Turkish Riviera hub and provincial capital, a cornerstone of tourism
Deniz Goktas has been convicted on charges of insulting Erdogan and religious values, receiving a 19-month sentence while pending appeal. He has spent nearly three months in pre-trial detention. The case is part of a wider crackdown on critics of Turkey’s Islamo-conservative government.
European wildfires have expanded across France, Spain and other parts of southern Europe as heatwaves intensify. Authorities report mass evacuations, tens of thousands of hectares burned, and mounting casualties among firefighters. The crisis is testing climate resilience and driving calls for stronger forest management and funding.
Insurers warn Europe’s disaster costs are outpacing coverage as wildfires devastate parts of France, Spain, Greece and Portugal. Heatwaves push temperatures past dangerous levels and drive up resilience costs, while authorities urge action to close the protection gap.
Widespread wildfires in southwestern France and across Europe have intensified, prompting massive evacuations and triggering a coordinated EU response as heatwaves persist and drought tightens conditions.
Kurdistan Regional Government president Barzani has met Syria's leadership in Damascus to discuss strengthening cooperation and the integration of the SDF into state institutions, with language and cultural rights on the agenda amid ongoing negotiations.
Archaeologists have uncovered Neolithic pits, Bronze Age huts, and hundreds of ovens in Suffolk ahead of Sizewell C construction, revealing a long span of human activity—from Neolithic farming to medieval industry. The site also shows monks’ influence on land use and suggests the economy relied on crop drying and linen production.
Barrack’s comments about Israel’s status over the Golan Heights have sparked renewed international criticism and intensified debate over U.S. policy dating back to 2019. The ambassador says the remarks describe historical status, not UN positions, and emphasizes that ongoing negotiations shape the region’s future.
Passengers faced lengthy delays and cancellations across multiple EasyJet flights, with families stranded abroad and thousands spent on accommodation and rerouting. The issues span Manchester to Antalya and Tunisia to Belfast, highlighting ongoing disruptions in European air travel.
New prime minister Andy Burnham has set out a plan for deeper devolution, tackling the centralisation of power and sketching reforms to water, energy and housing. He stresses growth through regional autonomy while warning against a two-tier England and outlining a path to devolution deals with Cornwall and beyond.
Energy Secretary is preparing to recommend approval for the Jackdaw gas field and the Rosebank oil field after consultations, continuing the North Sea program to support jobs and energy security while facing climate concerns.
Wildfires in Turkey’s Antalya region have prompted mass evacuations, with several districts affected. Officials say the fires remain active and efforts to control the blazes continue as rescuers face challenging winds. A resident died after smoke exposure, and dozens have been hospitalized for burns and smoke inhalation. Firefighting aircraft and ground crews are deployed, and hundreds of residents have evacuated.
UN General Assembly’s High-Level Week prepares to address climate action, pandemic preparedness, sea-level rise and racism while marking milestones: 40th anniversary of the Right to Development and 25th Durban Declaration.