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Elif Shafak: ‘As a novelist in Turkey, you can find yourself put on trial, prosecuted... almost digitally lynched’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: Nearly two decades after being put on trial for ‘insulting Turkishness’, Shafak has become one of the UK’s most popular authors. Ahead of her appearance at the Hay Festival, she speaks with Annabel Nugent about her latest novel and Turkey’s fraught politics

The Independent UK

Turkish Cypriots protest over what they say is Turkey's introduction of Islam into education system

Several thousand Turkish Cypriots took to the streets of the northern half of ethnically divided Cyprus’ capital Nicosia to protest what they say is Turkey’s attempt to erode their secular roots and to strengthen the hold of political Islam over their society

The Independent UK

90 Fascinating Discoveries That Bring The Ancient World Back To Life, As Seen On This FB Page

Indiana Jones and Lara Croft would be jealous.

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Mum Left in Tears After Benidorm Horror—Defies Family to Blow £5K on Risky Turkey Surgery

Carla White says the £5,000 she spent on cosmetic surgery in Turkey was the best money she’s ever spent — and it’s hard to argue with her.

The Fashion Central

Istanbul Lockdown Aims To Prevent May Day Marches

Istanbul authorities on Wednesday closed metro trains, buses and Bosphorous ferries, paralysing Turkey's biggest city in a bid to prevent May Day demonstrations.

International Business Times

Swedish Reporter Gets Suspended Term Over Erdogan Insult

A Turkish court on Wednesday handed a Swedish journalist an 11-month suspended sentence for insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, but he remains behind bars awaiting trial on a second more serious charge.

International Business Times

Swedish journalist gets 11-month suspended prison term in Turkey for insulting Erdogan

A Turkish court has convicted a Swedish journalist of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

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Autosport 75: When Red Bull had its own intra-team fight like Norris vs Piastri

Sixty-eight thousandths of a second after one lap of the 3.6-mile Suzuka circuit. That was all that separated Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber in qualifying for last week’s Japanese Grand Prix… and it was effectively the margin by which the German won the race.

Autosport

The race for Central Asia’s transport routes: Who will dominate the new Silk Roads?

With Europe searching for trade routes that bypass Russia, eyes have turned to the region.

Euronews

Turkey and Italy strengthen ties with trade and defense agreements

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have witnessed the formal exchange of a dozen cooperation agreements including on defense

The Independent UK

The ancient sites finally revealing the secrets of a long-lost Stone Age civilisation

The civilisation, now known as the Taş Tepeler culture, appears to have had a fertility-centred belief system

The Independent UK

Tour of Turkey: Tibor Del Grosso shows his power and talent on rising finish

Under 23 cyclocross world champion beats Giovanni Lonardi and Lander Loockx to take first road race victory

Cycling News

Turkey's Opposition Says Erdogan's Canal Plan Behind Latest Arrests

Prosecutors in Turkey announced dozens more arrests Saturday as part of an ongoing corruption probe, denounced by opposition leaders as a pretext to remove resistance to an ambitious Istanbul canal project.

International Business Times

Turkey's youth rise up over mayor's jailing and worsening economy

Thousands of young people across Turkey are protesting against the jailing of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main rival. Many say they no longer fear prison, claiming they have nothing left to lose.

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Princess Anne joins solemn ceremony in Turkey marking 110th anniversary of WWI battle

Britain’s Princess Anne joined a dawn ceremony near the World War I battlefields on Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula to remember the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lost their lives in an ill-fated battle 110 years ago

Evening Standard

Duchess of Edinburgh to attend Anzac Day commemorations in the capital

Anzac Day has been commemorated in the capital since the first anniversary of the First World War Anzac landings at Gallipoli, Turkey.

Evening Standard

King pays special tribute to Australian and New Zealand forces on Anzac Day

The Princess Royal will attend a dawn service for the Australian and New Zealand troops who fell in Gallipoli in north-west Turkey in 1915.

Evening Standard

Princess Royal hails Turkish friends and presses importance of remembrance

Anne addressed a service to mark the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign in north-west Turkey.

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Princess Royal to remember fallen soldiers during Gallipoli visit

Anne will also deliver a message from the King during her visit to north-west Turkey on the 110th anniversary of the ill-fated campaign.

Euronews

Hundreds injured after magnitude 6.2 earthquake strikes near Istanbul

Hundreds injured as a powerful earthquake strikes Istanbul and other parts of northwestern Turkey.

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Simon Calder’s advice after 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Istanbul

Is it still safe to travel to Turkey? The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder has all the information and advice after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the capital of Istanbul on Wednesday (23 April).

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Lyrid meteor shower 2025 delights stargazers with the help of a dramatic fireball display (photos)

The Lyrids 2025 did not disappoint, and we've got the photos to prove it!

International Business Times

Powerful 6.2-magnitude Quake Hits Off Istanbul Coast

A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul on Wednesday, with the impact felt across Turkey's largest city where people rushed onto the streets.

The Independent UK

An earthquake shakes Istanbul, with no immediate reports of serious damage

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 has shaken Istanbul and other areas in Turkey

Euronews

Istanbul shaken by magnitude 6.2 earthquake, more than 150 people injured

The incident, which started at 12:49 pm local time during a public holiday when many children were out of school and celebrating in the streets, caused widespread panic in Istanbul, which is on tenterhooks due to the looming threat of a major earthquake.

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