Nuri Aslan, from the the Republican People's Party (CHP) will temporarily lead the city and will serve as interim mayor until the conclusion of imprisoned Imamoglu's trial

The U.S. brokered maritime and energy ceasefires between Ukraine and Russia, easing tensions but raising concerns over sanctions and enforcement.

Speculation suggests potential solutions such as partially dismantling the system or relocating it to a U.S. military base within Turkey.

As mass arrests continue in Turkey, the main opposition party will launch a signature campaign, framed as a referendum, to safeguard Imamoglou's candidacy.

“We will all dismantle this coup together, this dark stain on our democracy,” İmamoğlu declared, calling for protests on Sunday following his arrest on charges of corruption.

After throwing key opposition leader in prison, Turkey is now jailing journalists who covered the related protests.

Israeli airstrikes hit multiple targets in the north, central and southern regions of Gaza early Sunday. Health officials reported at least 30 people killed in Rafah and Khan Younis, among which the senior Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel and his wife

After 38 days hospitalized with pneumonia, the 88-year-old pontiff made his first public appearance on Sunday from the balcony of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, just before returning to Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City

A key political rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Ekrem Imamoglu was detained on Wednesday, days before he was due to be selected as a 2028 presidential candidate, over allegations of corruption and terrorism ties

In addition to the bench, fans installed a red mailbox for messages to Payne’s family, allowing admirers to share condolences and memories.

While no major agreements were reached, the talks signal a willingness among the three nations to navigate their differences and maintain dialogue in a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape

According to Reuters, Israel's military reported intercepting three rockets launched from southern Lebanon, specifically from a district located around 6 kilometers (4 miles) north of the border

There is no official word on when Pope Francis might return to the Vatican. With Easter Sunday falling on April 20, his discharge remains uncertain

The UK government has temporarily lifted restrictions on overnight flights to help clear the backlog, while Heathrow is focusing on relocating aircraft and restoring normal operations

The arrest of Istanbul’s elected mayor just days before he was expected to declare his candidacy against Erdogan has raised concerns about democracy and political interference in Turkey.

For the third consecutive day, protesters have gathered outside Istanbul’s City Hall, responding to a call from the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP). The leader of Turkey’s main opposition party, Ozgur Ozel announced that 300,000 people assembled in Istanbul on Friday night to support Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was arrested on Wednesday on charges of “corruption” […]

The Financial Times reports that major European military powers are in talks to revamp the security framework on the continent, as they are ready to undertake more responsibilities in NATO as the U.S. appears to be disengaging from the military alliance, citing four European officials. Citing a new report, the FT says the UK, Germany, […]

Germany’s €1 trillion spending plan alarms EU partners, who fear unfair competition from Berlin’s subsidies to strategic industries and defense.

Thousands continue to defy bans and protest across Turkey over the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, a move the opposition says is aimed at silencing political rivals.

Heathrow will be closed all of Friday due to a fire at a local substation.