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More than 150 flood warnings have been issued in the north of England due to the “Franklin Storm” hit UK after Dudley and Eunice storms that effective in last week. Wind speeds have reached 127 kilometers per hour in Capel Curig in Wales this morning, and reached 125 kilometers per hour in Orlock Head in Northern Ireland. Residents of the surrounding houses were evacuated to prevent possible disasters. In England, Yorkshire and Manchester were become the most affected cities by the storm. Authorities in Yorkshire warned people to stay away from rivers, while roads and bridges were closed due to flooding. Also, the North Yorkshire Fire Brigade has started work to save people affected by the flooding.

Meanwhile, Manchester Airport announced that 9 flights were canceled this morning due to the storm and there will be no flights until Friday. In addition to that, Chiltern Railways reported that the train services will be delayed.

On the other hand, Londonderry and Tyrone counties were hardest hit by the flooding in Northern Ireland. In Castlederg, football fields were submerged under water and 3.000 homes were left without electricity.

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Türkiye’s Fidan Calls for Leaders’ Summit on Ukraine War

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.

Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.

Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.

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