The mass demonstrations broke out last week following the arrest of Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, a member of the opposition CHP and seen as a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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Two Turkish journalists detained as protests over İmamoğlu's arrest continue
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Confidential British Army documents found scattered on Newcastle streets
The documents also included details such as soldiers’ ranks, emails, shift patterns, and weapon issue details, which experts say could represent a security threat for the named individuals.
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Ukraine repatriates bodies of 909 fallen defenders
Following repatriation efforts, the bodies of 909 fallen defenders have been returned to Ukraine.
The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War announced this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports.
Among the repatriated fallen soldiers are those who…
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Ukraine and Russia do the Trump dance to shift blame for peace-talk problems – POLITICO
In its annual threat assesment report published on Tuesday, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said both Putin and Zelenskyy are interested in continuing discussions with the United States on how to end the war and have shown a willingness to experiment with partial…
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EU regulators block new Alzheimer’s drug citing potentially fatal side effects
The company behind the drug donanemab said it will ask regulators to reconsider the decision.
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Orbán on the EU’s survival kit proposal: ‘Are these people up to something?’
The Hungarian prime minister said the EU Commission’s call for people to prepare a 72-hour emergency kit was scary. “What’s on these people’s minds? Are they up to something?” the politician lamented, speaking on public radio.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was…
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EU drugs regulator rejects Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug – POLITICO
In a Phase 3 trial involving 1,700 people, Kisunla slowed cognitive decline by up to 35 percent in 18 months compared to a placebo group. But there were three deaths considered to be related to treatment, compared with one among those taking the placebo.
“Europeans living with early…
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Video. Hanami celebrations begin in Tokyo as cherry blossoms reach their peak
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As cherry blossoms near their peak, Tokyo’s parks buzz with locals and tourists enjoying ‘hanami’ picnics, celebrating the season’s arrival ahead of this weekend’s full bloom.
Tourists and locals flocked…
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Russian forces attempting to approach Kupiansk – military spox
Russian forces are trying to deploy their infantry units to the north of Kupiansk in Kharkiv region. However, Ukrainian Defense Forces maintain control over the approaches to the town.
As reported by Ukrinform, this was stated by Spokesperson for the Kharkiv…
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Putin floats idea of UN-led government in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has suggested that Ukraine should temporarily be placed under UN control to elect what he called a more “competent” government.
It is the latest attempt by the Russian president to challenge the legitimacy of the Kyiv government.
Ukraine accused Putin of proposing “crazy” ideas to…
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