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Passenger who died mid-flight en route to San Francisco is identified

The passenger suffered a medical emergency while the plane was mid-air, Turkish Airlines told The Independent in a statement.

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine talks: both sides play for time and wait for Donald Trump’s 50 days to run out

Russia and Ukraine met in Istanbul on July 23 for a third round of talks since face-to-face negotiations resumed in May. Expectations were low. Two previous rounds have yielded very few concrete results, apart from agreements on prisoner exchanges and the return of the bodies of soldiers killed in action.

The Conversation

Russia seeking to create ‘buffer zones’ in Ukraine, says Kremlin

The latest talks in Istanbul were followed by more prisoner exchanges, but yielded no breakthrough in ending the war.

Al Jazeera

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Ukrainian peace delegation proposes 'summit of leaders' between Zelenskyy and Putin by end of August

During the third round of peace talks in Istanbul, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators discussed draft proposals for a ceasefire and potential peace. Talks also addressed a potential summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Euronews

Nora: Turkish brothers behind Cafe Beam gamble on Canary Wharf for high-profile new restaurant

The restaurant will pay homage to the food culture of Istanbul

Evening Standard

Kremlin Expects 'Difficult' Talks With Ukraine In Istanbul

Russia said that it expected talks with Ukraine later on Wednesday in Istanbul to be "difficult", downplaying expectations of a breakthrough at a meeting between the two sides after nearly three and a half years of war.

International Business Times

Russia and Ukraine discuss more prisoner exchanges at Istanbul talks

Ukraine proposed direct talks within weeks between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin.

Al Jazeera

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Ukraine war briefing: Mirage fighter jet crashes after pilot ejects due to technical fault

Protests take aim at Zelenskyy over targeting of anti-corruption agency; envoys read to meet Russian counterparts in Istanbul. What we know on day 1,246

The Guardian - AU

Moscow Not Expecting 'Breakthroughs' From Ukraine Talks

Moscow on Tuesday once again downplayed expectations for a third round of peace talks with Ukraine and did not confirm the date for a meeting in Istanbul set for Wednesday by Ukraine.

International Business Times

‘No miracles’: Russia downplays Ukraine talks as deadly attacks continue

Kremlin downplays expectations for Istanbul talks as Ukraine says 10-year-old killed in Russian attack on Kramatorsk.

Al Jazeera

Russia launches 42 drone strikes on Ukraine overnight, hours after agreeing to Istanbul peace talks - as it happened

At least a dozen people injured in strikes, after the two countries agreed to meet for negotiations on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

Can you afford to live here? Europe’s cities ranked by rent-to-salary ratio

Euronews Business takes a close look at net salaries and the rent for one-bedroom flats in European city centres to reveal the best and worst rent-to-salary ratios across Europe.

Euronews

Iran confirms talks on nuclear programme with European powers

Iran, Britain, France and Germany will hold talks about Iran's nuclear programme in Istanbul on Friday, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Ahead Of New Talks, Iran Blames Europeans For Nuclear Deal Collapse

Tehran on Monday blamed European powers for the failure of the 2015 nuclear deal, accusing them of breaking their commitments ahead of renewed talks in Istanbul with Britain, France and Germany.

International Business Times

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Euronews

Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu handed fresh jail term for insulting an official

Ekrem İmamoğlu is already in pre-trial detention on separate charges against him, but has now been given an extra prison sentence.

The Independent UK

Istanbul mayor given fresh prison term for ‘insulting’ official

The main rival of Turkey’s president, he has been in jail since March on separate charges

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Woman Travels to Turkey for Mommy Makeover and Spends Just $14K

"The pressures in social media are staggering."

Radio France Internationale

Crackdown on Turkish opposition intensifies, with further arrests of mayors

Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) is warning that the future of democracy in the country is at stake, as a legal crackdown against it intensifies. This month has seen three more city mayors arrested in anti-corruption probes, while half of CHP parliamentary deputies are facing having their legal…

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Euronews

The cost of love: Europe’s most expensive and cheapest cities for a date

The cost of romantic dates varies widely across European cities. When income levels are taken into account, these disparities become even more evident.

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How to Find the Best Hair Transplant Doctors in Turkey?

Find the best hair transplant doctors in Turkey offering natural results, advanced methods, and affordable packages in Istanbul.

Euronews

Crackdown on Turkish opposition intensifies as Antalya, Adana, Adıyaman CHP mayors detained

The operation against the CHP municipalities of Antalya, Adana and Adıyaman came on the heels of investigations that began in Istanbul and then spread to the third biggest city Izmir.

International Business Times

'Remember Charlie Hebdo!' Protesters Seethe At Istanbul Magazine

Angry protesters rallied in Istanbul on Tuesday despite a heavy police presence, shouting threats following allegations a satirical magazine published a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed.

Al Jazeera

Turkiye detains four over cartoon allegedly depicting Abrahamic prophets

Istanbul chief public prosecutor’s office announces investigation after charges of ‘openly insulting religious values’.

The Independent UK

PHOTO ESSAY: Istanbul's ferries, a lifeline connecting continents and stories

Every day, ferries of all shapes and sizes glide across the waters of Istanbul, their wakes intertwining to form intricate lattices of churning foam. The passenger boats are more than just a means of transportation — they’re entrenched in the historic city’s identity, as memorable as its skyline and as…

The Independent UK

Journalists at satirical magazine in Turkey arrested over Prophet Muhammad cartoon

Clashes erupt in Istanbul as police fire rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse protestors demonstrating against Turkish magazine

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