Starmer backs Typhoon jet sale to Turkey
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer supports selling Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey, strengthening NATO alliances while navigating diplomatic tensions with President Erdoğan.
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Starmer holds strategic talks with Turkey's Erdogan
Sir Keir Starmer embarks on crucial diplomatic mission to Turkey, meeting President Erdogan to strengthen defence ties and discuss NATO cooperation ahead of potential UK government transition.
Starmer cancels Erdogan meeting amid diplomatic concerns
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer cancels key meeting with Turkey's President Erdogan during Germany visit, sparking diplomatic concerns and political backlash.
Starmer challenges Erdoğan in tense NATO talks
Sir Keir Starmer engages in high-stakes talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, addressing contentious issues from Gaza to NATO expansion amid strained UK-Turkey relations.
Turkish opposition leader İmamoğlu convicted in political case
Istanbul's popular mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu convicted in controversial case that could remove him from politics and see him imprisoned ahead of crucial elections.
Turkey and Oman strengthen ties with multiple agreements
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan secures crucial agreements with Oman during landmark visit, expanding Ankara's influence across the Gulf region amid shifting global alliances.
Erdogan accuses Israel of war crimes in Gaza
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers blistering condemnation of Israel's military operations in Gaza, accusing PM Netanyahu of committing war crimes and calling for international action.
Trump's Gaza Summit Collapses After Erdogan Warning
A high-stakes Middle East peace conference orchestrated by Donald Trump has been abruptly cancelled following tense diplomatic exchanges and a stark warning from Turkey's President Erdogan to Benjamin Netanyahu.
Erdogan: Israel Committing War Crimes in Gaza
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers blistering condemnation of Israeli military operations in Gaza, accusing PM Netanyahu of terrorism and calling for international action against alleged war crimes.
Thailand pressures Facebook to block Cambodian opposition
Exclusive: Thai authorities pressure Meta to remove Facebook content featuring exiled Cambodian opposition figure, raising concerns about cross-border censorship and democratic freedoms in Southeast Asia.
Blue Badge Crackdown: Thousands Lose Disabled Parking Permits
Exclusive investigation reveals how councils across Britain are stripping disabled parking permits from vulnerable residents amid government crackdown on Blue Badge scheme misuse.
Bukele's Bitcoin gamble: El Salvador's controversial re-election
Nayib Bukele seeks unprecedented second term amid constitutional concerns and international scrutiny over his Bitcoin policies and security crackdown in Central America's smallest nation.
Afghanistan's total internet blackout enters second week
Afghanistan faces a complete communications collapse as the Taliban-enforced internet blackout continues, severing millions from vital services and global connectivity.
Taliban Enforces Total Internet Blackout in Afghanistan
The Taliban regime has severed Afghanistan's internet connectivity, isolating 40 million people from the world in what experts call one of the most severe digital crackdowns in modern history.
Trump and Erdogan motorcades collide in diplomatic incident
In a bizarre diplomatic incident, former US President Donald Trump's motorcade was involved in a minor collision with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's vehicle outside Trump Tower, creating an awkward moment between the two leaders.
Premier League clubs in DWP benefits crackdown talks
Exclusive: Top-flight football clubs are in discussions with the Department for Work and Pensions to help identify benefit claimants who might be secretly earning from playing semi-professional football.
Trump brands Antifa as domestic terrorists
President Trump signs sweeping executive order designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization, launching unprecedented crackdown on militant anarchist groups across the United States.
Trump Immigration Crackdown Sparks Fierce Backlash
Leading immigrant rights organisations condemn the Trump administration's sweeping new enforcement measures, warning of widespread fear and constitutional overreach.
China's 'Temple Economy' Rocked by Scandals and Crackdown
A series of high-profile scandals involving China's wealthy religious leaders is shaking public faith and forcing a government crackdown on the lucrative 'temple economy'.
Megyn Kelly slams 'dangerous' free speech crackdown
Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly and ex-Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi launch a scathing critique on the 'weaponisation' of government against free speech, warning of a chilling effect on American liberties.
Iran cracks down on children dancing at amusement park
Iranian authorities have launched a severe crackdown after a video surfaced showing boys and girls dancing together alongside an unveiled woman at a Tehran amusement park, sparking international condemnation.
Pussy Riot Members Jailed for Anti-War Protest
Two members of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot have been sentenced to prison for an anti-war performance in a Moscow supermarket, amid a continued Kremlin crackdown on dissent over the Ukraine invasion.
Trump's 'Welcome' Directive Triggers S Korea Worker Crackdown
A controversial US immigration directive from Donald Trump is cited as a key trigger for a sweeping South Korean crackdown on illegal workers, resulting in mass arrests and industry turmoil.
Turkish opposition mayor detained in corruption probe
Hasan Mutlu, the CHP mayor of Van, has been arrested on corruption charges in a move critics label a politically motivated assault on Turkey's opposition ahead of key elections.
Trump admin threatens visa bans for assassination joke makers
The Trump administration issues a stern warning to foreign nationals making light of political violence, specifically targeting those joking about the assassination of commentator Charlie Kirk. Officials threaten visa cancellations and travel bans.
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu Sentenced to Prison and Political Ban
A Turkish court has sentenced Istanbul's popular mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, to over two years in prison and imposed a political ban, a move widely seen as a political manoeuvre to sideline a key rival to President Erdogan ahead of crucial elections.
Global Vape Raids: Millions of Illegal E-Cigs Seized
UK authorities launch a major crackdown on illicit vaping, seizing millions of illegal e-cigarettes in coordinated raids from Bondi to Chicago. Discover the scale of the operation and the global black market it targets.
Glasgow's migrant crisis: SNP warns of humanitarian disaster
Glasgow's SNP leader issues a stark warning that the city is on the brink of a migrant disaster, unable to cope with a surge in homeless refugees following Labour's hotel crackdown. Exclusive analysis reveals the mounting pressure on Scotland's largest ci
JD Vance pledges sweeping crackdown on US urban crime
JD Vance, Donald Trump's vice-presidential nominee, unveils a hardline policy to combat urban crime, pledging a new era of law and order and targeting progressive district attorneys.
Sunak's radical plan to overhaul UK's sick note system
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces a radical crackdown on Britain's sick note culture, aiming to overhaul the welfare system and reduce the record number of people deemed unfit for work.
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