Turkey1 May 2026Turkish police arrest more than 500 people at May Day ralliesTurkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held. 1 May 202629 Apr 2026Boy, 8, hailed a 'hero' after intervention on planePhoenix and his dad, James, spent more than three hours trying to stop their flight being diverted.29 Apr 202616 Apr 2026School shootings a new trauma for Turkey as nation mournsAn expert tells the BBC the attack in Kahramanmaras was a tragedy but "not a surprise".16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Turkish police detain 162 people over online posts about school shootingsAt least 16 people were injured in a shooting at a high school on Tuesday, before another nine were killed in a separate school shooting on Wednesday. 16 Apr 202615 Apr 2026Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two daysEight students and one teacher died in the attack, according to Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci.15 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in TurkeyStudents and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east.14 Apr 20267 Apr 2026One gunman killed and two injured in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul No Israeli diplomats are currently in Turkey and the Istanbul consulate has been empty for the past two-and-a-half years.7 Apr 20261 Apr 2026The World Cup line-up is complete - here's what you need to knowThe final six nations have qualified for the 2026 World Cup - this is your essential lowdown on the expanded edition of the tournament.1 Apr 202622 Mar 2026Qatari and Turkish citizens die in military helicopter crashFour Qatari military personnel, one Turkish serviceman and two technicians from a Turkish defence company were on board.22 Mar 2026...
