The Latest Breaking News from Turkey

Rescuers are racing to rescue survivors from the rubble of thousands of buildings brought down by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake and multiple aftershocks that struck eastern Turkey and neighboring Syria, killing more than 4,000 people

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared a three-month state of emergency across 10 provinces as rescuers in Turkey and Syria struggled to find survivors on Tuesday with the death toll from both countries surpassing 7,800. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are…

The death toll in Turkey and in neighbouring Syria following powerful earthquakes rose to over 4,000, the Washington Post reported. Read further on Dynamite News:

Scenes from rescue efforts feature prominently in front-page coverage

Freezing weather conditions and snowfall in the devastated region have increased the difficulties for rescue workers.

As a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits southeast Turkey, how might travel to the country be impacted?

Cries for help heard from rubble as emergency services deal with snow and rain as they scramble to pull survivors from fallen buildings

More than 1,400 people have died after a significant earthquake and reports suggest members of Turkish football club Hatayspor have been caught in the disaster

Emergency rescue continues as death toll from 7.8 magnitude quake passes 7,200

At least 5,894 people have died in Turkey while 2,032 have died in Syria; WHO officials warn the total could be as high as 20,000

Amid freezing rain and an unprecedented disaster, survivors dig in the rubble and listen for screams in the hope of reaching trapped loved ones