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Two dead after migrant boat sinks off Turkish coast

Around 20 migrants were rescued just off the coast of Turkey near the city of Bodrum early yesterday morning almost immediately after they had set off, likely for the nearby Greek island of Kos. Two children were pronounced dead in hospital shortly after the rescue.

Turkey

Erdogan says Khashoggi murder appears to have been planned in advance

Turkish president suggests trials of those involved should take place in his country's courts.

Turkey

Watch: Jamal Khashoggi enters the Saudi consulate

CCTV footage released to Turkish state media channel TRT World shows the moment the journalist entered the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.

Turkey

Pompeo has not heard recordings of Saudi consulate- says Trump

Donald Trump has said in a Tweet Mike Pompeo has not seen or heard any purported recordings of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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World News

Nine stories to know about from Europe today

Here's our afternoon round-up of the key stories from Europe today.

Saudi Arabia

Trump says Saudi crown prince denies knowledge of what happened to Khashoggi

Trump said in a tweet that the Saudi crown prince denied knowledge of what happened to Khashoggi.

Turkey

Turkish police 'find evidence Saudi writer was killed inside consulate': AP

Source tells AP that investigators have a breakthrough.

World News

Nine stories from Europe to know about today

Here's our lunchtime round-up of key stories from Europe.

Turkey

19 killed as truck carrying migrants crashes in Turkey

The truck, carrying migrants including children, crashed into a barrier on a motorway and fell some 20 metres below.

USA

Released US Pastor in Turkey dispute meets with Donald Trump

The US Pastor released from Turkey knelt next to Donald Trump and said a prayer for him.

Business

Global businesses review commitments with Saudi Arabia

The mysterious disappearance and possible murder of a Saudi journalist in Turkey made business executives around the world review their commitments in Saudi Arabia

Turkey

Turkey: US Pastor charged with terrorism offences heads home

The court passed a 3 years sentence on Andrew Brunson, who had been charged with terrorism offences. But because he'd been detained since October 2016, he wouldn't serve any further time

Turkey

Turkish media say video shows Saudi men behind critic's disappearance

Turkish outlets have released footage they claim shows a 15-strong team of Saudi intelligence officers who are behind the disappearance of the Saudi journalist.

Turkey

Istanbul cafe employs Down syndrome staff

“I say to every customer: please don't pity us. We are different, we are overcoming boundaries," says teenage waiter Evren.

Europe News

'I've got to stay away': Barbaros Sansal talks life outside of Turkey

Barbaros Sansal made the decision to start a new life in Belgium after being attacked and imprisoned last year for posting a critical video on social media.

Destinations

The art of doing nothing in Bodrum

A step-by-step explainer of 'farniente Instagram posting' for dummies

Culture Series

Photographer Semra Sevin on the power of beauty

Semra underlines the concept of diversity, and her exploration translates into profound studied subjects, deep meditation and pompous photography installations

Germany

Erdogan calls for extradition for Gulen and Dundar during meeting with Merkel

The German and Turkish leaders hold a joint-press conference in Berlin.

Iraq

Trump addresses reporter as 'Mr Kurd'

Twitter users say US president is giving much-needed recognition to repressed group.

Turkey

Meet the teenage Turkish swimming champion born without arms

Paralympic swimmer Sümeyye Boyaci says “fish also have no arms but decided to swim”.