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Our top stories.
Donald Trump confirmed that he asked FIFA to review
a red card given to Folaron Balogun of the United States men's football team,
but denied influencing its decision to allow him to play in the next round of the World Cup against Belgium.
Earlier, UEFA, European football's governing body, called the reversal unjustifiable.
FIFA rejected Belgium's attempt to uphold Mr Belligan's one-match ban.
Microsoft said it would cut 4,800 jobs, amounting to roughly 2% of its global workforce.
Xbox will be hit hardest, with the games console division set to lose around
one-fifth of its staff by July 2027, citing its weak performance.