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The Ukraine grain deal is extended 2 months, helping ease the global food crisis

An agreement allowing Ukrainian grain to ship through the Black Sea has been extended for two months just a day before its expiration — overcoming Russia's threats to pull out of the deal.

WEKU

CHP Offers Hope For Democracy, Erdogan Falls Below 50%

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, CHP, and the united opposition represent a beacon of hope for democracy, human rights, freedom, cooperation

Zenger

Turkey slams Charlie Hebdo’s cover of electrocuted Erdogan in tub

Government officials say the May 28 run-off will prove Erdogan’s popularity as magazine’s cover called ‘inhumane’.

Al Jazeera

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Turkey's presidential election: Erdogan headed for historic run-off

Turkey's presidential election is headed to a run-off on May 28, when Recep Tayyip Erdogan will go head-to-head with the opposition's Kemal Kilicdaroglu. While the incumbent is in a strong position going into the vote, the opposition isn't giving up hope just yet. We take a closer look.

France 24

Erdogan promises supporters ‘bigger victory’ in run-off election

Erdogan’s campaign so far focuses on certain key areas, many designed to shore up nationalist and conservative support.

Al Jazeera

Erdoğan … and on? Inside the 19 May Guardian Weekly

Turkey’s election goes to a runoff. Plus: Antarctic island strife

The Guardian - UK

Labor maintains large lead in post-budget polls a year after winning election, but Voice support slumps

Since the May 9 budget, there have been polls from Resolve, Essential, Morgan and Newspoll. Labor has a large lead in all of these polls. It’s almost a year since Labor won the May 21 2022 election by a 52.1-47.9 national two party margin, but its honeymoon is continuing, and…

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Weaker by the year: on the elections in Turkey and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan may still be in the lead, but he has been humbled by Turkey’s voters in the Turkish elections

The Hindu

Kilicdaroglu faces ‘real uphill battle’ after Erdogan nearly clinched first-round win

Recep Tayyip Erdogan surprised many observers yet again by nearly winning the Turkish presidential election in Sunday’s first round, defying the polls putting opposition challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu ahead. So the stage is set for the May 28 second round – but analysts say Kilicdaroglu’s route to victory is very narrow…

France 24

Turkey election results show Erdogan dominating in quake-hit region

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's AK Party came out on top in Sunday's elections in 10 of the 11 provinces hit by February's earthquakes, with analysts saying his vow to rebuild devastated cities had reassured voters in what are mostly AKP strongholds.

Reuters

Elon's Turkey censorship: Tip of iceberg

Musk attacked for censoring Turkish opposition — but that's just one example of Twitter’s deference to government

Salon

As Turkey heads to a presidential election run-off, what’s next?

Analysts say incumbent candidate Recep Tayyip Erdogan has an edge over the opposition’s Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

Al Jazeera

OPINION - Result of nail-biting Turkish election will affect us for decades

It was billed at the “world’s most important election” — pending the 2024 version, which will likely determine whether Donald Trump returns to the White House. Less international attention would usually attach to Turkey’s presidential race but when critical alliances are at stake, results matter far beyond the Golden Horn.

Evening Standard

What do Turkey’s election results mean and who will win the runoff?

Incumbent president Recep Tayyip Erdogan received most votes in weekend presidential election but cannot claim victory without majority support required for outright win

The Independent UK

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Reuters

Erdogan calls Turkish voters to ensure stability in runoff vote

President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday called Turkish voters to support him in a May 28 election runoff to maintain stability in Turkey, as he seeks to extend his rule into a third decade.

Al Jazeera

In Turkey’s elections, nationalism is the real winner

In both the pro-government and opposition camps, nationalists are key and rising in popularity.

WEKU

What Turkey's presidential election could mean for the U.S. and Europe

Turkey's presidential election is headed to a runoff on May 28. The outcome, in this key NATO nation, has implications for the West. President Biden has said he hopes "whoever wins wins."

France 24

Debunking fake news about the first round of Turkish elections

Did crowds gather to celebrate the "victory" of Kemal Kilicdaroglu? Did President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hand out money to children at a polling station? We sort what's true from what's fake in this edition of Truth or Fake focused on the first round of Turkish elections.

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Morning Mail: rental nightmares, new anti-fraud tool for banks, Labor strong in post-budget poll

Renters report evictions and repair delays, Albanese retains strong voter approval in Guardian Essential poll, banks target scammers

France 24

Sinan Ogan: The 'kingmaker' Turkey’s Erdogan doesn’t need

Turkish politician Sinan Ogan shot from relative obscurity to international fame after finishing third in the first round of the presidential election on Monday. But even as the ultra-nationalist candidate was basking in the potential kingmaker spotlight, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan fared better than expected in the final score, proving…

The Conversation

Turkey's presidential election – how Erdoğan defied the polls to head into runoff as favorite

Turkey is heading toward a presidential runoff election on May 28, 2023, after no candidate won more than half the votes in the first round – the barrier needed to be declared an outright winner.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Turkey’s election results: a step towards autocracy?

Editorial: Confounding the polls, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is now on course to extend his rule into a third decade

Fortune

Turkey’s deepfake-influenced election spells trouble

The world needs to prepare for a flood of A.I.-generated disinformation.

France 24

Unbeatable Erdogan? Turkey's president proves polls wrong with first-round lead

Turkey's leader of 20 years has done it again. Recep Tayyip Erdogan magnanimously told supporters to respect a result that forces a first ever run-off for president. But Erdogan's supporters can cheer: with 49.5% of Sunday's vote, his lead seems all but insurmountable. We ask why predictions underestimated fierce loyalty…

Reuters

Turkish pollsters failed to predict outcome, in shock for markets and voters alike

The result of Turkey's presidential vote bore no resemblance to pollsters' forecasts which pointed to the opposition candidate in the lead, compounding the surprise for markets and ordinary voters alike when President Tayyip Erdogan emerged ahead in the race.

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