Ryan Garcia knocks out Conor Benn in second round to keep WBC title
Ryan Garcia retained his WBC welterweight championship with a second-round TKO victory over Conor Benn at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday.
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Indonesian ferry Virgo Transport 8 loses contact in Java Sea
Rescuers searched for 140 people from the Virgo Transport 8 after it lost contact early Sunday while traveling between Surabaya and Banjarmasin in bad weather.
Borussia Dortmund win three from three in Bundesliga start
Borussia Dortmund defeated promoted Paderborn 3-0 at home to complete a perfect three-game start in the Bundesliga. Felix Nmecha scored two goals while Fabio Silva added one for the hosts. Captain Nico Schlotterbeck returned to play after missing matches due to an ankle injury sustained at the World Cup.
Israel-Lebanon talks postponed to October after Rome round delay
A US official announced that direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon scheduled for Rome have been moved to October. The ambassadors will instead meet in Washington to discuss the June framework agreement. Reasons for the delay include Jewish holidays, a Paris conference, and UN General Assembly preparations.
Ryan Garcia defends WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn in Las Vegas
Ryan Garcia faces Conor Benn for the WBC welterweight championship at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Garcia is the favorite to win by knockout while Benn has recently cut weight to compete at 147 pounds. The main event follows undercard bouts including a stoppage by Da'Mazion Vanhouter and a cruiserweight fight between Jai Opetaia and Noel Mikaelian.
FilmNation CEO Glen Basner discusses indie film packaging challenges at Toronto International Film Festival
Glen Basner, head of FilmNation Entertainment, spoke to a panel at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday about current distribution hurdles. He stated that traditional packaging methods often prioritize streaming companies over theatrical releases. Basner urged buyers and financiers to adopt a holistic approach that ensures films succeed across multiple platforms.
Andrei Kutsila’s documentary wins Golden Globes Impact Prize at Venice
Belarusian director Andrei Kutsila won the Golden Globes Impact Prize for Documentary at the Venice Film Festival. The award honors his film Letters From the Silenced Country, which portrays contemporary Belarus through the lives of five individuals affected by state violence. The prize is presented in partnership with the Artemis Rising Foundation.
Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca amid Red Sea crisis
Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday as regional leaders called for secure navigation in the Red Sea.
Sandra Bullock recalls rejecting roles requiring nudity during early career
Sandra Bullock discussed her career choices in an interview with Jennifer Aniston for Interview magazine. She stated she decided not to audition for directors who asked her to drop her pants while working as a waitress in New York. Bullock explained that she made a deliberate choice to stop taking romantic comedy roles after receiving criticism.
Arsenal manager Arteta calls Sunderland penalty decision unacceptable
Mikel Arteta expressed anger after referee John Brooks awarded a penalty to Sunderland in Arsenal's 2-0 victory at the Stadium of Light. The spot kick was given in the 54th minute when Ezri Konsa held Dan Ballard, a call confirmed by VAR. David Raya saved Enzo Le Fée's penalty before Bruno Guimarães scored the winning goal for Arsenal.