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Tempest in a teashop: Turks bitterly divided in Erdogan stronghold ahead of presidential vote

In the southeastern Turkish city of Gaziantep, a stronghold of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), some voters are ardent supporters of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Others, however, can be just as ferocious in their opposition. With the May 14 first round of the presidential election fast approaching, politics…

France 24

'I rescued a woman who had only survived by drinking her own urine'

Firefighter Emma Atcherley said it was hard to imagine what she would face at the aftermath of a major earthquake that reached 7.8 on the Richter scale

Wales Online

No Black Sea grain deal ships inspected as Russian deadline looms

The United Nations said no ships were inspected on Sunday or Monday under a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukraine grain, which Moscow has threatened to quit on May 18 over obstacles to its own grain and fertilizer exports.

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Danniella Westbrook speaks of 'unimaginable pain' after surgery leaves her with huge hole in head

Daniella Westbrook says she's been in a 'living hell' since having surgery in Turkey, claiming she now needs to have further operations done back in the UK to fix it.

Edinburgh Live

Erdogan accuses opposition of provocations ahead of tight Turkish vote

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan accused the opposition on Monday of provoking disorder and siding with terrorists, without providing evidence, in a fiery speech days before close and increasingly fractious elections.

Reuters

Turkish election rally cut short by violence as polls put candidates neck and neck

Sunday’s presidential vote is currently neck-and-neck

The Independent UK

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu: politician touted as future of Turkish democracy

Ex-accountant, 74, is Erdoğan’s key rival in 14 May election and tells the Guardian: ‘Despite it all, we will win’

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Best family-friendly holidays from Leeds Bradford Airport with Jet 2 this May half term

There are plenty of package deals from Jet2holidays for Spring Bank this year

Leeds Live

Danniella Westbrook says she's 'living a nightmare' and regrets going abroad for surgery

The former EastEnders star described how she woke up in "immense" pain following her fifth facial reconstruction procedure

Wales Online

EastEnders' Danniella Westbrook left with hole in her head after Turkey surgery nightmare

The EastEnders star is heading to Liverpool to correct her horror injury

Liverpool Echo

Turkish opposition rally cut short due to violence

Turkey's Justice Minister says 13 people have been detained over violence which broke out at an opposition rally over the weekend

The Independent UK

Danniella Westbrook left with gaping hole in her head as 'botched' Turkey surgery goes wrong

"I literally have a hole on the side of my head. It’s about an inch long. I could actually put my finger in the hole, which was awful."

Manchester Evening News

Ukraine says Russia has effectively stopped Black Sea grain deal

Russia has effectively stopped the Black sea grain deal by refusing to register incoming vessels, Ukraine's reconstruction ministry said on Monday.

Reuters

Turkey’s Erdogan attacks ‘pro-LGBT’ opposition in tight election race

‘We will bury those pro-LGBT in the ballot box’

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Danniella Westbrook left with huge hole in head as she regrets 'nightmare' surgery

Danniella Westbrook says she's been in a "living hell" since having facial reconstruction surgery in Turkey, claiming she now needs to have more work done in the UK

Reuters

First-time voters may have decisive say in Turkish election

Turkish university student Yunus Efe has known only one leader of his country - Tayyip Erdogan. As he prepares to vote for the first time in elections this month, the 22-year-old says it is time for change.

The Independent UK

Turkey's opposition denounces fairness of vote under Erdogan

As Turkey heads for presidential and parliamentary elections at the weekend that are shaping up to be the strongest challenge to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in his 20 years as leader, complaints are growing about the fairness of the vote

Reuters

'We can't afford anything': Turkey's cost-of-living crisis threatens Erdogan's re-election

Istanbul barber Hakim Ekinci, a long-time supporter of Tayyip Erdogan, won't be voting for the president next Sunday, blaming his economic policies for eroding Turks' purchasing power and leaving many unable to afford even basic foodstuff.

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In epicentre of Turkey quakes, survivors are indifferent to upcoming polls

In the southern Turkish town of Pazarcik, the epicentre of the devastating February 6 earthquakes, people are focused on just trying to survive. Tens of thousands of residents left the town after the disaster and for the ones left behind without adequate shelter or facilities, holding a presidential election on…

Manchester Evening News

Woman 'butchered' by a Turkish surgeon who 'let her breast die and left her with gaping wounds on her stomach'

Warning: Some pictures contain more graphic surgery images

Reuters

In Turkey, an election reckoning for the rise and fall of Erdogan's economy

If Turks oust President Tayyip Erdogan in elections this month it will largely be because of an economic reversal that saw their prosperity, equality and ability to meet basic needs start to tumble midway through his two-decade reign.

Reuters

Explainer-What's at stake in Turkey's landmark elections?

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan faces his toughest political challenge yet when the nation votes on Sunday, with the opposition sensing its best chance yet of ending his two decades in power and reversing his policies.

The Conversation

Turkey's Erdogan is facing re-election to hold onto power – can a divided opposition oust the strongman?

As Turkish voters head to polls for the presidential and parliamentary elections on May 14, the biggest question is whether President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s two-decade-long grip on power can be challenged.

Reuters

Erdogan calls opposition 'pro-LGBT' at election rally

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan accused the opposition of being "pro-LGBT" at a rally in Istanbul on Sunday, as he stepped up his rhetoric against his opponents a week before what is expected to be a tight election.

France 24

‘All we’re asking is to be recognised’: the Alevis of Turkey struggle for equality

With an estimated population of between 15 to 20 million people, Turkey’s Alevi community is one of the country’s largest religious minorities. Despite being widely discriminated against, Alevis are being given renewed hopes in their struggle for equality in Turkey as Alevi presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu faces off against incumbent…

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