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A near-disaster was narrowly averted during the landing of a plane that had just completed its journey in China. As passengers were preparing for landing, flames began to rise from the overhead luggage compartment. A brief panic ensued among the passengers, and it was later revealed that the fire was caused by a 'portable battery' (powerbank).

The Supreme Court of Appeals in Turkey has set a precedent with a ruling that affects millions of couples in the country. In a divorce case, the High Court deemed the husband, who subjected his wife to physical and psychological violence, as 'highly at fault' for not only his abusive behavior but also his excessive snoring and teeth grinding at night. Consequently, the court ruled in favor of the woman, granting her compensation.

In an astonishing move to regain customer trust following recent health scandals, the US-based fast food giant Taco Bell has started selling its menu items for just one dollar. This decision comes as the renowned fast food chain has been experiencing a decline in sales.

The Governor of Ardahan, who made headlines as the 'leggings-wearing governor' due to his sportswear while cycling, had sparked debates in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. Following his removal from office, Governor Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli, who was singled out by the words 'Such a person cannot be a governor' from a deputy of the Republican People's Party, made a statement.

The Deposit Management System (DMS), implemented across Turkey as of July 1st with the aim of combating environmental pollution and establishing a sustainable recycling network, has garnered significant interest from the public. The incentive payment of 1 Turkish Lira per bottle has increased interest in the system day by day. However, this system has hit the earnings of paper collectors. Expressing their frustration, the paper collectors stated, 'What we used to collect in an hour, we now can't find in five days.'

The finalists have been determined for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Spain National Football Team, which managed to secure a place in the final, received a message of support from the State of Palestine. The official X account of Palestine's Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations celebrated Spain's final excitement with a photo of the young star Lamine Yamal waving the Palestinian flag during the La Liga championship celebrations a few months ago.Here are the details.

Those wishing to travel abroad continue to grapple with the visa hassle. As the rejection rates for Schengen visas increase, many professions are taking various steps to overcome the visa obstacle. Different professional groups have submitted legislative proposals to the Parliament in order to obtain the right to a green passport, aiming to overcome job losses and academic barriers.

The General Directorate of Meteorology (GDM) has released its weekly weather forecast report covering the dates of July 16-22. It was pointed out that the temperatures, which will hover around seasonal norms until midweek, are expected to peak with the onset of the weekend.

The extreme heatwave that has been wreaking havoc on thermometers across Europe has now set its course for Turkey. Professor Dr. Orhan Şen, a meteorology expert, warned of potentially distressing times ahead due to the dangerous heat, stating the specific dates to be wary of. Orhan Şen elaborated, 'This omega blockage dissipates in August and September and heads our way. It seems these months might prove to be somewhat challenging for us.'

Bank accounts and IBAN numbers, some of the most frequently used financial tools in daily life, can turn into a legal nightmare that ruins lives if not handled with care. Particularly, advertisements that rapidly spread on internet and social media platforms, offering to 'use your account and earn a commission,' are unwittingly making thousands of citizens accomplices to serious crimes. Lawyer Sungur Karaduman, emphasizing that the defense of 'I was unaware' or 'I was victimized' has no legal validity, issued vital warnings about the sharing of IBAN numbers and account security.

New details have been shared regarding the NATO Summit held in Ankara. Emine Erdoğan, hosted the spouses of the state and government leaders who came to the city as part of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit at the Çankaya Mansion. It was revealed that Ajda Pekkan was present at the dinner. The moments were shared by Monika Babisova, the wife of the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic.

President Erdogan gifted specially produced pistols to the leaders attending the NATO Summit held in Ankara. The gift box included a revolver with the leaders' names specially engraved on it, along with bullets. Additionally, no detail was overlooked as export documents were also provided so that the leaders could take the guns back to their countries.The gift quickly became the talk of the town, sparking curiosity about why President Erdogan chose to give pistols as gifts. Social psychologist Britta Krahn, analyzing the pistol gift, noted that Erdogan was skillfully sending a message. Source

Necla Ozmen, who has become a well-known figure in the public eye for claiming to be the biological daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, has made new statements. Ozmen, who tearfully addressed Trump as he arrived in Ankara for the NATO Summit, said, 'You're a great world leader, daddy... but you couldn't take care of your own daughter.'Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Arif Verimli shed light on Necla Ozmen's situation through a post from his X account.

Recent global research has revealed the traditional savings methods of the new generation of investors. According to the study, young people are now pushing retirement plans, which mature decades later, to the back burner. The latest report published by the global research firm GWI clearly demonstrated that Generation Z is pursuing a radically different strategy from their parents in building their financial future.

President Erdogan presented world leaders attending the NATO Summit in Ankara with specially produced handguns. Each leader's name was uniquely engraved on the revolver. The box included real bullets and export documents necessary for taking the firearms abroad.