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Turkey run-off election

What is at stake in Turkey's presidential run-off vote between Recep Tayyip Erdogan and opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu?

Turkey will return to the polls on Sunday for a presidential run-off vote between its authoritarian leader, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and his main rival, the secular opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu. We hear from some of the voters, and our senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joins us from Istanbul to explain where Turkey stands.

An 11-year-old boy who was shot in the US state of Mississippi by an officer after calling police for help, has been released from hospital. Our reporter in the US has more on the story.

The latest climbing season on Mount Everest is set to become one of the deadliest ever, raising questions about whether Nepal is issuing too many permits. We speak to climbers about the main dangers of Mount Everest.

We hear what fans make of the new version of The Little Mermaid film. One of its biggest changes is the diversity of the cast.

We hear about a controversial game called Slavery Simulator that has caused outrage in Brazil.

A school in Paraguay has made headlines after posting pictures of its students learning how to iron. We hear from listeners about what they wish they were taught at school.

We hear some of the embarrassing work stories Twitter users have been sharing, rallying behind an HBO Max intern who sent a mass email to subscribers by mistake.

Presenter: James Reynolds

(Photo: People sit in a cafe, following the first round of presidential and parliamentary elections, in Istanbul, Turkey, 15 May, 2023. Credit: Hannah McKay/Reuters)

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Last on

Fri 26 May 202315:06GMT

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  • Fri 26 May 202315:06GMT

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