World Cup Politics: FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban for one year after claims of “political phone calls,” with Sepp Blatter warning football can’t become a “playground for political power” as the U.S. welcomed the reversal ahead of Belgium. Philippines Impeachment: Vice President Sara Duterte’s Senate impeachment trial begins Monday, with conviction requiring two-thirds support and possible lifetime disqualification; the process is already roiled by the arrest of a key Duterte ally. France Far-Right Court Fight: Marine Le Pen faces a Paris appeals court ruling that could bar her from the 2027 presidential race, potentially handing her spot to Jordan Bardella. U.S. Election Rules & Media: The FCC asks a federal appeals court to dismiss a challenge to political ad rate guidance, arguing it’s not a final commission order. South Africa Corruption Probe: The Madlanga commission marks a year since it was launched after police allegations of political interference in policing and justice. Global Rights: Iran moved political prisoner Ali Bahrampour to open-prison status, while another prisoner, Masoud Vazifeh, remains denied hospital care despite a judge’s transfer order. Latin America Trade Clash: Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro plans to lobby Washington to delay Trump’s proposed 25% tariff until after Brazil’s October election. Malaysia State Campaign: Johor election coverage highlights PH candidates’ youth-and-family messaging and calls for mature campaigning without personal attacks.