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Jordan Bardella, the leader of France's National Rally, withdrew from CPAC after Steve Bannon's controversial gesture mimicking a Nazi salute. Bannon's action followed by derogatory comments sparked outrage, casting a shadow over the event. The conference, featuring key far-right figures, faced criticism for extremist rhetoric and comparisons with past controversies, like Elon Musk's gesture at a Trump rally.

Neighbours, the iconic Australian soap opera, encounters another cancellation after its revival on Amazon Freevee. Set to conclude in 2025, the series leaves fans and cast nostalgic yet hopeful for future chapters. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the show concludes a significant era in TV history.

Sunderland lost their unbeaten home record after a 1-0 defeat to Hull City, with a crucial own goal sealing their fate. Despite dominating possession, Sunderland couldn't capitalize, leaving them trailing behind Sheffield United in the standings. Meanwhile, Coventry and Norwich secured pivotal victories to enhance their playoff chances.

Joseph Parker pulled off an impressive second-round knockout over Martin Bakole in Riyadh after Daniel Dubois withdrew due to illness. Parker delivered a sharp right, showcasing his power and readying him for a shot at Oleksandr Usyk's world titles. Dimitry Bivol and Shakur Stevenson also recorded victories on the same card.

In a thrilling rematch in Riyadh, Dmitry Bivol clinched the undisputed light heavyweight titles from Artur Beterbiev with a majority decision. His strategic counterpunching outmatched Beterbiev's aggression, despite the latter's late rally. The undercard featured standout wins by boxers Joseph Parker and Shakur Stevenson. Both Bivol and Beterbiev signaled the possibility of a trilogy.