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Clashes In Istanbul Over Alleged 'Prophet Mohammed' Cartoon

Clashes erupted in Istanbul Monday with police firing rubber bullets and tear gas to break up an angry mob after allegations that a satirical magazine had published a cartoon of the Prophet Mohammed, an AFP correspondent said.

International Business Times

Russia, Ukraine confirm new prisoner swap after talks in Istanbul

The two countries continue to trade attacks despite diplomatic efforts to secure an end to the fighting. It’s not clear how many prisoners were traded in this round of exchanges.

Euronews

British woman accused of assaulting child in Turkey discharged from extradition

Teacher Rebecca Richardson was discharged from an extradition request over allegations she sexually assaulted a child in Istanbul in 2019.

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Türkiye's answer to Disco Elysium just broke cover, featuring more lawyers, fewer cops, an indeterminate amount of communism and twin fistfuls of guilt and regret

Pera Coda swaps Revachol for Istanbul, but don't worry: there's still plenty of anguish.

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Iran warns US of consequences after strikes, says Trump betrayed his voters

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says US Israel crossed ‘a very big red line’ by attacking three nuclear sites.

Al Jazeera

Turkey pushing for F1 return should Madrid not feature in 2026

Turkish Grand Prix bosses are ready to step in and host a Formula 1 grand prix in 2026 should the new Madrid circuit not be constructed in time.

Autosport

Turkey ready for F1 return if new Madrid circuit hits delays

Turkish Grand Prix bosses are ready to step in and host a Formula 1 grand prix in 2026 should the new Madrid circuit not be constructed in time.

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Armenia PM Arrives In Turkey For 'Historic' Visit

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Istanbul Friday for a rare visit to arch-foe Turkey, in what Yerevan has described as a "historic" step toward regional peace.

International Business Times

From Tehran To Toronto Via Turkey: An Iranian's Bid To Flee War

Dragging two suitcases and wearing a rucksack, Homa looked exhausted after crossing the Turkish border following a long trip from Tehran where she'd been on holiday when the Israel-Iran war began.

International Business Times

Ukraine Warns Against Drop In Aid Due To Israel-Iran Escalation

Ukraine said on Saturday it hoped the military escalation between Israel and Iran would not lead to a drop in aid to Kyiv, at a time when European support is stalling without US engagement.

International Business Times

Zelenskyy warns oil price surge could help Russia's war effort

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says rising global oil prices following Israeli strikes on Iran will strengthen Russia by increasing its oil revenues, aiding its war effort in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Ukraine repatriates more bodies of fallen soldiers in line with an agreement with Russia

Ukrainian officials say Ukraine has repatriated another 1,200 bodies in line with an agreement reached during peace talks in Istanbul between Russian and Ukrainian delegations

The Independent UK

Dozens of UK flight diversions and cancellations due to Iran-Israel turmoil

Passengers from Manchester and London ended up in Cairo on Qatar Airways and in Istanbul on Emirates

The Independent UK

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu boycotts court hearing citing 'unlawful' change of venue

The trial venue was moved from a courthouse in central Istanbul to Silivri prison, where Imamoglu is being held, just 24 hours before proceedings were set to commence.

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Ukraine and Russia exchange more prisoners of war under Istanbul deal

Ukraine and Russia carried out another exchange of prisoners of war as agreed in the 2 June Istanbul talks. Kyiv has not revealed how many Ukrainian defenders have been exchanged at each stage, saying only that the Thursday swap focused on severely wounded soldiers.

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Euronews

Ukraine and Russia complete second prisoner swap agreed during Istanbul talks

The exchange began on Monday for soldiers aged between 18-25, focusing on seriously wounded and sick Ukrainian service members, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram.

The Independent UK

Zelensky confirms Ukraine and Russia have begun prisoner of war exchange

Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that Ukraine and Russia have exchanged prisoners of war on Monday (9 June), the first swap since the two nations engaged in a second round of peace talks in Istanbul earlier this month.

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The Independent UK

Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners of war as fighting continues

Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner of war exchange involving people under 25, a result of direct talks in Istanbul on June 2, with plans for larger swaps to follow. The exchange aims to repatriate at least 1,200 POWs on each side and return the bodies of those killed, a…

Euronews

Ukraine and Russia commence new prisoner of war exchange

Ukraine and Russia have started a new prisoners of war exchange, following the agreement reached at the second round of direct talks in Istanbul last Monday. Kyiv and Moscow agreed that the exchange would include young soldiers under 25 years old and those severely ill.

Euronews

I took a 7-day trip from Paris to Istanbul on Europe’s newest transcontinental train

This luxurious slow train might just be the best new way to see Europe.

Euronews

Zelenskyy wants face-to-face talks with Putin but Russian leader appears unwilling

Russia on Monday presented Ukraine with a "memorandum" setting out its conditions for a ceasefire, as well as key guidelines for a comprehensive treaty to end the conflict. It included demands that Ukraine has previously said are non-starters.

The Guardian - UK

Putin tells Trump Russia ‘will have to respond’ to Ukraine drone attack

US president says phone call with Russian leader won’t lead to ‘immediate peace’ as Moscow rules out ceasefire

The Independent UK

Ukraine's Zelenskyy wants face-to-face talks with Putin but the Russian leader shows no readiness

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Russia’s ceasefire proposal as “an ultimatum” and renewed his call for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to break the deadlock over the war, which has dragged on for nearly 3½ years

The Conversation

Ukraine ‘spiderweb’ drone strike fails to register at peace talks as both sides dig in for the long haul

News of the spectacular “spiderweb” mass drone attack on Russian air bases on June 1 will have been uppermost in the minds of delegates who assembled the following day for another round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. The attack appears to have been a triumph of…

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