Sánchez’s decision is not just military but symbolic. It comes amid ongoing tensions with Trump-era defense expectations. The former US president had publicly criticized Sánchez, claiming: “He’s the only one refusing to pay. We’ll make them pay double.”

Across Gaza, children have become the main water collectors while parents search for food. “The children have lost their childhood,” said Munther Salem, head of water resources at Gaza’s Water and Environment Quality Authority

Despite extensive use of aerial firefighting units—including nine Canadair aircraft, five Dash planes, and two helicopters—the fire remains uncontrolled. Three firefighters have suffered minor injuries during operations

Turkish yacht entrepreneur Halit Yukay is missing after departing for Mykonos on August 2. His damaged yacht was found near Proconnesus. Despite an ongoing search by divers and the coast guard, no trace of him has been found

Libya also objects to Greece’s April 17, 2025 declaration of an EEZ in the Ionian Sea, published under official government decree (No. 59). According to Libya, the southern boundary of this zone is violating Libya’s continental shelf rights

In response to the US-Japan alignment, China and Russia launched their own joint exercise, Joint Sea 2025, near Vladivostok—just across the sea from Japan—highlighting the increasing polarization and militarization of the region

“We hear many statements that are essentially threats, attempts to coerce countries into severing trade relations with Russia. We do not view such statements as legitimate,” said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov

A man attempted to set fire inside Istanbul's Hagia Sophia after evening prayers on July 11, 2025. Caught on CCTV, he was quickly identified and arrested. The fire was swiftly contained, causing no serious damage. The suspect had a history of mental illness

The new visa bond program will last approximately one year. While consular officials can select from three bond levels, the most common requirement is expected to be $10,000 or more

Under the terms of the agreement, France will accept undocumented migrants who have crossed the Channel to Britain, in exchange for the UK taking in a similar number of legitimate asylum seekers who have family ties in Britain

In a post on Instagram, the zoo stated, “We have a responsibility to mimic the natural food chain of our animals.”

The clashes come despite a March agreement intended to unify Syria’s fractured military forces. The deal, signed under pressure from both the United States and Turkey, aimed to bring the Kurdish-led SDF under the command of the central government in Damascus

“According to preliminary information, 12 passengers on the bus were injured and one of them later died from their injuries,” the regional railway administration announced via Telegram

She described him as cooperative throughout the legal process: “During the investigation and proceedings, he was compliant and respectful. He has strong ties to his family and community. Allowing him to return home would help in the healing process for all involved.”

Deadly incidents like this one have become increasingly common. Hundreds have died or gone missing in shipwrecks off Yemen in recent months

Gaza’s health ministry reported six more deaths from starvation or malnutrition in the past 24 hours, raising the total to 175, including 93 children

A man in his 40s died after falling from the upper tier of Wembley Stadium during Oasis's Saturday night concert, part of their comeback world tour. The band said they were “shocked and saddened” by the tragic event.

The Team Rocket F-4 Raider, a two-seater aircraft, went down in the waters near Puerto Sóller on Saturday evening.

In the northwest of New England, New South Wales, the snowfall was the heaviest recorded in two decades, ABC said.

Last month, Trump posted on Truth Social that India could face new sanctions over its continued purchases of Russian oil.