Business and economy
Greek government-debt crisis
The Hellenic Parliament approves (with 222 yes votes) Prime Minister of Greece Alexis Tsipras's bailout package, despite opposition by almost one-third of his Syriza party. This third bailout plan is almost identical to the one rejected by the Greek people in the referendum. Tsipras will seek a vote of confidence following the country's August 20th payment to the European Central Bank. (The Guardian), (The International New York Times)
Ministers at Eurogroup's lengthy meeting today approve Greece's 85 billion euro bailout. (Forex), (The Guardian)
International relations
Cuban Thaw, Cuba–United States relations
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry officially reopens the American embassy in Havana. Eight congressional lawmakers involved in the policy change also attend. (AP via Global News), (CNN), (The Washington Post)
The United States flag is raised at the embassy for the first time in 54 years. (NBC)