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 and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed an agreement to ensure a stable supply of rare earths and critical minerals. The pact comes as China moves to tighten its grip on global access to these vital materials.
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Texas case backed by President Donald Trump’s administration defending a law that bans illegal drug users from owning firearms. The statute was among those used to charge Hunter Biden in 2023.
