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The Latest: Pope Leo XIV to call for Christian unity at site where Nicaean Creed established

Pope Leo XIV marks a high point of his first foreign trip to Turkey with a pilgrimage to Iznik

The Independent UK

Pope Leo embarks on his first foreign trip with a key message

His Holiness is fulfilling a trip the late Pope Francis planned to make

The Independent UK

Autopsy report suggests family of four killed by pesticide in Istanbul hotel

A Turkish-German family of four died in Istanbul from phosphine gas poisoning, likely from a pesticide used in their hotel. An investigation is ongoing.

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Turkish police arrest 11 after family of four dies in suspected Istanbul hotel poisoning

Their deaths heightened concerns over hotel safety standards in Turkey

The Independent UK

Istanbul rally urges Turkey to rejoin treaty against violence on women

Protesters in Turkey gathered near Taksim Square to mark the day against violence toward women and to call for stronger protection and a return to the Istanbul Convention.

Euronews

Inquest into woman who died after BBL surgery in Turkey adjourned for legal cases

Hayley Dowell, 38, suffered medical complications at a private clinic in Istanbul and died on October 3 2023

The Independent UK

Optimism ahead of pope's visit to Turkey for reopening of Istanbul's Greek Orthodox seminary

Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on his first trip abroad with a visit to Turkey, marking a key event in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity

The Independent UK

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If You Love Cats, These 78 Photos From Istanbul Shared By This Community Might Steal Your Heart

Istanbul is known around the world as the city of cats, a place where felines roam freely – loved and protected by the people who share the streets, parks, cafés, and ancient monuments with them.

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Turkish football imposes temporary bans on 102 players over 'moral crisis' betting scandal

Turkish Football Federation President Ibrahim Hacıosmanoğlu vowed to cleanse football of corruption, scandal and unethical practices.

Euronews

Prosecutor seeks 2,352-year jail term for Istanbul's mayor over alleged corruption

İmamoğlu, a prominent opposition figure seen as a rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, was arrested in March accused of running a criminal organisation, accepting bribes and extortion.

Euronews

Business world meets at Bosphorus Summit in Istanbul with AI under the spotlight

The Bosphorus Summit in Istanbul has brought together businesspeople from all over the world with an emphasis on the rise of AI.

Euronews

‘Entirely political’: Istanbul mayor charged with 142 offences that could total 2,000 years in jail

Ekrem İmamoğlu, the main political rival of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, faces charges including bribery and extortion

The Guardian - UK

Istanbul prosecutor seeking 2,352-year jail term for city’s mayor over alleged corruption

Ekrem Imamoglu’s initial arrest sparked Turkey's most significant public demonstrations in more than a decade

The Independent UK

Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul fail amid rising border tensions

Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have ended without agreement

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70 Moments Of Everyday Istanbul, Featuring People, Streets And Cats Everywhere

For more than 16 years, Sami Uçan has explored Istanbul with his camera, focusing on everyday life and the people who shape it.

International Business Times UK

Türkiye Hosts Gaza Summit as Ceasefire Falters: Is Israel to Blame for Renewed Tensions?

Türkiye leads urgent talks with Arab and Muslim nations as Gaza's fragile ceasefire unravels and Israel faces renewed scrutiny over deadly strikes.

Euronews

Latvia's president sends law withdrawing from Istanbul Convention back to Saeima

The country's parliament, or Saeima, voted on 31 October to withdraw from the human rights treaty which opposes violence against women and domestic violence.

The Independent UK

London to be hotter than Istanbul as Britain set for ‘unseasonably warm’ weather

Temperatures this week could reach highs of 18C

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Germany's Merz urges deeper European ties with Turkey despite disagreements on Gaza

The advocacy group, Human Rights Watch, had urged Merz to speak out against Turkey's crackdown on the opposition, including the arrest of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu.

The Independent UK

Pakistan and Afghanistan to resume talks in Istanbul after dialogue deadlock, officials say

Pakistan and Afghanistan are expected to resume peace talks in Istanbul to revive a dialogue that collapsed earlier this week, according to Pakistan's defense minister, two officials and state media in both countries

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How Turkey is cracking down on the media

Hakan Tosun, a 50 year-old Turkish journalist, died on October 13 three days after he was assaulted in a street attack in Istanbul. Two people have been arrested. The motive for the attack remains unclear, but several political groups have suggested that it may be linked to Tosun’s work. He…

The Independent UK

Pakistan's Defense Minister warns Afghanistan of stern response to any new militant attacks

Pakistan’s defense minister has warned Afghanistan that any new “terrorist or suicide attack” by militants on Pakistani soil would draw a stern response

The Independent UK

Peace talks hosted by Turkey between Pakistan and Afghanistan hit impasse in Istanbul

Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have hit an impasse in Istanbul after three days of negotiations, according to state media in both countries

The Guardian - UK

UK in £8bn deal to sell Typhoon jets to Turkey despite human rights concerns

Starmer’s announcement on visit to Ankara comes as jailed opposition leader Ekrem İmamoğlu faces fresh charges

Euronews

Turkey and the United Kingdom sign €9 billion deal to purchase 20 Eurofighter jets

Ankara and London signed a preliminary deal for the Eurofighters in July, which are manufactured by a consortium comprising the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain and led by Britain's BAE Systems.

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