BIZARRE: 22 - You Need To See This

I was the only solo traveller on a cruise along Turkey’s Turquoise Coast – this is how I found it

Being the only person travelling alone on a small ship sounded awkward – but Rebecca Hall takes a chance by climbing aboard a traditional gulet, and finds it to be one of her most freeing holiday experiences yet

The Independent UK · Jun 22

Turkish court bans website critical of NATO summit

A website critical of the NATO military alliance has been blocked by a Turkish court order ahead of a summit of the bloc in Ankara.

AAP · Jun 21

Australia’s Jackson Irvine has no sympathy for Paraguay after historic World Cup red card

Paraguay’s Miguel Almirón will miss the crucial last Group D match against the Socceroos after being sent off against Turkey for covering mouth

The Guardian - AU · Jun 21

Turkey 0-1 Paraguay: Ex-EPL star makes unwanted World Cup history despite win

Almiron became the first player to be sent off for covering his mouth , but Paraguay clung on for a 1-0 World Cup win over Turkey.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20

World Cup 2026 results: Paraguay scores fastest goal of tournament so far

Paraguay scored the fastest goal of the World ⁠Cup so far to beat Turkey 1-0 in Group D. Matías ⁠Galarza scored just 64 seconds in, before Paraguay held on for the rest of the game against a tide of attempts from Turkey. The win means the United States have been…

The Independent UK · Jun 20

World Cup 2026: USA’s ‘high IQ’ squad backed to handle hype; Casemiro heading for Miami; Sweden set for Dutch test – as it happened

Spirits are soaring among the co-hosts USA, while Turkey were left to brood over the missed chances that condemned them to a shock exit

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20

Lebanon becomes latest battleground in Turkish-Israeli tensions

Lebanon is emerging as the newest flashpoint in the increasingly strained relations between Turkey and Israel, with the former's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issuing a stark warning that Turkish security begins in Beirut.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 20

US book their place in next round at World Cup

The ⁠United ⁠States showed they could win ​without Christian Pulisic on Friday, beating Australia 2-0 to reach ​the World Cup round of ‌32, but coach Mauricio Pochettino is hoping his talisman will return for their next match.

Bangkok Post · Jun 20

Miguel Almiron becomes first player sent off for covering mouth at World Cup

Almiron was dismissed in first-half stoppage time but Paraguay clung on for a 1-0 win over Turkey

The Independent UK · Jun 20

World Cup 2026: Turkey crash out after defeat to ten-man Paraguay

Paraguay secured a 1-0 victory over Turkey despite being reduced to 10 men on Friday, a result that guaranteed the United States first place in Group D and eliminated Turkey from World Cup contention.

France 24 · Jun 20