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Opetaia faces prospect of Turkey title defence

Australia's pound-for-pound king Jai Opetaia could be forced to defend his IBF cruiserweight title in Istanbul.

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Spain deploys hundreds of extra troops as it steps up efforts to bring wildfires under control

Spanish firefighters are still battling 12 major and active wildfires in the northwestern Galicia region as much of southern Europe reels from record hot temperatures.

Euronews

‘Being short is a curse’: the men paying thousands to get their legs broken – and lengthened

It looks like medieval torture, from the metal rods inserted into sawn bones to the months of agonising recovery. But to some, travelling to Turkey to gain a few inches is a (very high) price worth paying

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Cyprus welcomes resignation of UK trade envoy after visit to occupied north

Afzal Khan had said visit to Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus was in personal capacity but resigned after furore

The Guardian - UK

Death toll rises as wildfires continue to burn across southern Europe

Firefighters in Spain, Portugal, Greece and Turkey continue to battle wildfires that have raged on for weeks. Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist, challenging efforts to contain the blazes.

Euronews

UK trade envoy to Turkey resigns over visit to occupied northern Cyprus

Labour MP Afzal Khan said he was visiting for personal reasons, but also held a meeting with Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar.

Euronews

Labour MP resigns as trade envoy over northern Cyprus visit

A Labour MP has resigned as the UK’s trade envoy to Turkey amid controversy over a visit to Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus

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MP resigns as trade envoy over controversial Cyprus visit

Afzal Khan stepped down from his position on Friday

The Independent UK

MP resigns as trade envoy over northern Cyprus visit

The Labour MP for Manchester Rusholme stepped down from his role as the UK’s trade envoy to Turkey.

Evening Standard

Turkey to provide weapons and support to Syria under new defence pact, officials say

Syria's interim government has faced mounting challenges in restoring order after nearly 14 years of civil war following the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad by Islamist-led rebel forces in December.

Euronews

Turkey to provide weapons and support to Syria under new defense agreement

Turkey will provide weapons, military equipment, and logistical support to Syria as part of a defense agreement

The Independent UK

Grave by grave, a new project in divided Cyprus tries to mend mistrust

A group of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots is working together to restore cemeteries on both sides of divided Cyprus

The Independent UK

Ankara, Damascus Top Diplomats Warn Israel Over Syria Action

Turkey's foreign minister and his Syrian counterpart on Wednesday warned Israel not to stir up chaos in Syria and demanded an end to all external interventions aimed at destabilising the war-torn country.

International Business Times

'It's a beast': Inside British rider Charlie Tanfield's preparation to try and break the UCI Hour Record

Brit set for world record attempt on Thursday in Konya, Turkey

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Perseid meteor shower 2025 outshines moon to put on a spectacular show (photos)

The Perseid meteor shower 2025 peaked Aug. 12-13, delighting skywatchers worldwide.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey and Italy boost cooperation in bid to shape Libya’s political future

Turkey and Italy are working more closely on migration, energy and regional influence as they seek to shape Libya’s political future. Both see the North African country as a key shared interest and are moving to consolidate their positions in the conflict-torn but energy-rich eastern Mediterranean.

The Independent UK

At least 3 dead and thousands displaced as wildfires rage across southern Europe

Wildfires are raging across southern Europe, killing at least three people in Spain, Turkey and Albania

The Conversation

Why people reclaim words meant to insult them – and how this has become a powerful tool for protest

In 2013, a wave of protests began in Turkey in opposition to the planned demolition of Gezi Park in Istanbul. The protests soon evolved into mass anti-government demonstrations, and a landmark moment in the country’s history of resistance.

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The Independent UK

Turkey detains constructor after building collapses in earthquake

Authorities have detained the owner and constructor of a building that collapsed during a magnitude 6.1 earthquake in northwestern Turkey

Euronews

One killed and dozens injured after 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's Balıkesir

The quake, with its epicentre in the town of Sındırgı, sent shockwaves felt some 200 kilometres to the north, in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul.

The Independent UK

Woman dies after Turkey earthquake flattens over a dozen buildings

Authorities urge residents to avoid returning to unstable structures

The Independent UK

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake causes buildings to collapse in Turkey

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck in Turkey’s northwestern province of Balikesi

Space

August full moon 2025 captivates skywatchers worldwide as Sturgeon Moon lights up the sky (photos)

The 2025 full 'Sturgeon Moon' graced the night sky on Aug. 9.

Euronews

Wildfires rage across southern Europe amid record temperatures

France, Spain, Greece and Turkey are all battling wildfires as a new heatwave brings record temperatures surpassing 42 degrees Celsius.

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Man Tries To Renovate His Basement, Ends Up Finding Ancient Underground City Instead

The mysterious underground city rediscovered in Turkey has raised many speculations about its origins. Here's why!

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