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. 

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

​France, Britain, Switzerland and ‌Germany all experienced record heat in June and the weather system could test more records ⁠as it rolls across Germany towards Poland Saturday. Germany reached a new record of 41.3°C Friday near the city of Saarbruecken close to the French border while dozens of people, ⁠both young and old, died in France.  

Iran were deprived of a certain place in the World Cup knockout phase when a goal in stoppage time that would have given them a 2-1 win against Egypt was disallowed. The draw means the Pharaohs advance to the last 32 along with Belgium, who demolished New Zealand 5-1 to clinch top spot in Group G. 

Portugal needed to beat Colombia to reclaim first place in Group K. But in the end, it was Colombia who came closest to victory. The two teams ultimately drew.

A closing ceremony for the trilateral "Caucasus Eagle 2026" exercise involving the Special Operations Forces of Georgia, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan was held at the Major Gela Chedia Special Operations Training Center in Mukhrani.

Ousmane Dembélé scored a magnificent hat-trick, his first with Les Bleus, as France beat Norway 4-1 on Friday to seal top spot in Group I. Star striker Erling Haaland was one of several players rested by the Norway coach ahead of the World Cup knockouts stage. 

The Netherlands claimed an emphatic 3-1 victory over Tunisia to secure their Group F top spot. The Dutch struck early through an own goal from Ellyes Skhiri and Brian Brobbey's clinical finish, before JP van Hecke added a third to seal the victory. Tunisia's Hamza Mastouri pulled one back, but it proved merely a consolation as the Oranje cruised to victory. The Netherlands will take on Morocco in their Round of 32 encounter. 

LA GUAIRA/MORON, Venezuela, June 25 (Reuters) - Nearly 24 hours after devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela, people in the coastal city of La Guaira were still using their hands to dig through ​rubble, trying to rescue their neighbors."We are trying to help with what we can, but there is a lack of equipment," said ‌Carlos Borges, who said he was frustrated by the shortage of machinery like backhoes to move the piles of concrete slabs that were once high-rise apartment buildings.

Just Fontaine has reigned as the World Cup's record scorer at a single tournament since 1958. But with Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland each piling on the goals for their respective countries, and the likes of Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo in pursuit, the decades-old record is looking vulnerable for the first time. 

“We know what kind of process usually precedes the adoption of such resolutions and how fair these documents are. Precisely because such acts are generally unfair, society hardly reacts to them anymore. Accordingly, I find none of this interesting,” Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said while answering a journalist's question about a Council of Europe resolution.

England and Ghana played out a tense 0-0 draw at Foxborough Stadium, a result that keeps both sides' knockout qualification hopes alive but denies the Three Lions top spot in Group L. Despite dominating possession with 79% of the ball, England were unable to break down Ghana's resolute defensive organisation, with the Black Stars frustrating their opponents throughout. 

HOUSTON, June 23 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his critics in spectacular fashion, becoming the first player to score ​in six World Cups while netting twice in Portugal’s emphatic 5-0 Group K rout of Uzbekistan in Houston on Tuesday.

“In the European Union, meetings are often held to which Georgia is not invited. On topics related to enlargement and connectivity, Georgia is not invited, and it gives the impression that these meetings are organized solely in order not to invite Georgia and thereby create some kind of one-day domestic agenda to discuss this issue. It is simply uninteresting — far more important events are taking place in the world, and very significant processes are unfolding in our region, and it is more important to keep an eye on them,” said Georgian Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maka Bochorishvili in a conversation with journalists.

L'Iran et les États-Unis ont bouclé aux premières heures lundi une première séance de pourparlers afin de mettre fin de manière durable à la guerre au Moyen-Orient. Les négociations, organisées en Suisse, doivent durer toute la semaine. Voici ce qu'il faut retenir à ce stade. 

Ten years after Brexit, data shows that the decision to leave the European Union has made people in Britain up to 8 percent poorer. Experts predict the economic damage is set to continue, and YouGov polling now finds nearly 60 percent of Britons say it was wrong to leave the EU.  

Norway survived a Senegal onslaught to claim a crucial 3-2 victory in Group I, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to secure their qualification to advance to the knockout stage. The Africans fought back from 2-0 down with a goal from Ismaila Sarr before mounting a desperate late assault, but Norway held firm. 

France defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia to mathematically secure their passage to the knockout stages. Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added a third, but the match was overshadowed by severe thunderstorms that forced a two hour and 12-minute delay, the evacuation of spectators and a complete washout of the pitch.