14:00 News in brief: Turkey denies airspace to Israeli president, new scandal from Epstein case

Here are the news from the past hour, concise and substantive:

• Former Armenian Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan has announced that he will not support the ruling party in the upcoming elections. He justified his decision based on ongoing court proceedings but mentioned his support for another political entity.
• The 'Strong Armenia' party has announced its intention to include amnesty in its electoral program. The party leader assured that the initiative will be implemented if they come to power.
• The leader of the 'Prosperous Armenia' party has suggested replacing inexperienced conscripts at the border with professional contract soldiers. He emphasized the necessity of modernizing the army and saving young people's lives.
• Six Armenian parties have addressed the leaders of the European Union in a joint letter, raising issues of democratic regression and the return of prisoners in the country. They called on the international community to express a clear stance on political pressures.
• Turkey has denied the Israeli president's aircraft passage through its airspace, forcing the delegation to change its route to Kazakhstan. Despite logistical difficulties and an extended flight duration, the official visit has commenced.
• Donald Trump violated unspoken rules of royal protocol during his meeting with King Charles III of Britain. The former president permitted physical contact by tapping the monarch's shoulder.
• The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has summoned the Israeli ambassador to lodge a protest regarding the transportation of grain under Russian control. Kyiv expressed dissatisfaction with the Israeli side’s inaction.
• A journalistic investigation has revealed that episodes of illusionist David Blaine’s television show were filmed at the home of criminal billionaire Jeffrey Epstein. Documents attest to their close ties and the presence of minors during the filming.