The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Newcastle anxiously awaiting Christian Atsu news amid earthquake reports

The former midfielder is reportedly trapped under rubble in Turkey

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Photos: A devastating earthquake hits Turkey and Syria

Search-and-rescue efforts are underway as the death toll began soaring after a powerful earthquake struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria early Monday.

WEKU · Feb 6, 2023

Twin earthquakes kill more than 1,000 in Turkey and Syria

Some of the most powerful Middle East earthquakes in decades killed more than 1,000 people in Turkey and Syria on Monday and forced a halt in crude oil flows to a regional export terminal.

Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023

Calls to ease Syrian border controls as offers of aid pour in after earthquake

Rebel-held enclave in north-west Syria, across border from Turkey, among areas worst hit by disaster

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023

Why do earthquakes happen?

Movement of tectonic plates against each other sends seismic waves rippling across earth’s surface

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

First Thing: 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria kills at least 1,500

Quake hit early on Monday, leveling buildings while many slept and trapping people under rubble. Plus, the Chinese ‘spy balloon’ row

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023

Have you been affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria?

We want to speak to people affected by the earthquakes that struck central Turkey and north-west Syria on Monday

The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2023

Watch live: Rescuers search rubble in Turkey as death toll crosses 1,500

Rescue crews are working to save any survivors trapped under rubble after two powerful earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Ex-Premier League star Christian Atsu 'trapped in rubble' after earthquake in Turkey

Ex-Newcastle and Chelsea playmaker Christian Atsu is trapped after the catastrophic earthquake

Irish Mirror · Feb 6, 2023

Turkey and Syria earthquake: At least 1,300 killed after 7.8 magnitude quake

Thousands of rescue teams are working to free people still trapped under rubble.

Daily Record · Feb 6, 2023