Ruben Vargas converted the final penalty to send Switzerland to their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 after a goalless stalemate against Colombia in Vancouver on Tuesday. The Swiss go on to face title holders Argentina, who survived an almighty scare against Egypt earlier in the day. 

A Paris appeals court on Tuesday declared far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement and ruled that she must wear an electronic ankle monitor even if she decides to run for the presidency. In France, electronic home detention prohibits a person from leaving their home, or another designated location, except during the hours authorized by the judge. 

Lionel Messi had a first-half penalty saved and then scored a late equaliser as title holders Argentina came roaring back from a two-goal deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 at the Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday and continue their bid for back-to-back World Cup titles.  

The US midterm election campaign is gaining momentum, and US President Donald Trump is reviving Cold War era rhetoric to peg the Democratic Party as extremists and a red "menace". 

Explosions ⁠were heard ​in ​Damascus on ​Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Syrian capital, with witnesses reporting smoke rising near a high-end hotel where the leader spent the night. Macron is the first major EU leader to visit Damascus since the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. 

The Tbilisi City Court has sentenced former Georgian Interior Minister Bacho Akhalaia to two years and six months in prison.

Substitute Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner as European champions Spain beat Iberian rivals Portugal in a tense last-16 encounter to book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals and put an end to Cristiano Ronaldo's career on football's biggest stage. 

Charles De Ketalaere scored twice as Belgium brought the United States' World Cup party to a shattering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain. The buildup to the match was overshadowed by a row over US President Donald Trump's extraordinary intervention to earn a red-card reprieve for striker Folarin Balogun. 

The National Environmental Agency of Georgia has issued information about expected weather conditions in the coming days.

Neymar said Sunday he is done playing for Brazil’s national team, making the announcement shortly after the five-time champions were knocked out of the World Cup with a 2-1 loss to Norway in the round of 16. 

US President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the World Cup suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun, a source familiar with the matter said on Sunday. FIFA later lifted Balogun's one-match ban, clearing him to face Belgium in the last 16 after his red card against Bosnia. 

Ten-man England clinched a famous 3-2 win at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday as they held off a spirited Mexico fightback to set up a World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane netted from the penalty spot to hand the battling Mexicans their first-ever World Cup defeat at the iconic venue. Read our blog to see how it happened.

Le Premier ministre israélien, Benjamin Netanyahu, a déclaré dimanche que plusieurs villages chrétiens au Sud du Liban ont "demandé à être annexés" à l'État hébreu. Sur la chaîne américaine Fox News, il explique que cette requête est une protection contre le Hezbollah pro-iranien. Des affirmations démenties par le maire du village chrétien de Rmeish. 

A parade marking the United States' Independence Day was canceled because of unusually high temperatures.

Spain booked their place in the World Cup last 16 with an emphatic 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday, producing another polished performance that rarely gave their opponents a foothold. 

Portugal booked their place in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 after a 2-1 win over Luka Modric's Croatia in Toronto, decided by a stoppage-time goal from Gonçalo Ramos. Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates will face Spain on Monday.  

Folarin Balogun scored before being sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup last 16. Balogun struck just before halftime but was later dismissed following a nasty clash with Bosnia's Tarik Muharemovic. Malik Tillman sealed a US victory with a free kick, setting up a last-16 clash with Belgium. 

England survived a major scare in Atlanta, coming from behind to beat a spirited DR Congo side 2-1 thanks to a late Harry Kane brace, as Lionel Mpasi produced a heroic display but could not prevent the Three Lions from sealing victory and a qualification for the World Cup round of 16, where they will face Mexico.  

The National Bank of Georgia has announced new official exchange rates.

Norway survived an Ivory Coast comeback to progress to the round of 16 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory in Arlington. Erling Haaland's late winner proved decisive as the Drillos held their nerve when it mattered most, withstanding a relentless African assault that saw the Elephants equalise through Amad Diallo's brilliant strike before the "Cyborg"'s clinical finish sealed the win. 

The 67th General Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC) is being held in Georgia. The main theme of the parliamentary forum is: “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Promoting Regional Cooperation: Innovation, Connectivity, and Sustainable Development in the Black Sea Region.”

A presentation and tasting of Georgian wine was held in Geneva (Swiss Confederation) with the support of the National Wine Agency of Georgia, as part of efforts to diversify export markets.

Paraguay stunned Germany in a penalty shootout on Monday to reach the World Cup last 16 after a 1-1 draw following extra time. The South Americans won 4-3 on spot kicks, handing Germany their first-ever defeat in a World Cup penalty shootout and booking a place in the knockout stage. 

Morocco booked their place in the World Cup round of 16 after defeating the Netherlands on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw after extra time in Monterrey. Cody Gakpo gave the Dutch the lead before Issa Diop headed home a stoppage-time equaliser, with Ismael Saibari converting the decisive spot-kick to send the Atlas Lions through. 

The US Supreme Court on Monday boosted presidential power, upholding President Donald Trump’s firings of the heads of independent federal agencies with one important exception: the Federal Reserve.