Turkey

On the final day of the Antalya Grand Slam, it was the turn of the heavyweights to put on their show and Sweden’s Marc Nyman offered a masterclass in newaza, or floor-based judo.

Turkish athletes were out in force, displaying the incredible passion the home nation has for the sport of judo.

Japan’s Abe Hifumi is our man of the day. This was the 66kg double World Champion’s first outing on the tour since qualifying for the Olympics late last year and he flew through the preliminaries.

The 2011 Istanbul Convention, signed by 45 countries and the European Union, requires governments to adopt legislation prosecuting domestic violence and similar abuse.

Uyghur community members in Istanbul gather to protest the visit of the Chinese foreign minister to Turkey.

The unseasonal weather front came from Siberia.

French President Emmanuel Macron said in a television interview that Ankara would try to meddle in France's 2022 election.

It hit late on Thursday and uprooted trees, blew off roof tiles, swept up cars and knocked down a crane. At least four boats capsized.

Turkey's charm offensive comes after months of difficulties between Ankara and Brussels.

Its candidacy for EU membership long-since rebuffed, Turkey appears more firmly set than ever on a path of assertive independence. Where it leads, will be a major issue in the year to come.