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Six migrants, including an infant, died after a speedboat collided with a Greek coast guard vessel off Lesvos. A 37-year-old Turkish national was arrested as the suspected smuggler.
Unprecedented protests involving children have erupted in Azerbaijan after schools enforced dress codes interpreted as a hijab ban. The dispute has drawn criticism from Turkey and Iran, while authorities detained 37 people and disrupted social media access.
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Turkish police raided Halk TV headquarters, halting live broadcasts and detaining 11 people. Authorities appointed a trustee to manage the owner's assets as part of a financial crimes probe.
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New school uniform rules in Azerbaijan have led to protests and detentions, with teachers and students barred from schools. The move has caused a diplomatic rift with Turkey, Azerbaijan's closest ally.
A heavy downpour on Wednesday night flooded homes and roads in Istanbul, killing at least two people and forcing school closures. Authorities advised residents to stay home as rescuers worked to save stranded individuals.
Heavy rainfall in Istanbul on Wednesday caused flooding that killed two people and forced school closures. Authorities advised residents to stay home as traffic chaos ensued.
The Istanbul governor’s office closed schools and urged residents to stay home after heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.
