Jul 31, 2026, 11:30 AM UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he termed a historic breakthrough regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza, stating that Hamas has agreed to surrender all of its weapons. According to the reported agreement, Israeli forces are expected to withdraw from the Gaza Strip following the disarmament, although key details regarding the implementation remain unclear.

The announcement arrives alongside other developments in Washington, where acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces opposition among Senate Republicans regarding his confirmation. Separately, official economic figures revealed that the U.S. economy expanded by 1.5 percent during the second quarter.

Sources: Denník N

Automotive consultant Petr Knap has warned that European car manufacturers are facing a critical turning point comparable to historic technological disruptions in other industries. Speaking to Denník N, Knap noted that changing consumer preferences and shifting technologies require legacy automakers to rapidly adapt their traditional business models.

According to Knap, Volkswagen overextended its strategy with electric vehicles, whereas its subsidiary Škoda achieved unexpected success through a more cautious approach. Struggles at Volkswagen's main operations could also influence key decisions at regional sites, including luxury vehicle production at its plant in Bratislava. Knap cautioned that "history shows that few can successfully handle such a transformation" when forced to adapt to entirely new market expectations.

Sources: Denník N