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Türkiye arrests 115 ISIS suspects over alleged Christmas and New Year attack plots

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Turkish authorities say they have arrested 115 suspected members of the Islamic State in a major counter-terrorism operation aimed at preventing attacks during the...

Libyan military leaders killed as private jet crashes in Türkiye

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A private jet carrying senior Libyan military officials has crashed southwest of Ankara after requesting an emergency landing shortly after takeoff, Turkish authorities have...

Teenage apprentice in Turkey dies after Co-workers insert high-pressure hose into rectum

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Fifteen-year-old woodworking apprentice Muhammed Kendirci died in Şanlıurfa, Turkey, five days after two co-workers, including Habip Aksoy, allegedly overpowered him, tied his hands, removed...

Hundreds of Turkish football officials face disciplinary action over betting scandal

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Turkey’s Football Federation (TFF) has uncovered widespread betting among match officials, revealing that 371 of 571 had gambling accounts and 152 actively placed bets,...

Galatasaray stun Liverpool in Champions League

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Liverpool suffered a second straight defeat as Galatasaray secured a Champions League victory in Istanbul, with Victor Osimhen’s 16th-minute penalty proving decisive. Head coach Arne...

Turkey withdraws EU bid to regulate doner kebabs

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Turkey has withdrawn its bid to secure an EU "Traditional Speciality Guaranteed" label for doner kebabs, which would have imposed strict ingredient and preparation...

Luxury yacht capsizes on maiden voyage off Turkish coast (Video)

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A USD $1.6 million luxury yacht named Dolce Vento capsized off northern Turkey’s Zonguldak coast on its maiden voyage, just after being transported from Istanbul. Video...

Erdogan’s chief political rival jailed in Türkiye

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Former Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sentenced to 20 months in prison, reportedly for insulting a public prosecutor. Ekrem Imamoglu, the former mayor of Istanbul and...

Erdogan backs Iranian response to Israel

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Tehran has a legal right to defend itself from West Jerusalem’s “banditry and state terrorism,” the Turkish president has said. Iran has a legitimate right...

EasyJet flight makes emergency landing after passenger screams “bomb” and tries to open plane door

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An EasyJet flight from Dalaman in Turkey to Manchester was forced to make an emergency landing in Frankfurt on May 24 after a female...

Powerful earthquake shakes Türkiye as Zelensky and Erdogan hold talks

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No casualties or significant damage have been reported. A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck central Türkiye on Thursday, shaking the capital Ankara as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan...

Zelensky sets conditions for direct talks with Putin in Türkiye

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The Ukrainian leader has said he would be “waiting” for the Russian president on Thursday but only if Moscow agrees to a truce first. Ukraine’s...

Luxon to discuss trade and defence in UK, attend ANZAC Day in Türkiye

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to the UK to meet King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, aiming to strengthen trade ties and...

Mourinho in hot water after nose-grabbing incident in fiery derby

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Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho could face disciplinary action after grabbing the nose of Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk following a tense 2-1 Turkish Cup loss. The...

Riot police disperse protesters in Istanbul (Video)

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Turkish police have used violence to disperse the supporters of opposition politician Ekrem Imamoglu. Police officers kicked and punched protesters in Istanbul as they moved...

Erdogan rival arrested days before becoming presidential candidate

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Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has been detained on charges of corruption and alleged terror links, with his party calling it a “coup”. Turkish authorities detained...

Galatasaray to take legal action against Mourinho over alleged racist remarks

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Turkish football giants Galatasaray have announced plans to initiate criminal proceedings against Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho, accusing him of making racist statements following their...

Ski resort inferno kills 66 in Türkiye (Video)

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Over 50 people have also been injured in the fire at a hotel in the country’s Bolu province. A fire at a ski resort hotel...

Türkiye confirms key gas pipeline was attacked

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Gas flow through TurkStream has remained uninterrupted following the incident, the country’s energy minister has said. Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has...

Türkiye will intervene at ‘slightest risk’ of Syria splintering – Erdogan

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Ankara has the means and the will to prevent Syria from being divided, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has...

New Syrian authorities demand Kurdish fighters lay down arms

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The interim Syrian government held talks with representatives of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), demanding that they disarm, Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reported on Monday,...

Erdogan threatens to ‘bury’ Kurds

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The Turkish president has called for the disarmament of militants in Syria, accusing them of threatening his nation’s security. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has...

Multiple deaths in blast at explosives factory in Türkiye

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The explosion was so powerful that tremors were felt in a nearby village, a local official has said. At least 12 people were killed and...

Fashion billionaire falls to his death

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The 71-year-old founder of fashion chain Mango and one of the richest men in Spain, Isak Andic, has died in a hiking accident. Isak Andic,...

Syria’s crucible: Why the battle for Aleppo matters

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As militants move on the city of two million, Damascus’ military weakness and Tehran’s inaction raise questions about the future. The recent escalation in northwest...

NATO chief says he supports Türkiye’s right to join BRICS

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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has said that Türkiye’s pursuit of membership in the BRICS economic group does not undermine its role within the US-led...

Turkish security forces neutralise two terrorists

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Two terrorists who targeted the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters near Ankara have been killed, with security forces continuing to search for a third...

Several dead in ‘terrorist attack’ in Türkiye

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The assailants targeted a key defense firm near Ankara, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has said. Several people have been killed and wounded in an attack...

Turkish Airlines pilot dies mid-flight

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A Turkish Airlines pilot, Captain Ilcehin Pehlivan, tragically died after collapsing mid-flight on a journey from Seattle to Istanbul. The 59-year-old pilot fell ill over...

Türkiye and Russia ban discord over safety and security concerns

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Discord, the popular messaging and VoIP platform, has been banned in both Russia and Türkiye this week over safety and security concerns, following court...

Ukraine seeks ‘indirect’ peace talks with Russia by year-end, envoy says

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Ukraine remains 'committed' to pursuing peace talks involving Russia before the end of this year, according to Ukraine’s ambassador to Türkiye, Vasily Bodnar. While Kiev...

Watch: Fists fly in Turkish parliament

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A ruling party MP has attacked an opposition colleague during a heated debate. Dozens of lawmakers in Ankara brawled during a tempestuous session of the...

Masked man livestreams stabbing spree

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A suspect armed with a knife and an axe has injured five people in Eskisehir, Türkiye. An attacker dressed in a black helmet and armed...

US threatens Turkey with sanctions over Russia

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Türkiye must quickly curb the flow of American military-linked hardware to Moscow, Washington has reportedly demanded. Türkiye will face “consequences” if it continues to allow...

Erdogan ‘going down the path of Saddam Hussein’ – Israeli FM

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Israel Katz has warned the Turkish leader against intervening in the Gaza war. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has warned that Turkish President Recep Tayyip...

Netherlands overcome Turkey to secure Euro 2024 semi-final spot against England

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The Netherlands rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Turkey and advance to the Euro 2024 semi-finals, setting up a clash with England. Turkey initially...

Turkey stuns Austria with historic win to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals

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In a dramatic and thrilling knockout-stage match, Turkey defeated Austria 2-1 to advance to the quarter-finals of the European Championship, where they will face...

Erdogan to hold talks with Putin – Turkish FM

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The leaders plan to meet on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kazakhstan, Hakan Fidan has confirmed. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan...

Portugal cruise past Turkey to claim spot in Euro 2024 last 16

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Portugal secured their place in the Euro 2024 last 16 as group winners with a commanding 3-0 victory over Turkey in Dortmund. Bernardo Silva initiated...

Turkey declares intent to join BRICS

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that Ankara intends to discuss the issue during an upcoming meeting in Russia. Türkiye will seek to join...

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