Arrests in Turkey Silence Erdogan’s Rivals, Opposition Says

Turkey has arrested at least 390 people associated with the political opposition since March.

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In Istanbul, Five Museums Display Art From Across the Centuries

Traveling between these five new and newly reopened museums is both a plunge into the city’s rich history and an exploration of its 21st-century creative scene.

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Ukraine’s Drone Strike on Russia Aims to Change Putin’s Calculus

Kyiv’s attack on the country’s bomber fleet appeared designed to show Russia’s leader that continuing the war carries big risks for Moscow.

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Ukraine and Russia to Meet for Second Round of Talks as Attacks Escalate

After more than three years of war, Russia and Ukraine are engaged in direct and public talks to end the fighting, but their positions remain far apart.

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Russia and Ukraine to Begin First Direct Peace Talks Since 2022

Expectations are low for the talks in Istanbul, the first direct peace negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv since early 2022.

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Powerful Earthquake Shakes Istanbul

Turkish emergency services said the quake had a magnitude of 6.2 and reported no casualties or major damage so far.

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Peace in Ukraine Will Not Mean a Return Home, Russian Émigrés Say

Hundreds of thousands fled Russia after the Ukraine invasion, fearing the draft and widening repression. Talks toward a possible truce have done little to allay their fears.

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Turkey’s Opposition Is Energized: ‘The Fire Is Already Lit’

Supporters of the political opposition are finding ways to fight back after the government jailed the top political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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How Trump Is Inspiring Wannabe Authoritarians Everywhere

President Trump has turned a central precept of American diplomacy on its head, embracing fellow leaders who abandon democratic principles.

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Turkey Deports BBC Reporter Who Covered Mass Protests

Mark Lowen was detained in Istanbul after reporting on unrest prompted by the arrest of a rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the broadcaster said.

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