Turkey

Turkey's rebranding campaign, which began in December, is characterized as an effort to better represent its culture abroad. It also distances the country from some less-flattering associations.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has further fueled already high food and energy costs, hitting the poorest people hardest.

The ruling comes as human rights groups warn that turning the case of the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi over to the Kingdom would lead to a cover up.

Two superyachts linked to Roman Abramovich have docked in the sanction-free waters of Turkey this week. One of them was met at the dock by a Ukrainian youth sailing team protesting the war.

The Taliban beat him for being Hazara. He spent his life savings to smuggle his family to Turkey — climbing over its border wall — to find a community of Afghans that helps each other get settled.

Residents and tourists alike are being forced to evacuate Turkey's coastal towns, where flames have blazed for six days.

Below the surface of the sprawling, modern metropolis is a different world. Archaeologists are gaining insights into the city's ancient past by examining the basements of ordinary buildings.

Research suggests the vaccine prevents disease only 50% of the time. But it could still have a big impact. And many countries are betting on it.

The girl's name is Ayda Gezgin – but officials call her "our miracle" after she was pulled relatively unharmed from a collapsed building.

President Trump counts several world leaders as his fans, many of them authoritarians, nationalists or populists. Some may struggle to stay as friendly with the White House if he loses the election.