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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.

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.

Liverpool fans face fireworks ordeal at Istanbul hotel

Liverpool supporters' Champions League trip to Istanbul turns chaotic as Galatasaray fans target team hotel with fireworks barrage, sparking safety concerns and UEFA condemnation ahead of crucial group stage clash.

MI6: Putin 'Humiliated' by Failed Kyiv Invasion

Richard Moore, head of MI6, states Vladimir Putin's failure to capture Kyiv has left him 'humiliated' on the world stage, with Russian forces suffering catastrophic losses in the ongoing conflict.

Ex-MI6 Chief: Putin Threatened UK with Missile Strike

Former MI6 head Sir Richard Moore reveals Vladimir Putin issued a chilling missile threat against the UK in a 2022 Istanbul meeting if British weapons continued to flow into Ukraine, exposing the Kremlin's desperation.

Ex-MI6 Chief: Putin Rejected Ukraine Peace Deal

Former MI6 head Sir Richard Moore discloses that Vladimir Putin personally rejected a significant peace deal with Ukraine brokered by Turkey in 2022, altering the course of the war.

World's Largest Airport Reopens After Huge £10.6bn Makeover

Istanbul Airport has officially reopened after a monumental expansion, solidifying its status as the world's largest. Discover the stunning new terminal, cutting-edge technology, and luxurious amenities that set a new global standard for air travel.

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.

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