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FIFA Suspends Balogun’s Ban: US Striker Cleared for Belgium Knockout as Trump Thanks Federation

• FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, allowing the US striker to face Belgium in the World Cup last-16
• President Trump publicly thanks FIFA for the decision; Belgium FA responds with surprise
• Ruling gives the United States a tactical advantage in the knockout round

Folarin Balogun, the United States' striker, has been cleared to play in the World Cup last-16 match against Belgium after FIFA's disciplinary committee suspended his one-match suspension. Balogun had been issued a red c

Here Are All the K-pop Albums That Have Topped the Billboard 200: Full List

• ATEEZ's new EP becomes the 24th K-pop album to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200 since BTS started the trend in 2018
• Stray Kids leads K-pop chart dominance with 8 No. 1 albums, followed by BTS (7) and ATEEZ (3)
• No K-pop solo artists, duos, or trios have topped the chart; success has been limited to larger group ensembles

BTS was the first K-pop act to top the all-genre chart; BLACKPINK was the first female K-pop act to do so.

10 Johnny Cash Albums That Are Perfect From Start to Finish

The Man in Black was considered a master talent for a reason. Here are some of his best works.

Rolling Stone’s Stateside Festival: See the Best Photos

• Rolling Stone's Stateside Festival featured diverse indie and Americana performers at a Hudson River venue
• Noah Kahan headlined to enthusiastic crowds despite an afternoon rainstorm that delayed proceedings
• Lineup included emerging artists like Hudson Ingram and Bo Staloch alongside established performers across multiple stages

PlayStation Discontinues Physical Game Production Amid Industry Criticism

• Sony halts PlayStation physical game production this week, accelerating industry shift to digital-only distribution
• Major studios including Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian publicly criticise the decision
• Industry concerns focus on game preservation, consumer choice, and permanent access to digital titles

Sony announced this week that it will cease manufacturing physical PlayStation games, marking another milestone in the industry's shift toward digital distribution. The decision reflects the company's broader strategic m

Karlovy Vary Film Festival Celebrates Czech Cinema and Cinematographic Achievement

• Czech filmmaker Šimon Holý's "Chica Checa" premiered at Karlovy Vary in competition, exploring themes of family, identity, and drag performance
• Cinematographer Robert Richardson received festival recognition from Harvey Keitel for his acclaimed work across major directorial partnerships

The Karlovy Vary Film Festival has showcased emerging talent and honoured cinematographic excellence in its recent programming. Among the festival's competition entries is Šimon Holý's fourth feature "Chica Checa," which

Sharon Osbourne Honours Would-Be 46th Anniversary With Tribute to Late Husband Ozzy

• Sharon Osbourne commemorated what would have been her 46th wedding anniversary with Ozzy following his death
• She shared a public tribute emphasising the enduring nature of their relationship and personal connection
• This marks her first major anniversary milestone since his passing

Sharon Osbourne marked a poignant personal milestone by publicly honouring her late husband, Ozzy, on what would have been their 46th wedding anniversary. The television personality shared a tribute reflecting on their d

Mbappé Penalty Sends France Past Physical Paraguay into World Cup Quarter-Finals

• France beat Paraguay 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
• Mbappu00e9's second-half penalty proved decisive in Philadelphia's heat.
• His 19th World Cup goal drew him level with Messi.

France reached the World Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paraguay in a Round of 16 tie played in Philadelphia amid a summer heat wave. The defending champions and pre-tournament favourites struggled to reproduce the fluent attacking football of their earlier matches, instead adopting a more…