Turkey's imprisoned Kurdish rebel leader says he is willing to work with authorities for peace

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) announced it will not pursue another offer to acquire the remaining shares of Great Eastern if shareholders reject the delisting proposal on July 8. OCBC, which currently owns 93.72% of Great Eastern, plans to maintain its non-voting shares to restore free float and trading if the delisting does not proceed. Need More Context? 🔎

Former Fremantle captain Matthew Pavlich is a top candidate to replace Paul Marsh as CEO of the AFL Players’ Association, which is currently without a full-time leader following Marsh's departure in May. While Pavlich is highly regarded, James Gallagher, a North Melbourne executive and former AFLPA member, is considered the frontrunner for the position. Need More Context? 🔎

Spain's opt-out from a NATO commitment to spend 5% of GDP on defense has sparked controversy, with Poland deeming it "unjustified" and potentially harmful to alliance unity, while Belgium plans to request a similar exemption. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's decision, which allows Spain to maintain a 2.1% spending level, may lead to discord at the upcoming summit in The Hague, as other nations could seek similar carve-outs. Need More Context? 🔎

Apple is engaged in last-minute negotiations with EU regulators to amend its App Store policies and avoid escalating fines following a €500 million penalty for violating the Digital Markets Act. The company is expected to offer concessions on its "steering" provisions and address its "Core Technology Fee," while the European Commission is evaluating compliance ahead of the looming deadline. Need More Context? 🔎

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has initiated a rapid national investigation into NHS maternity care failures, prompted by meetings with families affected by baby loss and previous reviews highlighting systemic issues. The inquiry will focus on ten concerning maternity units, including Sussex, and aim to address safety, leadership, and care inequalities, reporting back by December. Need More Context? 🔎

At least 22 people were killed and 63 injured in a suicide bombing at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Prophet Elias in Dweila, Damascus, where the attacker, linked to the Islamic State (IS), opened fire before detonating an explosive vest during a service. The incident marked the first such attack in Damascus since the end of the civil war, leading to widespread condemnation and calls for protection of religious sites from authorities. Explain It...