bond, was convicted by a jury at Winchester Crown Court after just four hours of deliberation.

Phillips sought to provide information about former Defence Secretary Grant Shapps, including contact details and the location of his private plane, to individuals he believed were Russian agents. Unbeknownst to Phillips, these “agents” were actually undercover British intelligence operatives.

During the trial, Phillips’ ex-wife testified that he “would dream about being like James Bond” and was “infatuated” with British secret service films.

Bethan David, head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s counterterrorism division, stated that the conviction sends a clear message against spying for Russia, adding, “Phillips was brazen in his pursuit for financial gain, and unbothered about the potential detriment to his own country.”

Phillips has been remanded into custody and will be sentenced this fall. This case highlights ongoing concerns about espionage and the lengths to which some individuals will go for personal gain, potentially compromising national security.

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