Higher Education Crackdown: Turkey’s Constitutional Court judge Desislava Atanasova denied claims she traveled to Dubai, saying her border crossings were made on Turkish Airlines and citing official records. NATO Summit in Ankara: NATO leaders meeting in Turkey next week are set to pledge about €70 billion in military aid for Ukraine in 2026 and matching support in 2027, as Europe tries to show it can carry more of the burden. LGBT Cruise Ban: Turkey barred the American “Scarlet Lady” cruise and another LGBTQ+ ship from docking, citing “moral standards” and “family values,” with reports also saying police raids targeted venues listed in cruise brochures in Istanbul. World Cup (Turkey’s football orbit): Australia and Egypt play their Round of 32 match in Dallas, with the winner set to face Argentina or Cape Verde; separate coverage highlights the tournament’s emotional tributes and injuries. Road Safety: A bus crash near Aksaray on the Ankara–Niğde highway injured 40 people, including children, on a trip from Istanbul to Iraq.