Ozgur Ozel tells the BBC’s Orla Guerin protests will continue until the jailed Istanbul mayor is freed.
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JD Vance will join wife in Greenland but trip scaled back
Greenland’s leaders have criticised planned visits by US officials after Trump’s threats to annex the island.
Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to US
The US President says the tariffs on cars will come into effect on 2 April and car parts a month later.
China’s dream of becoming a football superpower lies in tatters
China has failed to qualify for the last five World Cups – and once again, their chances look unlikely.
Army in full control of Khartoum, Sudan military leader says
“Khartoum is free,” says army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan after almost two years of occupation by the RSF.
Poland to suspend migrants’ right to apply for asylum
The law will allow Polish authorities to temporarily spend asylum rights at the border with Belarus.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro to stand trial on coup charges, court rules
Brazil’s top court has ruled that there is enough evidence to warrant that Jair Bolsonaro be put on trial.
Turkey opposition says protests will continue until jailed mayor is freed
Opposition leader Ozgur Ozel tells the BBC’s Orla Guerin there will be mass rallies “in every city”.
French film star Depardieu denies sexual assault allegations at trial
The two legal teams have clashed repeatedly in court as the French film star’s lawyer has questioned the credibility of the two plaintiffs.
Zelensky hopes US will ‘stay strong’ in face of Russian demands
The Ukrainian president was answering questions from a panel of European journalists in Paris.