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Turkey-Syria earthquake: how disaster diplomacy can bring warring countries together to save lives

The death toll of the massive earthquakes that have rocked the Turkey-Syria border region has now exceeded 5,000 people and the World Health Organization has suggested it could rise as high as 20,000. The catastrophe has led to an international outpouring of support. Numerous international rescue, medical, and other teams…

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The Standard View: Machinery of government changes are unlikely to impact growth – or change minds

The first 72 hours following a disaster are critical. The chances of finding survivors in the rubble of buildings diminishes with every passing breath. That is why it is vital that the international community comes together to do whatever it can to assist in southern Turkey and northern Syria following…

Evening Standard

Miracle baby born in Turkey earthquake rubble as mother trapped during labour dies

While the newborn is saved, the image of a father holding the hand of his dead 15-year-old daughter represents the agony of those of who have lost loved ones

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Three British nationals missing after devastating Turkey earthquake

The 7.8 magnitude quake hit Turkish city Gaziantep in the early hours of Monday

The Independent UK

"A number of young athletes" among Turkey Syria earthquake victims as IOC promises help

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has promised they are "ready to help in whatever way we can" after Turkey and Syria were devastated by earthquakes

Daily Mirror

Map of Turkey shows areas affected by huge earthquakes as death toll tops 5,000

Turkish authorities say some 13.5 million people have been affected in an area spanning 280 miles

The Independent UK

Turkey earthquake: Three Brits revealed to be missing as death toll climbs past 5,000

Three British nationals are missing after two major earthquakes struck south-eastern Turkey on Monday, the Foreign Secretary has revealed.

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Videos reveal extent of Turkey, Syria earthquake devastation

Harrowing moments caught on camera provide a glimpse into the scale of the destruction and horror caused by the quakes.

Al Jazeera

Three British nationals missing after Turkey earthquake kills 5,000 people

Making a statement in the Commons, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly confirmed that three British nationals are missing and a further 35 are affected by the earthquake in Syria and Turkey

Daily Mirror

Turkey declares 3-month emergency in 10 quake-hit provinces

Turkish president announces measure to ensure rescue and recovery work is ‘carried out quickly’.

Al Jazeera

Who is Christian Atsu? Ex-Premier League star injured in Turkey earthquake

The winger had spells at Chelsea, Everton, Bournemouth and Newcastle

Irish Mirror

Turkey earthquake: Fears death toll could pass 10,000 as another quake hits

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said the impact of the quakes was “on a scale that we have not seen for quite some time”

Evening Standard

Former Everton player Christian Atsu found alive after Turkey earthquake

Christian Atsu is recovering in hospital with injuries after being pulled from the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Turkey

Liverpool Echo

Erdogan declares state of emergency for Turkey quake zone

President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday declared as a disaster zone the 10 provinces affected by the devastating earthquakes in southern Turkey, imposing a state of emergency in the region for three months.

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Evening Standard

How to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

Charities such as Oxfam and the British Red Cross, among others, have launched emergency appeals to support survivors of the 7.8 magnitude quake

Belfast Live

Turkey and Syria earthquake victims to be remembered in Derry

"There is a sizable Turkish and Kurdish community in Derry. Many of them have family and friends caught up in this awful tragedy"

The Independent UK

Greece: 3 dead after boat with migrants hits rocks

Three migrants died and 16 have been rescued off the Greek island of Lesbos after a dinghy transporting them from the nearby coast of Turkey hit rocks in high winds

Daily Mirror

World's tallest woman forced to lie over 6 plane seats because she can't sit up

Rumeysa Gelgi from Turkey has extremely rare condition Weaver Syndrome and stands at more than 7ft tall meaning she can't travel in normal-sized cars and flies lying down

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The Independent UK

British travellers in Turkey urged to make contact with family and friends

UK Foreign Office issues advice to holidaymakers

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Turkey and Syria earthquake death toll ‘could pass 20,000’

World Health Organization official warns that number killed could quadruple. Plus, efforts to save the pink river dolphin

Daily Record

Foreign Office issues urgent Turkey travel warning in wake of deadly earthquakes and aftershocks

Anyone planning to travel to Turkey or Syria should know the latest advice.

Radio France Internationale

Earthquake death toll rises to more than 5,000 in Turkey, Syria

Hampered by winter weather, frequent aftershocks and the dangers posed by badly damaged buildings, rescuers in Turkey and Syria continue to search for survivors of Monday's earthquake, as the toll passes 5,000 dead.

The New Daily

Turkey and Syria’s earthquakes: What happened, where’s next, and should Aussies be worried?

Thousands have died in Turkey and Syria following a series of strong earthquakes, which experts said were a long time coming.

Reuters

German-Turkish community races to send money and blankets to quake victims

Turkish and Kurdish communities in Germany have launched donation drives to send money, warm clothes and blankets to victims of a devastating earthquake that tore through Turkey and northwest Syria on Monday.

Liverpool Echo

Sky Talk, Sky Mobile, Vodafone and Voxi offering free calls after Turkey earthquake

The phone companies have removed international charges in the wake of the Turkey earthquake

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