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Zelensky hopes for truce, says he’ll meet Putin ‘personally’

Ukraine expects full ceasefire from today Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday that he expects a full ceasefire with Russia starting on Monday. He...

Brutal femicide in central Istanbul sparks public outrage

A 34-year-old woman, Bahar Aksu, was shot dead in broad daylight by her ex-husband in central Istanbul. Rustem Elibol, along with three accomplices, attempted...

May Day protests spark mass arrests in Istanbul and beyond

More than 200 protesters have been arrested in Turkey as people gathered in Istanbul for May Day. People across the world have marked the annual...

6.2 magnitude earthquake hit Istanbul leaving 236 injured

A powerful earthquake struck the Sea of Marmara on Wednesday afternoon, sending tremors across Istanbul and surrounding provinces, and prompting Turkish officials to reinforce...

Historic domes of Agia Sophia are being renovated

Turkey has begun sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Agia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument’s historic domes from the threat of...

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Germany gender-neutral language ban in public offices

Germany’s Education Minister Karin Prien has announced a ban...

Turkey cartoon outrage sparks arrests and backlash

A satirical cartoon published by Turkish magazine Leman has...

Greek lawyer arrested in occupied north on espionage charges

Greek lawyer Georgios Bartzokis has been arrested in the...

Worker dies during heatwave in northern Italy

A 47-year-old construction worker dies during a heatwave in...
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