Despite opposition from the military leadership and concerns among the public, Netanyahu appears intent on pressing forward. His next phase of operations reportedly includes a significant escalation of combat across Gaza

The virus has already appeared in European countries such as Italy and France, as well as in the United States, Asia, and Africa. Vaccines are available in the U.S., but in Cyprus, treatment focuses on symptom management in consultation with healthcare providers

France is battling its largest wildfire in nearly 80 years, with over 16,000 hectares burned in the Aude region. The blaze has claimed one life, injured 13, and remains out of control as shifting winds push flames back toward hard-to-reach forested areas

The Kremlin confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will meet in the coming days, following a proposal from the American side

On average, US households are expected to spend an additional $2,400 in 2025 due to rising prices on essential goods. The steepest increases are expected in clothing, footwear, and household electronics

The helicopter, carrying a total of eight people — three crew members and five passengers — had departed from the capital, Accra, at 09:12 local time. It was en route to Obuasi, a major gold-mining town, where a national event was scheduled to take place.

Italy has approved the long-delayed Messina Strait Bridge project, framing it as vital for national security and NATO mobility. Though presented as strategic infrastructure, experts question its military value, calling it a political move to revive a historic ambition

The debate reached a new level of intensity when Yair Netanyahu, the prime minister’s son, accused the military of staging a “mutiny” and attempting a “military coup”

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