In Tirana, Albania, protesters held a large demonstration for the 35th consecutive night on July 4, 2026, opposing a luxury construction project associated with Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump. The demonstrators are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, a temporary government replacement, constitutional reform, and an end to corruption, with media reports indicating tens of thousands participated in the rally.

Thousands of protesters in Albania are calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, using flamingos as a national symbol of their dissent. This movement, dubbed the 'Flamingo Revolution', has emerged in response to opposition against a luxury development project that has sparked widespread discontent among the public, according to BBC World.

According to Al Jazeera, several protesters have been sentenced to decades in prison in the United States due to their alleged ties to antifa, following a protest outside the Prairieland Detention Center. Civil liberties advocates have raised concerns regarding the implications of this case for free speech and protest rights.

Security forces in Ankara, Turkey, detained over 200 individuals suspected of having links to extremist groups, including the Islamic State, during raids conducted ahead of the NATO summit scheduled for July 7-8. U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend the summit alongside leaders from the 32-member alliance.

A judge has prohibited federal immigration agents from making arrests at immigration courts, marking a significant setback for the Trump administration's policy changes initiated after President Trump's inauguration. This ruling addresses the controversial practice that emerged under the administration, which reversed a long-standing policy against such arrests, according to AP.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during the NATO summit in Turkey, according to the White House. The meetings aim to address the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Moscow, as well as discuss Syria's role in the Middle East, as Trump has previously expressed interest in the region.