Video appears to show California highway patrolman repeatedly shooting man on freeway The incident took place on the 105 Freeway in Watts on Sunday afternoon The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023
Ozgur Ozel replaces Kemal Kilicdaroglu as leader of Turkey's main opposition party Turkey’s main opposition party voted for fresh leadership in the early hours of Sunday, five months after a devastating election defeat that saw President Recep Tayyip Erdogan extend his two-decade rule. France 24 · Nov 5, 2023
Driver Needs New License Plate After Crashing "Will Run" Mustang In Police Chase The 18-year-old driver was promptly arrested after running out of luck and skill in this ironic story from California. Motor1 · Oct 23, 2023
Tesla Cybertruck Sighting Confuses CHP Buttonwillow: "Strange Trucks" The Tesla Cybertruck is among the most hyped vehicles in history, but that doesn't mean everyone can recognize it on the road; CHP Buttowillow couldn't. InsideEVs · Aug 18, 2023
News briefs UNC to offer free tuition for some after admissions policy struck down Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023
Have you seen a Humvee? The military would like it back, please If you see a multi-ton vehicle on the road with canvas doors and a camo paint job, it's not a tricked-out Hummer — it's stolen property. Los Angeles Times · Jul 7, 2023
Istanbul’s bellydancers and DJs fight for survival as Turkey’s night-time economy takes a hit With inflation at more than 100%, and a ruling party hostile to Istanbul’s vibrant nightlife culture, performers and bar owners are facing severe struggles The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2023
Five people killed in horror crash on 710 Freeway in Long Beach Five people have been killed in a horrific car crash on the 710 Freeway in Long Beach, California this morning. One of the cars burst into flames, spewing out charred debris Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023
Mother arrested and two children killed trying to retrieve luggage that fell from their moving car Authorities say that a 10-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl were fatally struck near San Diego The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023
May was worst month on record for fentanyl deaths in San Francisco despite crackdown Despite a state crackdown to seize fentanyl and arrest its traffickers and dealers in San Francisco, May was the city’s deadliest month for fentanyl overdoses on record, according to city and county data. Los Angeles Times · Jun 17, 2023
California seizes enough fentanyl in San Francisco to kill city’s population three times over Governor’s office says over 4kg of drug seized in city since May – enough to cause deadly overdoses of more than 2m people The Guardian - US · Jun 15, 2023
‘Cocktail of chemicals’ found in British oysters include cocaine and pesticides Scientists working with local volunteers tested hundreds of samples across two dozen sites and found more than 50 compounds The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023
Cocktail of more than 50 chemicals found in seawater off the south coast The 'soup' found in water samples and animals includes illegal drugs, prescription drugs and pesticides Wales Online · Jun 9, 2023
Turkey’s opposition faces difficult road ahead after another loss Kilicdaroglu is facing questions over his leadership of the CHP, having not won a national election since 2010. Al Jazeera · May 30, 2023
Reuters · May 29, 2023 Turkey's Kilicdaroglu faces the heat after election loss to Erdogan After failing to seize the moment to defeat President Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey's elections, Kemal Kilicdaroglu faces questions about his leadership and the challenge of preserving a bitter opposition alliance ahead of local voting in March 2024.
Al Jazeera · May 29, 2023 Five key takeaways from Turkey’s pivotal election Erdogan a political survivor, Kurds put off by nationalist rhetoric and other reflections.
Radio France Internationale · May 28, 2023 Turkey's Erdogan wins election, extending rule to third decade Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won reelection Sunday, extending his increasingly authoritarian rule into a third decade in a country reeling from high inflation and the aftermath of an earthquake that levelled entire cities.
Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023 Agony, ecstasy as Erdogan wins historic Turkey runoff ISTANBUL - The dreams of Turkey's opposition gave way to crushing disappointment on Sunday as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan narrowly won a historic runoff election to extend his two-decade rule to 2028.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 28, 2023 Turkey presidential runoff: Incumbent Erdogan claims victory Erdogan’s government vetoed Sweden’s bid to join NATO and purchased Russian missile-defense systems. But it also helped broker a crucial deal that allowed Ukrainian grain shipments and averted a global food crisis.
Al Jazeera · May 28, 2023 Turkey’s Erdogan celebrates presidential election run-off win Erdogan declared winner by Supreme Election Council after unofficial vote count.
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wins Turkish presidential election Election board confirms victory of incumbent over opposition candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu after runoff
Al Jazeera · May 28, 2023 Turkey election run-off results 2023 by the numbers Erdogan, who has dominated Turkish politics for 20 years, will now serve another five-year term.
The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2023 Turkish opposition stirs up anti-immigrant feeling in attempt to win presidency Both sides seek to harness support of ultra-nationalist right before Sunday’s election, with refugees serving as scapegoats
Reuters · May 27, 2023 Turkey's Erdogan prevails in election test of his 20-year rule President Tayyip Erdogan extended his two decades in power in elections on Sunday, winning a mandate to pursue increasingly authoritarian policies which have polarised Turkey and strengthened its position as a regional military power.
France 24 · May 27, 2023 Nationalism is ‘definitely a winner’ in Turkey’s presidential elections Nationalism has been one of the major themes of the Turkish presidential elections, with both President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and opposition challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu using its rhetoric as both sides draw on nationalist parties’ support.