NATO & Defense Showmanship: NATO chief Mark Rutte used a football metaphor at the Ankara summit defense forum, warning that Russia, China, and North Korea are coordinating more militarily and pushing a “defense industrial revolution” to keep the alliance cohesive—while NATO unveiled billions in arms deals to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump they’re turning spending into real firepower. Italy–US Political Spat: Italy says it won’t “respond to” Trump’s latest social-media jab at Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after he posted “RESTRAINING ORDER NEEDED” alongside a G7 photo dispute; Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani insists Rome will stay friends with Washington. Sports & Travel Curbs: Slovakia temporarily halted Schengen short-stay visa processing for Russians in July-August, accepting only “Sports” category applications, while long-stay visas continue. World Cup Drama: Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed this was his final FIFA World Cup after Portugal’s 1-0 exit to Spain; meanwhile FIFA’s Balogun red-card reversal and Trump’s involvement keep fueling controversy around politics in sport. Art & Culture: A report details how Ukraine’s Kherson museum collection was removed in 2022 in a coordinated operation, with thousands of works later traced to occupied Crimea. Streaming Watch: Prime Video is set to remove Luc Besson’s spy thriller “Anna” starring Cillian Murphy and Helen Mirren soon. Pop Culture Buzz: Fans keep chasing “Heated Rivalry” clips and cast moments as the romance series stays a streaming hit.