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The day was shaped by security operations ahead of the July 7-8 NATO summit in Ankara. Morning headlines reported the detention of journalists, lawyers, and activists, with Bianet and Birgün leading on press freedom concerns. By afternoon, over 100 were detained in Ankara protests, and İzmir saw its own NATO-related sweep. Pro-government outlets focused on summit logistics and the 'NATO 3.0' narrative, while opposition media highlighted the crackdown. A separate major story was the 16-province operation against organized crime, with 228 detained and 10 billion lira in financial activity detected. Other events included a rip current death in Şile, a multi-vehicle crash in Şırnak, and the Kırkpınar oil wrestling championship.