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Turkey Wildfire Largely under Control, Erdogan Says

A wind-stoked wildfire that has been raging near a popular resort in southwestern Turkey has been largely brought under control, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday. The blaze erupted Tuesday in the Bordubet region, near Marmaris on the Aegean Sea coast, and spread rapidly, blackening swaths of pine forest and…

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Friday's headlines: Celtic-fan mum dies in Las Vegas and Scot stranded in Turkey

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Belfast pensioners praise Jet2 for prompt compensation payments

The women were delayed on a flight from Belfast International to Dalaman in Turkey

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Turkey wildfire largely under control, Erdogan says

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that a wind-stoked wildfire that has been raging near a popular resort in southwestern Turkey has been “largely” brought under control

The Independent UK

Solidarity behind Ukraine's Russia fight atop summit agendas

Back-to-back world leader summits in Europe this weekend will focus on uniting Western nations behind Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s invasion and overcoming Turkey’s opposition to NATO membership for Finland and Sweden

The Independent UK

Bristol Airport named best in Europe for eco initiatives

The airport won the accolade jointly with Istanbul Airport in Turkey

Birmingham Post

Iran: Israeli Accusation of Iranian Plot to Harm Israelis in Istanbul ‘Ridiculous’

Iran said on Friday Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid’s accusation of an Iranian plot to harm Israelis in Istanbul was "ridiculous" and aimed at damaging Iranian-Turkish relations. At a news conference in Ankara on Thursday, Lapid thanked his host Turkey for helping abort a suspected Iranian plot against Israelis in…

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Iran: Israeli accusation of Iranian plot to harm Israelis in Istanbul 'ridiculous'

Iran said on Friday Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid’s accusation of an Iranian plot to harm Israelis in Istanbul was "ridiculous" and aimed at damaging Iranian-Turkish relations.

Reuters

Edinburgh easyJet passenger left stranded in Turkey after flight cancelled

NHS worker Caroline Daniels was taking a solo holiday to Turkey but was left stranded after EasyJet cancelled her flight back to Edinburgh just hours before she was due to board

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Kyle Rittenhouse announces new video game that allows people to shoot ‘fake news turkeys’

Proceeds from game will be used ‘to sue left-wing media organisations for defamation’

The Independent UK

Israeli FM Thanks Turkey for Foiling Attacks on Israelis

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Thursday thanked Turkish authorities for their cooperation in allegedly foiling attacks against Israeli citizens in Turkey, and warned Israel would not "sit idly by' in the face of threats to its citizens from Iran. Lapid made the comments after a meeting with his Turkish…

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Wildfire rages on Turkish coast where officials warned of vulnerabilities

Firefighters were tackling a wildfire for a third day on Friday in southwest Turkey, where municipal officials have warned that national authorities are unprepared even after last year's devastating fires revealed a lack of planes and personnel.

Reuters

Easyjet passengers travelling to Glasgow left stranded in Germany after emergency landing

The flight from Turkey to Glasgow was diverted to Frankfurt Airport after a woman became unwell onboard. Glasgow mum, Izzy Mcfaull described the situation as "a complete nightmare".

Glasgow Live

Scots Easyjet passenger stranded in Turkey after airline cancels flight home

Caroline Daniels was told the next flight home was full and Easyjet couldn't get her on another plane.

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U.S. welcomes Turkey's help on Ukraine grain exports

The United States welcomes Turkey's involvement in brokering an agreement to get grain out of Ukraine, John Kirby, the national security spokesman, said Thursday.

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Aid Groups Warn of Grave Consequences if Syria Mandate Stops

Unless the UN Security Council extends its approval of aid deliveries to opposition-held parts of northwest Syria next month, food supplies will be depleted by September in the region that is home to some 4 million people, aid agencies warned Thursday. Concerns have been rising in recent months that the…

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Appetite for frogs’ legs in France and Belgium ‘driving species to extinction’

Conservationists say exploitation of amphibians leading to depletion of native species abroad

The Independent UK

Israeli FM thanks Turkey for foiling attacks on Israelis

Israel's Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has thanked Turkey for its cooperation in foiling attacks against Israelis and warned Israel would not “sit idly by’ in the face of threats from Iran to its citizens

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UK defence and foreign secretaries in Turkey to talk war and weapons ahead of Nato summit

UK sees chance to sell Ankara Eurofighter Typhoon warplanes as US F-16 deal in danger of collapse

Reuters

Taliban's isolation makes Afghan earthquake response harder

A devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, which killed at least 1,000 people and flattened homes in remote villages close to the Pakistani border, poses the biggest challenge yet for the Taliban since they seized power nearly a year ago.

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Iranians Arrested in Turkey Ahead of Israeli FM’s Visit

Turkish authorities have detained five Iranians suspected of planning attacks on Israelis ahead of Thursday's visit to Turkey by Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, Turkish media reports said. Hurriyet newspaper reported that Turkish authorities detained five Iranian nationals on Wednesday suspected of involvement in an alleged plot to assassinate Israeli…

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Iran Replaces Taeb as Head of Revolutionary Guards Intelligence Unit

Iran has dismissed the powerful chief of the Revolutionary Guards' intelligence unit, Hossein Taeb, Iranian state TV reported on Thursday, days after Israeli media accused him of being behind an alleged Iranian plot to kill or abduct Israeli tourists in Turkey. The station gave no reason for the change, but…

Evening Standard

Six years on, the greatest legacy of Brexit is the lies that will outlast Boris Johnson

We do not talk about Brexit any more. So it is easy to forget about the origins of a damaging trend of lying and denial in politics. They in fact go further back than Johnson’s premiership, to a vote in 2016, and to the cynical falsehoods told by the Leave…

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Saudi-Turkish Investment Ties Head Towards New Phase

Saudi and Turkish businessmen have discussed broader horizons in strategic areas and vital economic sectors, revealing plans to access the Saudi market through the fields of contracting, infrastructure, industry, and technology. Their talks came during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Turkey on Wednesday. “The visit…

The Guardian - UK

UK offers expertise in escort of Ukraine grain to avert starvation in Africa

Liz Truss and Turkish foreign minister meet to discuss safe passage for convoy under UN plan

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