U-20 Rugby: South Africa’s Junior Springboks will defend their Under-20 World Championship crown after a 53-37 comeback win over England in Tbilisi, with Khuthadzo Rasivhaga scoring three tries and Yaqeen Ahmed adding 23 points; the final vs France is set, though Luan Giliomee’s yellow card was upgraded to a red, potentially sidelining him. Court & Politics: Georgia’s Public Defender Levan Ioseliani questioned the 13-year sentence handed to opposition figure Aleko Elisashvili for attempted terrorism, comparing it to shorter terms for other high-profile defendants. Human Rights & Justice: The State Security Service says it detained a wanted suspect at the Georgia–Armenia border tied to a claimed “sabotage” plot linked to the 4 October 2025 protests. Women’s Rights: Georgia detained an Azerbaijani man suspected of murdering 20-year-old Fatima Karimova in Tbilisi, with prosecutors alleging coercive control and gender-equality-related motive. Culture Under Pressure: Gori Art House’s uncertain future is spotlighted as the independent space faces a Supreme Court battle after authorities tried to close it. Sports Spotlight: Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling brought top names to Tbilisi, capped by Merab Dvalishvili’s comeback win over Henry Sehudo.