New details have emerged regarding the theft of approximately 100 million euros worth of historical jewelry from the Louvre Museum in France. Two suspects were hired just days before the heist and agreed to do the job for 20-25,000 euros. The theft occurred on October 19, 2025, and the thieves made off with approximately 100…

Argentina, set to face England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, has made a surprising request. Argentina has asked to wear its dark blue and black away kit instead of its traditional light blue and white home kit. The decision is expected to be announced a day before the match. According to Argentine journalist…

The license plate allocation system in Istanbul is facing a shortage of letter groups. With only five letter series remaining, the possibility of reusing canceled plates or introducing a three-letter, four-digit system is being considered. The increasing number of vehicles in Istanbul has led to a rapid depletion of the available letter groups for license…

The tensions between the US and Iran are affecting the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to rise. Brent oil rose by 2.8% to $78.14. In response to these developments, the US Central Command announced that the US military had struck 140 targets and continued its attacks on Iran. Iran retaliated with attacks on US…

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea's Lorengau region, as reported . According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred on Monday. The USGS stated that the earthquake happened at a depth of 47.8 km (29.7 miles). There have been no reports of casualties or damage following the incident.

A new study has found that bacteria that cause gum disease may not only affect oral health but also heart valves. According to research presented at the American Heart Association's 2026 Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions, the bacterium 'Porphyromonas gingivalis', which causes gum disease, may contribute to calcification of the aortic valve and eventually to…

The Ministry of Trade announced that the customs duty on dried onions will be temporarily reduced to 5% until August 31 to ensure supply security and price stability. The Ministry stated that necessary measures have been taken in a timely manner to ensure supply security in basic food products and to meet the country's needs…

The Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) imposed a fine of 1 million lira on a savings finance company for sending marketing SMS and making calls without the explicit consent of a lawyer. Lawyer Ahmet Şahin had filed a complaint with the KVKK, stating that he had received marketing SMS on his cell phone without his…

Due to the 15 July Democracy and National Unity Day, the settlement dates of transactions at Borsa Istanbul have been updated. Accordingly, the settlement of today's transactions will be carried out on Thursday, July 16, and the settlement of tomorrow's transactions will be carried out on Friday, July 17. As a result of the official…

A study conducted in Japan found that a bacteria found in the intestines of Japanese tree frogs can eliminate colorectal cancer tumors in mice with a single dose. The research, led by the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), examined 45 different types of bacteria found in the intestines of Japanese tree frogs,…