Chilean Alan Wurman and Norwegian Eivind Gronning, traveling the world in a Tesla Cybertruck, arrived in Türkiye as part of their attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the most countries visited by electric vehicle. Arnavutköy near Istanbul Airport was their first stop. The duo has already visited 43 countries, surpassing the existing […]
Palestinian sources said 10 people were killed when Israeli warplanes hit a vehicle carrying a displaced family near Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. The victims were reportedly heading south in search of safety. Several others were injured and taken to hospital. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, Israel’s attacks on Gaza since October 7, […]
Hikers in Uludağ, a popular tourist area in Bursa, Türkiye, were filmed hand-feeding bread to a large bear despite official warnings. The group recorded the encounter on their phones as the animal approached. Wildlife experts cautioned that such behavior endangers both people and animals, noting that feeding can make bears dependent on humans and more […]
Turkish Airlines expanded its African network to 63 destinations with the launch of Port Sudan flights from Istanbul. The first flight, operated by a Boeing 737, was welcomed with a ceremony attended by Sudanese officials and citizens. Flights will run twice weekly until September 29 and three times weekly thereafter. Turkish Ambassador Fatih Yıldız said […]
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were received by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle during an official ceremony featuring military honors and national anthems. Prince William and Princess Kate greeted the couple upon arrival before the royals and Trumps proceeded to the castle courtyard in a carriage. […]
An enraged bull broke out of a traditional bull run during the Patron Saints Festival in Tendilla, Spain, and smashed into a parked tourist’s car. Amateur footage showed the animal ramming the vehicle, leaving it badly damaged. The car’s owner, who was unaware of the festival, said he was shocked to find it wrecked. The […]
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Brussels is preparing to re-impose customs duties on Israeli goods in response to the Gaza war and ongoing West Bank violations. She confirmed the move would suspend parts of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, under which 37 percent of Israel’s €42.6 billion trade with the EU in 2024 enjoyed […]
Severe rainfall in the Indian state of Uttarakhand triggered floods and landslides, killing 15 people and leaving 16 missing. Most casualties were reported in Dehradun, with others in Pithoragarh and Nainital. Rescue teams evacuated residents from flooded areas, including one man saved by ropes from the Swarna River. Authorities warned locals in high-risk zones to […]
TEKNOFEST, promoted as the world’s largest aviation, space, and technology festival, opened at Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport with a dramatic flight display by Solotürk, the Turkish Air Force’s F-16 aerobatic team. Spectators cheered the maneuvers, and the Turkish Stars aerobatic team is also scheduled to perform. The festival runs from September 17–21, featuring competitions in 58 […]
UK police arrested four activists for projecting images of US President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein onto Windsor Castle during Trump’s official visit. Protesters also displayed a banner linking Trump to Epstein. Police said the act was an “unauthorized projection” and a “public spectacle.” The protest came as Trump prepares to meet […]