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Turkey detains 115 over IS Christmas terror plot fears

Turkish police have arrested 115 suspects in sweeping counter-terrorism raids amid intelligence that Islamic State was planning attacks on festive celebrations. Read the latest on the global security threat.

Cat Missing for 3 Weeks Found 55 Miles from Home

A family's cat vanished after a balcony fall in Istanbul. Three weeks later, a call from 55 miles away led to an astonishing reunion. Read the heartwarming story of kindness and hope.

Turkey's Whirling Dervishes Honour Rumi in Istanbul

Photos capture the mesmerising Sheb-i Arus ceremonies in Istanbul, where Turkey's whirling dervishes performed to commemorate the 13th-century mystic Jalaladdin Rumi. Explore the spiritual spectacle.

Pope's Blue Mosque visit surprises Vatican officials

Pope Leo XIV made a historic visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque, removing his shoes in respect but declining to pray. The Vatican later corrected a statement claiming he had prayed. Read the full story.

Pope Leo XIV visits Istanbul's Blue Mosque

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque on his inaugural foreign trip, continuing a tradition of interfaith dialogue. Read more on this historic gesture.

Family die in Turkey hotel pesticide tragedy

A German family of four tragically died after exposure to bed bug pesticide in their Istanbul hotel room. Father's desperate plea revealed as investigation continues.

Coroner: Australian extremists had shared delusion

A coroner finds three Australian Christian extremists who killed police officers suffered a shared delusional disorder, sparking calls for mental health gun checks. Read the full investigation.

New NSW laws: Nazi chants could mean prison

New South Wales introduces tough new legislation targeting far-right extremists. Chanting Nazi slogans could lead to a year in prison. Learn more about the crackdown.

Family die in Turkey hotel from toxic pesticide

A German family of four died on holiday in Istanbul after poisonous gas from a bedbug treatment seeped into their room. Eleven people have been arrested in the ongoing investigation.

4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northwest Turkey

A significant 4.1 magnitude earthquake has rocked northwest Turkey, shaking the Marmara Sea region near Istanbul and Balıkesir. Emergency services are on high alert as experts warn of potential aftershocks in this seismically volatile area.

Rixos Tersane Istanbul: Where History Meets Luxury

Discover the luxurious fusion of Ottoman grandeur and contemporary elegance at Rixos Tersane Istanbul, where historic shipyard architecture meets five-star hospitality on the Golden Horn waterfront.

Greta Thunberg detained at Istanbul Airport protest

Climate activist Greta Thunberg was briefly detained at Istanbul Airport while protesting Israeli passengers amid ongoing Gaza conflict tensions, sparking international diplomatic reactions.

Robbie Williams cancels Istanbul gig due to illness

British pop icon Robbie Williams has abruptly cancelled his scheduled performance in Istanbul after being struck down by a serious illness, leaving thousands of fans disappointed and concerned for the singer's health.

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