The trial of the Yenidoğan Gang, accused of infant deaths for insurance fraud, began with 47 defendants facing up to 589 years in prison. Victims' families and journalists were denied entry to the courtroom, while a key defendant revealed systematic document manipulation for financial gain.
President Erdoğan attended the G20 summit in Brazil, where he called for a permanent Gaza ceasefire. Turkey maintained its diplomatic stance by denying airspace access to Israeli President Herzog.
The military command crisis deepened as three commanders faced dismissal requests related to the sword oath ceremony controversy. CHP leader Özel announced continued resistance in Esenyurt following recent municipal interventions.
Renowned Sumerologist Muazzez İlmiye Çığ's death at 110 generated significant coverage, with competing narratives about her legacy emerging in different media outlets.