Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was dismissed on Wednesday from her role as a prosecutor in the Manhattan U.S. Attorney’s Office. She had most recently been leading the case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, according to reports from ABC and Politico.

Trump calls on the FBI to investigate the “Epstein hoax.”

A powerful explosion rocked the 107th Brigade military base south of Latakia, Syria.

Britain and Germany are set to strengthen their collaboration on the export of jointly manufactured weapons, including Typhoon fighter jets, Airbus A400M transport aircraft, and Boxer armored vehicles — a move that could unlock billions in UK defense exports. Previous friction over Germany’s vetoes on arms sales to countries such as Turkey and Saudi Arabia is expected to subside, as Berlin signals increased willingness to approve such deals.

A Quinnipiac University poll finds that just 17% of voters approve of how the Trump Administration is managing the Jeffrey Epstein files. Disapproval is widespread, with 36% of Republicans, 71% of Independents, and 83% of Democrats expressing dissatisfaction with the administration’s handling of the matter.

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan to the UN Security Council: Israel has no interest in peace. The international community must act to prevent Syria from descending into further violence.

A tsunami warning has been issued after a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck 87 kilometers south of Sand Point, Alaska, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which revised the initial magnitude from 7.2. Warnings are currently in effect for South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula. — BNO/ENS

Newly updated Google Earth satellite imagery from June reveals extensive Israeli airstrike damage to the Hizyaz power station in eastern and southern Sana’a. Before-and-after comparisons show destroyed fuel tanks and infrastructure, with no visible signs of repair or reconstruction.

🇺🇸 USA: “The days of unfair trade practices are over. Thanks to President Trump, this administration is extremely focused on securing the best trade deals for the American people. The market is looking ahead and clearly understands that these deals will benefit both the United States and the global economy,” said U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

Druze activists in Suwayda clarified that a video circulating today on X and other social media platforms—shared by both Druze and Israeli accounts and alleged to show a massacre of civilians by government forces inside Suwayda National Hospital—does not depict a massacre. Instead, it shows a collection point for Druze fighters who were killed in recent clashes with the Syrian Army.