In a defining US midterm election, the Democratic Party secured control of both chambers of Congress by riding a “blue wave” through traditional Republican strongholds. Capturing 54 Senate seats and surpassing the 218 required for a House majority, Democrats ended decades-long Republican dominance in critical states like Texas, Ohio, and Kansas. Beyond shifting the […]
Before a heavy midday downpour hit Istanbul, dense dark clouds rapidly descended upon the city and temporarily turned day into night. The massive cloud formations gathered over the Bosphorus and the Historical Peninsula, nearly obscuring the city’s famous skyline. Captured by drone cameras following local meteorological warnings, the extraordinary weather event provided a striking […]
As autumn arrives, the İnönü Camp and Recreation Area in Türkiye’s Karaman province has transformed into a stunning display of yellow and brown. Located near the village of Divle, the area’s towering poplar trees are shedding their leaves to create a vibrant, natural photo studio for visitors. Nature lovers and photographers are currently flocking […]
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said American voters had rejected policies that deepen economic hardship and promote hatred, commenting on the initial results of the US midterm elections. In a social media post, Sanchez, a vocal critic of US President Donald Trump, said voters had also rejected sexism, climate change denial and privileges for political […]
The Democratic Party has taken an early lead in the US midterm elections, securing 53 seats in the Senate and 220 in the House of Representatives, according to preliminary results. The party has made gains in traditionally Republican states, including Kansas, Texas, South Carolina, Ohio, Iowa and North Carolina, potentially reshaping the balance of […]
Spanish Transport Minister Oscar Puente has resigned following two deadly train accidents on January 18 and October 28 that claimed at least 119 lives combined. “In a country like Spain, a transport minister cannot continue in his post after two such grave accidents in less than a year,” Puente said. He explained that he had […]
Palestinian activist Omar Almaani was detained by police in Antwerp, Belgium, while driving a caravan displaying messages supporting Palestine and figures on civilian casualties in Gaza. Antwerp police said he was detained for disturbing public order after repeatedly driving through the city’s Jewish quarter. Police spokesperson Kim Bastiaens said the vehicle had also been impounded […]
Three NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station have cast their ballots in the 2026 US midterm elections using electronic voting systems. Anil Menon, Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney submitted their votes to their respective electoral districts while orbiting Earth. Menon said in a video that the crew used one of the station’s sleeping compartments […]
The rows of poplar trees that once lined the Tokat-Turhal highway in central Türkiye have been cut down, dramatically changing the landscape along the route. For years, the trees attracted locals and photography enthusiasts, particularly in autumn when their leaves turned shades of yellow and green. Their branches formed a natural canopy over the […]
Recent rainfall has boosted water reserves in Istanbul’s dams, with overall capacity rising to 54.17% on November 2, 2026, according to the Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (İSKİ). The level stood at 39.04% on October 3, marking an increase of more than 15 percentage points in one month. However, recovery has been uneven, with some […]