World Cup Spotlight: FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun’s one-match red card ban after a call involving US President Donald Trump and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, clearing him to face Belgium—an about-face that drew praise from Trump and outrage from Belgium, with coach Rudi Garcia calling it a blow to fair play. Sports & Culture: Mauricio Pochettino defended the controversial decision, arguing the US wasn’t “benefiting” despite the political whiff around sporting integrity. Health & Lifestyle: A London cardiologist shared five “healthy” drinks he avoids, warning that diet fizzy drinks and sports drinks can backfire for everyday people—often turning “health” labels into sugar and sweeteners in disguise. Monaco-Adjacent Entertainment: Holly Willoughby is reportedly set to return with a YouTube series “Holly TV,” aiming at the familiar This Morning audience while ITV’s absence continues to shape her comeback. Local Interest: A 12-day Europe educational tour brought students to UNESCO sites and historic stops, including Dachau, mixing sightseeing with serious history lessons. Fashion & Screen: Kristin Scott Thomas is being honoured at the Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo, reflecting on her “Slow Horses” role and why she now smiles “on purpose.”