Saturday’s election marks a major test for a coup leader who wants the democratic stamp of approval.
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Erdogan’s main rival in Turkey makes first court appearance since arrest
The mayor of Istanbul has been imprisoned on corruption and terrorism charges, prompting mass protests.
Witkoff meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to ‘get moving’
The US envoy will hold a third round of talks with the Russian president as agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine remains elusive.
Ukraine allies pledge €21bn in fresh military aid
Europe’s defence ministers said they saw no sign of an end to the war.
Nightclub survivor recalls ‘total chaos’ of ceiling collapse that killed 221
Carwin Javie Molleja remembers “the screams” as the roof of the Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed, killing 218 people.
Euphoria star Eric Dane diagnosed with ALS
The US actor, who was also in Grey’s Anatomy, has the most common form of motor neurone disease.
‘We collected his body instead of celebrating Eid,’ says mother of Gaza medic killed by Israel
The mother of a Palestinian killed in an IDF attack on emergency vehicles tells the BBC of her loss.
China braces for strong winds, with lighter people warned they may blow away
State media is warning that people weighing less than 50kg (110lbs) may be “easily blown away”.
US fires Greenland military base chief for ‘undermining’ Vance
The US military said it had lost confidence in Colonel Susannah Meyers’ ability to lead.
Trump had five tariff goals – has he achieved any of them?
The president made a partial reversal this week – here’s a look at where it leaves five of his key ambitions.