Hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets across Turkey to protest the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key political rival of President Tayyip Erdogan. Imamoglu was detained last week on corruption charges, which he denies.
The protests, the largest in a decade, have led to clashes with police and over 340 arrests. Erdogan dismissed the demonstrations as a “show” that will “fizzle out,” while critics accuse his government of suppressing opposition.
President Donald Trump warned Hamas that the U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire must hold, pledging serious consequences if violence resumes. The announcement came as Vice President JD Vance prepares to visit Israel to reinforce American support for regional stability.
Two airport security staff in Hong Kong were killed when a cargo plane arriving from Dubai skidded off the runway during landing, pushing their vehicle into the sea. Emergency crews responded immediately, and authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
