Has the royal state visit saved the special relationship?
BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.

BBC's Sarah Smith looks at whether King Charles' charm offensive with President Trump made a difference to US-UK relations.

Belgium players expressed a "sense of injustice" after FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun's one-match ban before their World Cup match against the US. Despite the controversy, Belgium won convincingly 4-1, with players and the national team mocking the situation.

Billionaire John Arnold is funding $2.6 million in research to study the risks of online sports betting, which has boomed since 2018. The grants will examine impacts on financial well-being, mental health, and consumer behavior, aiming to inform regulators about the evolving market.

Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, faces Egypt, inspired by Mohamed Salah, in a 2026 World Cup quarter-final. Both aging stars are in the twilight of their careers, with Messi potentially playing his last World Cup while Salah aims for 2030. The match highlights contrasting World Cup journeys and national hero status.

New draft guidance for NHS in England and Wales recommends two non-invasive tests for quicker endometriosis diagnosis: a spit test for genetic material and a gut electrical signal test. These aim to cut long waiting times and diagnostic delays for the painful condition affecting one in 10 women.

A survey reveals 50% of employees feel they rely too much on AI, with many fearing it makes them less intelligent and harms career prospects. Experts advise using AI as a partner, not a crutch, by auditing AI use, doing difficult tasks manually first, and developing uniquely human skills.

Samsung Electronics' shares dropped nearly 7% despite record Q2 earnings and profit, as concerns over AI infrastructure spending, labor union demands, and a new fabrication plant location overshadowed the results. Analysts noted that the stock had already priced in the strong performance, leading to a sell-off upon confirmation.