Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has relied on social media to stay in touch with supporters from jail.
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Israeli forces close UN-run schools in East Jerusalem
The action, which affects hundreds of Palestinian pupils, comes after an Israeli ban on Unrwa this year.
Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?
After a conclave that lasted only three sessions and 24 hours, 133 cardinals have elected Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV.
US judge blocks plan to deport migrants to Libya
The order comes after lawyers expressed alarm that the US was planning to deport migrants to the North African country “immediately”.
Men found guilty of violent murder of Aboriginal schoolboy
Cassius Turvey was chased through bush and beaten with a metal pole, in a case which sparked national outrage.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia University
The university asked for police help after protesters occupied part of the main library on Wednesday.
Smokey Robinson denies sexual assault allegations
In a statement, the singer’s lawyer says the abuse allegations are an attempt to “extract money”.
Israel PM ‘uncertain’ over condition of three Gaza hostages
Benjamin Netanyahu said he knew “with certainty” that 21 hostages were alive but the status of “three more” were unclear.
Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire a farce after reports of hundreds of violations
A three-day truce was called by Vladimir Putin ahead of Russia’s World War Two Victory Day celebrations.
Watch: Marble-size hailstones and thunderstorms hit Paris
After a week of good weather, Paris was hit by a hailstorm and thunder on Saturday afternoon.