World Cup (Switzerland): Switzerland are through to the 2026 quarterfinals for the first time since 1954, beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a goalless 120 minutes in Vancouver. Ruben Vargas scored the decisive spot-kick after Gregor Kobel saved Cucho Hernandez’s effort, with Colombia also missing twice, including a Davinson Sánchez penalty that struck the bar. Switzerland now face defending champions Argentina in Kansas City. World Cup (Quarterfinals): The last-eight lineup is set, with France vs Morocco, Spain vs Belgium, England vs Norway, and Switzerland vs Argentina. Local community (New Bern): Peletah Ministries in New Bern is among AARP’s 2026 Community Challenge grant recipients, using the funding to train older rural residents to use internet tools before and after storms. Business/innovation (Geneva): Addex Therapeutics says new preclinical research on its mGlu7 modulator ADX71743 shows effects on sleep-wake regulation and stress-related neurochemistry in animal models. Arts & sustainability (Lugano): BE OPEN’s Art Limitless programme is running a second-half 2026 push on SDG#12, focusing on responsible consumption and production in art. International (Switzerland/Gabon): Swiss prosecutors are investigating Sylvia Bongo, wife of former Gabon president Ali Bongo, over alleged money laundering linked to a Geneva bank account.