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France announces sale of defensive weapons to Armenia as Turkey plays wargames with Azerbaijan

France has announced the sale of defensive equipment to Armenia as Azerbaijan launched military drills with its ally Turkey.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey switches from Arabic script to the Latin alphabet – archive, 1928

On 1 November 1928, a new Turkish alphabet law was passed making making the use of Latin letters compulsory in all public communications and the education system

The Guardian - UK

Friends who booked £1.5k all-inclusive holiday to Turkey told to ‘go away’ by security when they reach hotel

Aaron Hatton and Danielle Halsall, both 20, were told that their hotel wasn’t open to the pubic

The Independent UK

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Turkey’s president submits bill to ratify Sweden’s Nato membership

Erdoğan signs protocol and sends it to Turkish parliament after agreeing to Sweden’s membership at Nato summit in July

The Guardian - UK

Turkey’s Erdogan submits Sweden’s bid for NATO membership to parliament

Move comes after months of back-and-forth with Western countries over new additions to alliance amid war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Turkey's president submits protocol for Sweden's admission into NATO to parliament for ratification

The office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he has submitted a protocol for Sweden’s admission into NATO to Turkey’s parliament for ratification

The Independent UK

Healing Ruins explores cleansing, rebirth in a 14th century Turkish hamam

Following a long and ambitious 13-year restoration effort, the lost treasure has been revitalised.

Al Jazeera

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Uber’s expanding into air travel, but not with planes—it’s started offering hot air balloons in Turkey

Riders will be able to book Uber Balloons for $159 each in the scenic Turkish getaway of Cappadocia.

Fortune

Is Turkey uniquely positioned to mediate between Palestinians and Israel?

As one of few countries that have contact with both Hamas and Israel, Turkey would like to negotiate a lasting peace.

Al Jazeera

Why Erdogan Is Unlikely to Cut Ties With Hamas

It seems that the Turkish president is once again ready to burn bridges with Israel.

Foreign Policy

Cleveland museum sues to stop seizure of statue believed to depict Marcus Aurelius

The Cleveland Museum of Art has sued New York City authorities over their seizure of a headless bronze statue believed to depict the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius

The Independent UK

Israel defence minister tells troops they will soon see Gaza – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Rishi Sunak to fly into Israel for two-day trip in wake of Hamas attack and escalating violence

In parallel to Mr Sunak's travel, Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will visit Egypt, Turkey and Qatar in the coming days to underscore the UK's message

Evening Standard

Angry protests flare up across Middle East after Gaza hospital blast

Hezbollah calls for ‘day of rage’ as both sides trade blame for deadly explosion at al-Ahli al-Arab hospital

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Egypt’s president agrees to open the Rafah crossing – as it happened

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Photos: Gaza hospital blast sparks outrage across Middle East

Thousands of people protested across in Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran and Iraq.

Chicago Sun-Times

WNBA players’ offseason playing options shrink as wars in Israel, Ukraine continue

Last offseason nearly half the league’s 144 players made the trek to Israel, Australia, Turkey, Italy and about a half-dozen other countries to supplement their incomes.

Evening Standard

Is it safe to travel to Turkey as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict rumbles on?

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Evening Standard

‘Drunk’ British woman arrested after punching crew member on flight to Turkey

The woman became aggressive and the flight was forced to make an emergency landing

Evening Standard

Priti Patel ‘begged’ US to take British terror suspect Aine Davis, court told

On June 18 last year, British officials learned that prosecutors in New York were seeking to extradite Davis to the US.

Evening Standard

Scotland qualify for Euro 2024 as Spain win to seal back-to-back Euros

Euro qualifiers round-up: Wales down Croatia as Turkey and Spain also qualify

The Guardian - UK

In brief: And Then What?; The Dimensions of a Cave; Turkiye – reviews

Former EU representative Catherine Ashton is a voice of reason in a polarised world; Greg Jackson’s psychological thriller warrants comparisons with Heart of Darkness; and Julian Emre Sayerer travels Turkey on two wheels

France 24

Qatar, Iran, Turkey and beyond: The galaxy of Hamas supporters

Hamas has maintained ties with several regional powers and organisations in the Middle East since its creation in 1987. Whether it comes to financing, military aid or ideological support, the Palestinian Islamist movement can count on several allies in its deadly fight with Israel.

The Independent UK

Home advantage key after Turkey shake up group – Wales v Croatia talking points

The two sides drew 1-1 in Split in March.

Radio France Internationale

Links to Hamas complicate Turkey's rapprochement with Israel

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's links to Hamas are under growing scrutiny following the group's deadly assault on Israel. Erdogan has positioned himself as a mediator in securing the release of Israeli civilians, but his connections to the Palestinian militant group are now casting a shadow over ongoing Turkish-Israeli rapprochement…

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