The day was dominated by the escalating diplomatic clash between Italy and Spain over Schengen border controls. In the morning, Madrid issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Rome to lift its restrictions, threatening proportional measures. Palazzo Chigi rejected the ultimatum, insisting controls would remain until at least August 15. By evening, Spain retaliated by imposing border checks on travelers arriving from Italy, a move framed as a proportionate response. The story evolved through the day, with multiple outlets tracking the exchange of statements from both governments. The death of a migrant attempting to enter Ceuta by paraglider added a tragic dimension to the coverage. Other stories, including the death of Francesco Guccini, the heatwave, and a school shooting in Thailand, received attention but were secondary to the Italy-Spain confrontation.