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Turkish authorities raided a prominent opposition-leaning television station and interrupted live broadcasts, triggering fresh alarm among press freedom advocates and opposition figures. The move is being read as part of a broader tightening of control over media critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government.
Turkish police raided an opposition television station and halted live broadcasts, escalating a broader crackdown on media outlets critical of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his government. The move underscores mounting pressure on independent journalism in Turkey, where authorities have increasingly used legal and police powers to silence dissenting voices.
Azerbaijan’s decision to restrict the wearing of hijabs in schools has triggered a sharp domestic and regional backlash, placing the government’s secular model in direct tension with religious freedom advocates, parents and some teachers. The dispute has also revived sensitivities in Azerbaijan’s relationship with Turkey, where the issue is being framed as part of a broader contest over cultural influence and political alignment.
Ukraine says a Russian drone attack struck a Turkish-flagged grain vessel in the Black Sea, sinking the ship after it entered Romanian waters and killing at least one crew member. The episode has intensified alarm over the safety of commercial shipping in a corridor already battered by repeated attacks since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Romania said it rescued 11 seafarers and recovered two bodies, underscoring the cross-border risks of the war at sea.
A Turkish court has ordered access blocked to a popular news site after authorities accused it of promoting “LGBT propaganda,” prompting sharp criticism from journalists and press freedom advocates. The move is the latest in a widening crackdown on online media in Turkey, where critics say censorship is increasingly being justified through moral and political language.
A Turkish stand-up comedian convicted of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been released from custody pending appeal, following a case that drew international attention and renewed scrutiny of free-expression limits in Turkey. The performer’s show, which reportedly attracted millions of views online, became the latest flashpoint in a long-running clash between satire and state power.
Student protesters in France say they will continue mobilising until authorities deliver meaningful change, telling the BBC in Paris that silence would only weaken their cause. As the demonstrations enter a fourth week, the movement is showing signs of endurance rather than fatigue, with organisers framing the protests as a test of whether officials are willing to listen.
The Supreme Court has directed the Union government and Delhi Police to stop illegal detentions and ensure the free movement of people, traffic, Metro services and rail operations, while stressing that all action remains subject to law and public order. The order comes amid protests in Delhi and sharp scrutiny of preventive detention powers, raising fresh questions about the legal limits of police action during demonstrations.
A BBC investigation has found that backdated paperwork was used to obscure assets linked to Roman Abramovich, including yachts and mansions, from official accounts and potentially evade tax obligations. The findings add fresh scrutiny to the financial structures surrounding one of Russia’s most prominent oligarchs, whose wealth and holdings have long drawn international attention.
Work on the Isarda dam project is being expedited as authorities seek to meet near-term water supply targets, with urban areas expected to receive water through the main pipeline by next month. Rural connections will be rolled out in phases, but only in areas where the required distribution infrastructure has already been completed. The sequencing underscores a phased delivery model aimed at balancing speed, readiness, and operational reliability.
A woman died following a crash south of Lincoln, Nebraska, in the latest fatal road incident to draw attention to traffic safety on rural and suburban corridors around the state capital. Authorities have not yet released a full account of the collision, and the investigation remains active as officials work to determine what led to the deadly wreck.
Preaching on buses has long been a familiar feature of daily life in Ghana, a deeply Christian country where public transport often doubles as a moving pulpit. But that practice may soon face tighter limits as authorities and transport operators confront complaints about noise, coercion and the right of passengers to travel in peace.
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