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Tilda Swinton Says Stories are Vital as New Fantasy Film Hits Cannes

Tilda Swinton said Saturday that the world needs stories more than ever as her fantastical new fable "Three Thousand Years of Longing", from "Mad Max" creator George Miller, premiered at Cannes. Swinton plays an academic who releases a djinn (played by British star Idris Elba) from a bottle she finds…

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Turkey dreams of far-fetched gas pipeline with Israel

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey is ready for energy cooperation with Israel after years of enmity, reviving a project to pipe Israeli gas to Europe as Ankara seeks to reduce its dependence on Russia.

AFP

Turkey summons US envoy Flake after Istanbul rally warning

Turkey’s foreign relations ministry summoned Ambassador Jeff Flake after the U.S. Embassy posted a warning that police might respond violently to an opposition rally in Istanbul.

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Turkey summons U.S. envoy over demonstration alert - sources

Turkey's foreign ministry summoned the ambassador of the United States on Sunday to convey discomfort over an alert the embassy published on its website related to an opposition rally in central Istanbul, foreign ministry sources said.

Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan conditions support for Nordic nations' NATO bids

Istanbul (AFP) - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said Turkey would not look "positively" on Sweden and Finland's NATO bids unless its terror-related concerns were addressed, despite broad support from other allies including the United States.

AFP

Thousands Protest Turkish Opposition Politician’s Conviction

Thousands gathered for a rally in Istanbul on Saturday to protest the conviction of leading Turkish opposition politician Canan Kaftancioglu for insulting the president and the state. Demonstrators in the central district of Maltepe chanted songs and waved the opposition and national flags. Kaftancioglu, who was sentenced to just under…

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Thousands protest Turkish opposition politician's conviction

Thousands gathered for a rally in Istanbul on Saturday to protest the conviction of leading Turkish opposition politician Canan Kaftancioglu for insulting the president and the state.

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Turkey's Erdogan puts conditions on support for Nordic nations' NATO bids

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Homecoming celebrations planned for Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O’Rourke following World Championship wins

It was Turkish delight for Amy (25) and Lisa (20) as they made history at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Istanbul on Thursday

Irish Mirror

Katie Taylor congratulates Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O'Rourke on World Championship wins

Both Broadhurst and O'Rourke struck gold for Ireland in Istanbul on Thursday

Irish Mirror

Who is hosting the Europa Champions League Final 2023? What we know

The 2022 Europa League final is set for Wednesday night but fans are already looking ahead to the Champions League.

The National (Scotland)

Turkey pins NATO expansion on support in Kurdish conflict

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey doesn’t favor Sweden and Finland joining NATO, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in Istanbul on Friday, potentially dashing the two countries’ hopes of a quick accession to the military alliance.

Tribune News Service

Key Turkish opposition figure banned from politics after anti-Erdoğan tweet

Fears of pre-election crackdown in Turkey as appeals court confirms charges against Canan Kaftancıoğlu of CHP

The Guardian - UK

Turkish court upholds top opposition politician's conviction for insulting president

Turkey's top court upheld convictions and a jail term against leading opposition politician Canan Kaftancioglu for insulting the president and the state, according to a ruling it made public on Thursday.

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Liverpool midfielder chased burglars in lift after theft of Champions League medal

Florent Sinama-Pongolle had his Champions League medal stolen after the 2005 Istanbul final but, thanks to Momo Sissoko, can see the funny side

AFP

Uyghurs in Turkey urge UN rights chief to probe China 're-education camps'

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey's Uyghur Muslims on Tuesday urged the UN human rights chief to independently investigate the so-called "re-education camps" and allegations of rights abuses, torture and even genocide when she visits China's Xinjiang province this month.

Daily Mirror

UK Weather: Five-day heatwave kicks off with 26C sunshine hotter than Turkey on way

Temperatures are set to soar across parts of the UK as some areas even being recorded as hotter than Istanbul with the mercury set to hit as high as 26C before the week is out

Radio France Internationale

The escaping Russians finding a better life in Turkey

Turkey is becoming a prime destination for Russians seeking to escape crackdowns by President Vladimir Putin and the effects of global economic sanctions. Turkey remains one of the few countries where Russian airplanes can fly, and where Russian passport holders can enter without visas.

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Turkey inflation spirals to nearly 70 percent

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkey's official inflation rate spiralled to nearly 70 percent in April, data showed on Thursday, posing a huge challenge to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose unconventional economic policies are often blamed for the economic turmoil.

AFP

Turkey inflation spirals to nearly 70 percent in April

Reuters

Turkish philanthropist says political pressure led to life sentence ruling

Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala, who was sentenced to life in prison for trying to overthrow the government by financing protests in 2013, said on Wednesday that the ruling violated legal standards and reflected political pressure on the court.

Wales Online

One of UK's most wanted men arrested as he tried to fly on false passport

Alex Male was attempting to fly from Lisbon to Istanbul

AFP

May Day holiday marred by clashes in Turkey, France

Istanbul (AFP) - Police and protesters clashed in Turkey and France during May Day rallies on Sunday, as tens of thousands marched across the world in support of workers' rights.

AFP

Turkey clashes mar global May Day holiday

Istanbul (AFP) - Turkish riot police clashed on Sunday with protesters and detained scores during a May Day rally, as tens of thousands marched across Europe in support of workers' rights.

Reuters

Turkish police detain dozens in May Day demonstrations

Turkish riot police detained dozens of protesters trying to reach Istanbul's main Taksim Square for May Day demonstrations against economic hardship caused by raging inflation.

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