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 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.
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.
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-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 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.
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.
Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh performed at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night. The music venue confirmed he is the first Punjabi artist to headline the arena. Fans in London cheered as he launched into his biggest hits.
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open women's singles final on Saturday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match ended with a score of 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, giving Rybakina her first US Open crown and third major title. This victory also secured Rybakina's position as the new world number one.
Saturday Night Live U.K.'s Weekend Update segment mocked President Donald Trump's recent change in hairstyle. Co-anchor Ania Magliano joked that he was trialing a new shade of brown or had damaged his hair. Paddy Young added that the punchline regarding the joke was taken by their legal team.
