He was elected mayor of Istanbul in 2019, and had announced his candidacy for the 2028 presidential elections. But Ekrem İmamoğlu is now behind bars, and his trial, on charges including fraud and organised crime, could take 12 years This piece first appeared in the Dial There’s a Turkish saying, ...
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Sweden prides itself on equality – so why is its political gender gap growing?Sweden prides itself on equality – so why is its political gender gap growing?
As general election looms, survey shows twice as many men as women support far-right Sweden Democrats One is led by Sweden’s first female prime minister, Magdalena Andersson, and has promised smaller school-class sizes, more housing and free dental care for young people. The other, led by Jimmie Åkesson, has neo-Nazi ...
Middle East crisis live: US strikes Iran for third consecutive night; UAE says Tehran has hit tankers in strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis live: US strikes Iran for third consecutive night; UAE says Tehran has hit tankers in strait of Hormuz
Just before the latest strikes Trump said Iran would be hit ‘very hard’; UAE says Iranian cruise missiles hit two oil tankers in strait, killing a crew member and wounding eight US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade Resurgent oil and fuel prices could ...
Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapsesDeath toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses
Survivors and first reporters reported doors being locked and the lack of signage marking emergency exits. ...
Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murderAustralian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder
Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio. ...
How US commerce secretary’s Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblowerHow US commerce secretary’s Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower
Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files. ...
US judge voids Donald Trump’s $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax auditsUS judge voids Donald Trump’s $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits
The judge said the suit was brought for ‘improper purposes’ and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary action. ...
Colombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in MaineColombian national killed by ICE agent during operation in Maine
It comes less than a week after an undocumented migrant was fatally shot in Houston by an immigration agent. ...
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Chris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe’s death rekindles debate over how to protect politiciansChris Mason: Investigation into Widdecombe’s death rekindles debate over how to protect politicians
Many MPs blame social media for normalising violent language and abuse, the BBC’s political editor writes. ...