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Iran seeks 'fair and equitable' talks with the US to ease tensions

Iran’s President says he has instructed the country’s foreign minister to pursue constructive negotiations to ease tensions and a looming threat of conflict with the US. The move signals a shift in approach for Tehran, who for weeks has countered with its own threats against Washington.

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Intercity bus crash in Turkey kills nine, injuring seven

The driver died after the speeding bus failed to take a bend and rolled down an embankment; a separate crash in Burdur killed seven more.

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Turkish authorities arrest six on suspicion of spying for Tehran

The arrests come at a time of heightened regional tensions over fears of a possible US military strike on Iran.

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Tornado hits Turkey's Antalya, causes widespread damage

Heavy rain and fierce winds caused widespread damage in Turkey’s Antalya province, especially in Aksu and Kumluca, but no casualties were reported.

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'Electrifying everything' is key to Europe's future, says IEA chief

The International Energy Agency (IEA) chief told Euronews that safeguarding the continent's energy security and reaching climate goals will be dependent on electrifying "everything" — from energy infrastructure, to transport and buildings.

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Armenia and Azerbaijan peace deal is 'changing Eurasia', leaders say

The Armenian and Azerbaijani presidents came together for the first time since signing a historic peace deal. Regional stakeholders celebrated how peace will shape the future for the whole region.

Turkey

French journalist detained at pro-Kurdish rally in Istanbul released

Raphael Boukandoura, who works for French publications including Liberation and Courrier International, was detained on Monday at a protest against a military operation targeting Kurdish fighters in northern Syria.

Spain

Turkish Airlines plane makes emergency landing in Spain after threat

The Airbus A321, which was carrying 148 passengers and seven crew, was directed to a designated area for inspection after it landed at around 11:00 am.

Turkey

Prosecutor shoots and injures judge in Istanbul appeals court

Judge Aslı Kahraman sustained serious injuries when Muhammet Çağatay Kılıçaslan, a prosecutor and Kahraman's alleged ex-partner, opened fire inside the courthouse, according to the domestic press.

Turkey

Turkey arrests scores in another country-wide raid on IS extremists

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced the detention of 125 suspects in operations across 25 provinces against the so-called IS terrorist group.

Turkey

Turkey detains 357 suspects in widening crackdown on Islamic State

The raids came a day after three police officers and six suspected Islamic State (IS) members were killed in a gunfight in northwest Turkey.

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Heavy snowfall closes schools in 14 Turkish provinces

Heavy snowfall in Turkey closed schools in 14 provinces, turning the break into playtime for children, with some sledging on plastic bags.

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Three Turkish police officers killed in raid on IS group militants

Another nine officers were injured in a shootout during a counter-terrorism operation in Yalova province, after Turkey arrested over 100 suspects allegedly plotting holiday attacks.

Turkey

Libyan military chief killed in plane crash after takeoff from Ankara

General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, military chief of Libya's UN-recognised government in Tripoli, died with seven others when the plane crashed near the Turkish capital Ankara.

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Turkey thwarts Islamic state-led New Year's Eve suicide attack plot

Turkish intelligence captured an IS member assigned to carry out suicide attacks in Turkey and Europe, as authorities warned of possible New Year's Eve attack plots. Ten suspects were detained for financing the network.

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Turkish MPs brawl during heated budget debate

Ruling party and opposition lawmakers exchanged punches after a dispute over the legacy of the Turkish Republic's founding father Atatürk. The budget was, in the end, passed despite a 10-minute fight in the chamber.