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Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia: Explosions Reported in Riyadh and Airport Strikes Injure Three

Explosions were heard again in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on Tuesday, residents told AFP.

Turkey and Pakistan to Send Troops to Saudi Arabia as Yemen Fighting Escalates

Yemeni government forces have regained control of the strategically important Bab al-Mandab Strait and are pushing back the Houthi movement, the country’s military says. Pakistan and Turkey are sending forces to support the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen. Explosions were heard in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, late Monday night.

Turkey trial against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin postponed again

The trial in Turkey against Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been postponed for the fourth time. The court in Istanbul announced this, Dagens ETC writes. The proceedings have been widely condemned by press freedom organizations - and the EU Parliament has demanded that the prosecution be dropped. "It's not fun. I want an end to it," Joakim Medin told SVT.

Turkey football scandal deepens as referees committee chairman is arrested

Ferhat Gündogdu, chairman of the Turkish Football Federation's referees committee, has been arrested along with six other people.

Esposito brothers make history as Italy beat Turkey 4-1 in Nations League

Pio and Sebastiano Esposito made history when Italy crushed Turkey 4-1 in the Nations League, becoming the first pair of brothers to start a match for the Italian national football team in over 100 years.

Swedish man arrested in Paraguay over suspected gold smuggling ring

A Swedish man has been arrested in Paraguay on suspicion of taking part in a gold smuggling ring, as TV4 Nyheterna was first to report.

Mbappé injured in Zidane's France debut, ruled out of next three Nations League matches

Star Kylian Mbappé is out of the French national team after suffering a knee injury in the 1-0 win over Turkey in the Nations League on Friday. "It's not good, unfortunately. We're not taking any risks," says national team captain Zinedine Zidane.

Turkey rejects Netanyahu’s UN speech and calls his accusations baseless

Osman Kavala's wife urges Europe to pressure Turkey over human rights

His wife, Ayse Bugra Kavala, is urging European leaders to raise human rights in their dealings with Turkey, as her husband, human rights activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala, serves a life sentence in a Turkish maximum-security prison.

About 10 injured in shooting outside high school in western Turkey

About ten students have been injured after a teenager opened fire outside a high school in western Turkey.

Spain extends Luis de la Fuente's contract through 2032 after Euro and World Cup success

European Championship gold in 2024. World Cup gold in 2026. Spain’s success means that national team coach Luis de la Fuente is rewarded with a new contract.

Pakistan says it will defend Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

Pakistan will do whatever is necessary to defend its ally Saudi Arabia, a military spokesman has said, amid escalating attacks by the Houthi movement in Yemen.

Erdogan to run again in Turkey’s 2028 presidential election, adviser says

Turkey's incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is reportedly running as a presidential candidate in elections likely to be held in the spring of 2028.

Turkey proposes maritime deal to Russia and Ukraine amid Black Sea attacks

Turkey has given Russia and Ukraine a proposal for a maritime agreement, a Turkish diplomat says.

F1 to start next season in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia despite Middle East uncertainty

Despite the uncertainty in the Middle East, the Formula 1 season will start in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next year.

Pinar Selek Wins Tucholsky Prize for Work on Women’s and Minority Rights in Turkey

French-Turkish author Pinar Selek has been awarded this year's Tucholsky Prize for her commitment to women's and minority rights in Turkey.

Turkey raids gay bars and LGBTQI activists as crackdown widens

Turkish police have carried out a series of raids on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQI activists. Several social media accounts belonging to LGBTQI organizations have also been blocked.

Thibaut Courtois takes year-long break from Belgium duty after World Cup exit

Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is taking a one-year break from international football. "I have chosen not to play in the Nations League with the national team," Courtois told Belgian newspaper Het Laatste Nieuws.

British tourist arrested in Turkey after spitting on flag, reports say

A British tourist has been arrested for spitting on a Turkish flag, Turkish media report.

Moderates want aid recipients to cooperate on crime and extradition

The Moderates believe that it should be a foreign policy priority to target serious criminals who control crime in Sweden from abroad. The party wants to see a new "crime strategy" for Swedish aid.

Isabelle Haak makes European Championship history in Sweden’s loss to Italy

Sweden is out of the European Championship, but Isabelle Haak has once again made volleyball history. The star has scored more points than any other player in a single European Championship. "Everything behind me is so important," says Haak after the loss to Italy.

Ten feared dead after cargo ship collides with tanker off Turkey

A cargo ship with ten people on board is believed to have sunk off the coast of Turkey after colliding with a tanker, the country's maritime authority announced.