Turkey

Homeless man reportedly insults Erdogan to get food, bed in jail

Authorities in Turkey have charged many thousands, from journalists to teenagers and even a former Miss Turkey, for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkey floats earlier 2028 vote that would clear way for Erdogan to run again

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during the opening ceremony of the Cerkezkoy-Kapikule high-speed railway line in Kirklareli, Turkey, October 9, 2026. Murat Kula/Turkish Presidential Press Office/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.

Aston Villa put six past Fenerbahce in record rout

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum linked recent violent attacks in schools to “behaviour associated with communication on social media”.

Yamal stays cool at boiling Galatasaray to lift Barcelona to victory

Lamine Yamal celebrates Barcelona’s third goal in the Champions League’s match against Galatasaray on Oct 13.

UN experts slam Turkey’s ‘crackdown’ on LGBTQ organisations

The authorities recently launched a major clampdown on the LGBTQ community.

Azerbaijan's governing party defends school uniform rules after hijab dispute

Kurdish PKK militants quit some camps in north Iraq, Turkish sources say

Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia condemn Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport

11 killed, 27 injured after coach crashes into truck in Turkey

Fire department and first aid officials operating at the site, where a coach collided with a truck on Oct 11, in Manisa, west of Turkey.

Turkey sack national team coach Montella, football federation says

Soccer Football - Nations League - Group A1 - Italy v Turkey - Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna, Italy - October 5, 2026 Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

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