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Is it embarrassing to be an expat? Brits living abroad are distancing themselves from the term after Brexit

Of the 5.5 million British people living outside of the UK, many have long considered themselves expatriates – people living outside their country of birth, often with plans to return home. For a long time, I didn’t think twice about using the word “expat” to describe Brits who move to…

The Conversation

Politician smashes his own phone with a HAMMER while speaking in parliament

Burak Erbay, a Turkish opposition lawmaker hammered a mobile phone in parliament during his speech. The incident was in protest against a proposed government-backed bill which aims to combat online “disinformation”

Daily Mirror

Westerners in no mood for concessions to Russia in Ukraine, poll finds

Exclusive: Survey shows strong support within alliance for tougher sanctions and Nato aid, but more pro-Russia views elsewhere

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Turkey backs Putin gas plan as Nord Stream faces long outage

Large sections of the damaged Nord Stream pipelines built to supply gas to Europe might need to be replaced, the head of Gazprom said, while Turkey on Friday backed Russian proposals to build a gas hub there as an alternative supply route.

Reuters

British tourist miraculously survives 6,000ft paragliding plunge onto rocks in Turkey

A British tourist miraculously survived a dangerous fall in Turkey as he crashed straight onto rocks after his chute failed to stay up. His condition is reported to be non-life-threatening

Daily Mirror

'No waiting': Turkey, Russia to act on Putin's gas hub offer

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey and Russia have instructed their respective energy authorities to immediately begin technical studies on a Russian proposal that would turn Turkey into a gas hub for Europe

The Independent UK

Türkiye, Russia to Study Putin’s Gas Hub Proposal

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Türkiye and Russia have instructed their respective energy authorities to immediately begin technical studies on a Russian proposal that would turn Turkey into a gas hub for Europe. Russian President Vladimir Putin has floated the idea of exporting more gas through the TurkStream gas…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Turkey: new ‘disinformation’ law could jail journalists for three years

Press freedom organisations warn bill will ‘subdue public debate’ in run-up to next year’s general elections

The Guardian - UK

Turkish parliament OKs disputed bill to fight disinformation

Turkey’s parliament has passed a contentious bill that amends press and social media laws with the stated aim of combatting fake news and disinformation

The Independent UK

Turkish parliament passes media law setting jail terms for 'disinformation'

Turkey's parliament on Thursday adopted a law proposed by President Tayyip Erdogan that would jail journalists and social media users for up to three years for spreading "disinformation", despite deep concerns over free speech.

Reuters

Jet2 passenger recalls 'scariest moment of life' after 'bomb threat' on flight

The aircraft was flying from Dalaman in Turkey to Manchester when it was suddenly escorted by two RAF jets to Stansted on Wednesday.

Daily Record

Putin suggests turning Turkey into gas hub for Europe

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed turning Turkey into a gas hub for Europe after deliveries to Germany through the Nord Stream pipeline were halted

The Independent UK

Putin courts Erdogan to pump more Russian gas through Turkey

Russian president says Turkey offers the best route to redirect gas to the EU after Nord Stream pipeline damage.

Al Jazeera

EU report: Frontex covered up Greek pushbacks of migrants

A much-anticipated report by the European Union’s anti-fraud watchdog into the alleged involvement of the EU border agency Frontex in Greece’s illegal pushbacks of migrants to Turkey has concluded that agency employees were involved in covering up such incidents in violation of migrants' “fundamental rights.”

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Law that would jail those spreading 'disinformation' progresses in Turkey

Turkey's parliament on Thursday passed an article of a draft bill that sets jail terms for spreading "disinformation" despite deep concerns over free speech and journalism, although it needs to be approved as a whole before becoming law.

Reuters

Putin touts Turkey gas hub while Europe looks to cut consumption

President Vladimir Putin touted Turkey on Thursday as the best route for redirecting gas supplies to the European Union after Nord Stream pipeline leaks, while Western nations focused on efforts to cut energy consumption.

Reuters

Putin courts Erdogan with plan to pump more Russian gas via Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed to his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday that Moscow could export more gas via Turkey and turn it into a new supply "hub", bidding to preserve Russia's energy leverage over Europe.

Wales Online

Latest after Jet2 flight diverted to Stansted Airport due to ‘potential threat on board’

Flight from Turkey to Manchester landed safely

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US State Department: No Country Can Force Solution to Libya Crisis

The US State Department affirmed that Washington is holding talks with the Egyptian government regarding the situation in Libya, acknowledging that the "chaos in Libya would impact Egypt." It also stressed that no country can force a solution to the crisis in Libya, including the US, Russia, and Turkey, or…

Daily Mirror

Two RAF jets escort Jet2 passenger plane to Stansted Airport after 'bomb threat'

A Jet2 plane was flying from Turkey to Manchester when it was diverted to Stansted Airport following reports of a bomb threat. It landed safely and was met by Essex Police upon arrival

Reuters

Finland interested in European anti-aircraft defence system

Finland is interested in the development of a European anti-aircraft defence system but would not take a very central role in it, Finnish Defence Minister Antti Kaikkonen told reporters on Wednesday, after meeting with NATO peers in Brussels.

Bangkok Post

Kremlin believes Turkey’s Erdogan will offer Ukraine mediation

Moscow believes Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will "officially" offer at an upcoming meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Kazakhstan to mediate negotiations with Ukraine, a Kremlin aide said Wednesday.

Chronicle Live

Scotland eager to show Elliot Anderson he is 'part of future' ahead of senior friendly vs Turkey

Newcastle United youngster Elliot Anderson could win senior cap next month

Wales Online

Stoke-on-Trent paraglider dies after jumping off 6,300ft mountain and crashing into rocks

Frank Lally died whilst on holiday in Oludeniz, Turkey, a popular destination for paragliders

Reuters

Russia says it has not yet heard Turkish proposal to host Ukraine peace talks

Russia has not yet heard a proposal from Turkey about hosting peace talks between Moscow and Western countries, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday, as tensions continue to rise after more than seven months of war in Ukraine.

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