State-aligned and commercial outlets lead with Putin approving a list of instructions following the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (RIA Novosti) and the FSB thwarting a terrorist plot involving Ukrainian rapper Kievstoner (NTV, Kommersant, Komsomolskaya Pravda). Independent sources report China secretly preparing for Putin's departure (The Moscow Times) and Boris Nadezhdin considering leaving Russia over possible arrest (Meduza).

The Ahbap investigation continues to dominate, with Justice Minister Akın Gürlek stating Haluk Levent was detained after an escape attempt (Gerçek Gündem). Pro-government Yeni Akit attacks the association as 'shameless'. Meanwhile, the 15 July coup anniversary coverage intensifies, with Milliyet and Aydınlık featuring witness accounts and new details.

Editors focus on escalating US-Iran hostilities, with IRGC strikes on US forces in Bahrain and Jordan, and a call for Jordanians to expel US troops (almanar_en, Naharnet). Meanwhile, Lebanon-Israel negotiations in Rome continue (Lebanon Files), and the Strait of Hormuz conflict intensifies (Lebanon24).

The newspapers focus on the aftermath of Iranian missile strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which killed an Indian sailor. India summoned Iran's deputy ambassador, while Trump proposed charging ships for safe passage. Domestic stories on Lalu Yadav's bail and a madrasa controversy receive less attention.

The newspapers report on the electoral reform debate, with Forza Italia and Lega reversing their stance to support preferences, while the Pd pushes for secret ballot. The heatwave continues, with red alerts expanding. Meloni's absence from the Paris anti-missile coalition meeting draws criticism from HuffPost Italia.

The newspapers report on escalating far-right and left-wing extremism in Germany, with Welt detailing police findings of left-extremist preparations to disrupt the AfD party congress, and WAZ covering internal AfD chaos over list nominations. Junge Freiheit notes a rise in conscientious objectors ahead of new conscription. Meanwhile, Tagesspiegel highlights Le Pen's clash with French football over national identity.

TVN24 reports Tusk apologizing for lack of imagination in the Ziobro case. This single-source story continues the pattern of isolated narratives, with no other outlets covering the topic.

Bastille Day dominates with the military parade on the Champs-Élysées, featuring record numbers of troops and vehicles (BFMTV, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Valeurs Actuelles). Le Parisien covers the Tour de France stage. L'Obs and Boulevard Voltaire mark the 10th anniversary of the Nice attack. L'Humanité reports heat-related worker deaths in construction.

The media focuses on the World Cup semifinal between Spain and France, now overshadowed by a political controversy after former PM Rajoy's article claiming the French team plays 'without French people'. Lamine Yamal's response defending football's integrative role adds a new dimension. Meanwhile, the 'caso Leire' corruption case gains traction with new evidence from the UCO and a judicial citation.

The press highlights multiple domestic concerns: ABN Amro warns about identity fraud via passport copies and holiday photos (AD). Wildfires near Paris have destroyed 1920 hectares, closing the Route du Soleil (RTL). Rivers are exceptionally low for July, alarming experts (NOS). The outgoing rijksbouwmeester advocates abolishing mortgage interest deduction to curb house price inflation (Volkskrant). Microsoft's datacenter consumes 1% of Dutch electricity, while other firms remain opaque (NRC). A local mayor leaves the SGP over its association with PVV and FVD (RD).

The newspapers report on a massive operation in the Baltic Sea targeting 271 deceased Finns (Iltalehti), a Russian court banning books on Ryti and Mannerheim as extremist (Helsingin Sanomat), and a harrowing incident where a woman clung to her husband's legs as he was sucked out of a plane window (Ilta-Sanomat). MV-lehti promotes a pro-Russia summer camp, while Hufvudstadsbladet covers storm damage in Vanda.

The newspapers report on a mix of domestic incidents and international business news. ANA pilot sentenced to prison for groping a flight attendant (Sankei, TBS). NVIDIA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries partner on AI data center cooling technology (Nikkei). Heatstroke warnings in Tokyo (TBS) and a gondola rescue in Nagoya (Chunichi).

The media focuses on Iran's claim of striking a US air base in Jordan and the US military's response, with Citizen leading coverage. Domestically, Speaker Wetang'ula faces contempt proceedings (Taifaleo), while opposition politics heat up with Sifuna endorsed as presidential flagbearer (TV47 Digital).

US-Iran tensions escalate as Iran hits two UAE tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US carries out a third night of strikes. The UAE calls the attack 'brazen'. Meanwhile, the Widdecombe murder investigation continues with counter-terror police leading, though new headlines shift focus to the Iran conflict.