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WorldTrump peace plan: Hamas to begin Israeli hostage release on MondayIsrael will free 250 prisoners and 1700 detainees in the first exchange.11 Oct 10:41 PM
WorldTeam of 200 US troops to 'oversee' Gaza truce, officials sayNo American troops are planned to enter Gaza under the new ceasefire deal.10 Oct 01:01 AM
EntertainmentRobbie Williams Istanbul concert banned over safety concernsSeveral Turkish NGOs had urged officials to cancel the concert.05 Oct 06:32 PM
WorldIsrael blockade sparks global protests over Gaza aid flotillaBarcelona police said 15,000 people marched in protest against Israel's move.03 Oct 12:19 AM
WorldIsrael to deport Gaza flotilla activists after sea interceptionsGreta Thunberg was among dozens stopped as Israeli forces seized the flotilla.02 Oct 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTrump takes a page from the world’s autocratsNYT analysis: 'Few [authoritarians] have a sense of humour [or] can laugh at themselves'.21 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldQatar PM urges world to reject 'double standards' and punish IsraelDoha to host regional summit as Turkish minister says 'Israeli expansionism', a key issue.14 Sep 08:55 PM
WorldHistoric Turkish station's transformation sparks cultural debateThe transformation is opposed by locals who value its historic role.04 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldDramatic sinking: $1.6m yacht capsizes on maiden voyageThe owner, captain, and crew swam to land as the coast guard arrived.04 Sep 03:00 AM
WorldWhy Xi and Putin's latest speeches at SCO matterPutin blamed the West for the Ukraine conflict during his address.01 Sep 07:24 PM
WorldXi hosts Russia, India at summit to strengthen SCO tiesXi hosted the SCO summit in Tianjin with leaders from 20 countries.31 Aug 06:37 PM
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WorldInfluencer faces five years in prison for pole dance at historic siteLocal authorities are investigating, calling it a disrespectful act.27 Aug 06:06 AM
WorldRussian goes missing during Bosphorus swimming raceSwimmers were racing in Istanbul from Turkey's Asian side to its European side.25 Aug 08:58 PM
WorldVillages evacuated as wildfire rages near Gallipoli war sitesTwelve planes and 18 helicopters are fighting the flames.17 Aug 06:02 PM
KahuMana over money: Why Māori influencer rejected $50k gambling deal He travelled to Turkey for dental work, saving thousands.15 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentUncomfortable exchange: Coach's awkward interview with young reporterThe football coach appeared intent on not looking at the 24-year-old.14 Aug 07:33 AM
WorldEuropean heatwave tragedy: Boy dies, Unesco site threatened by fireA boy died of heatstroke in Sardinia after being found in a car.11 Aug 07:56 PM
WorldDamage to Turkey's Balikesir province after a 6.1-magnitude quakeBuildings have been destroyed and damaged in the Balikesir province after a 6.1-magnitude quake that struck Sindirgi in western Turkey.Watch10 Aug 07:01 PM
Travel newsOn The Up: 'Pretty tight squeeze' - Four Kiwis' epic 16,000km trip squashed in tiny car for charityThe team is travelling across Europe and Asia as part of an international rally. 29 Jul 01:28 AM
WorldIran blames Europe as 2015 nuclear deal falters, talks set for IstanbulThe original deal unravelled when Donald Trump withdrew.21 Jul 08:53 PM
WorldZelenskyy announces new peace talks with Russia amid ongoing conflictThe Kremlin has not yet confirmed the meeting between the two warring sides.21 Jul 08:34 PM
WorldGeothermal greenhouses growing tomatoes through cold wintersCost is the main reason why there aren't more geothermal farming operations in the US.21 Jul 06:00 PM
WorldUS brokers ceasefire between Israel and Syria as 638 killed in clashesA UN organisation said 79,339 people have been displaced since Sunday.19 Jul 03:52 AM
WorldWildfires rage on Crete amid deadly European heatwaveFires have broken out in the highlands of Scotland, among other parts of Europe.03 Jul 09:52 PM
WorldIsrael deports Greta Thunberg after Gaza-bound aid boat detentionFour activists, including Thunberg, agreed to be deported after detention.10 Jun 06:29 PM
WorldIsraeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta ThunbergThe Swedish campaigner was among the activists on board the Madleen.09 Jun 10:42 PM
World5.8-magnitude quake rattles Turkey's southwestern resortsA 14-year-old girl died amid the chaos in Mugla province.03 Jun 06:12 AM
World'Unproductive': Ukraine peace talks end without wider truce agreementThe meeting in Istanbul ended without a breakthrough on a wider truce in the conflict.03 Jun 12:07 AM
WorldRussia to present peace terms to Ukraine at Istanbul talksKremlin rules out three-way meeting between Putin, Zelenskyy and Trump.28 May 06:42 PM
WorldRussia launches record drone attack on Ukraine, killing oneUkraine said the 273 drone targets included the capital, Kyiv.18 May 06:10 PM
WorldRussian drone attack on minibus in Ukraine kills nine civiliansFour people were also wounded in the attack, the local military administration said.17 May 06:24 AM
WorldUkraine war talks yield POW swap, but no truceTrump has said 'nothing's going to happen' until he meets Putin face-to-face.16 May 08:12 PM
