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As it happened: Monday, July 9

This is our as-it-happened coverage of key news developments this morning, Monday, July 9.

Turkey

What does the Turkish election mean for Turks and the world?

Turkey's freshly elected President Erdogan has just fufiled his dream with executive prsidency. But what does it mean for Turkey's war in Syria, its slumping economy, and the Kurds?

Turkey

Key takeaways from Erdogan's victory speech

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addressed his supporters gathered in front of AKP headquarters in Ankara, Turkey. Here are the key takeaways from his speech.

Turkey

Turkish election

A win for the ruling AK Party would see significant extra powers handed to President Erdogan

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Turkey

Turkey's election system explained

Turkey's double election is about much more than who runs the country.

Turkey

Explained: Turkey's unprecedented snap elections

For the first time ever, parliamentary and presidential elections are being held on the same day. Under the new system there will no longer be a prime minister, nor will there be cabinet ministers who answer to parliament.

Austria

Austria closes seven mosques & expels 40 imams

Mosques & imams accused of not fostering a "positive mindset" towards Austria, and receiving illegal foreign funding.

Turkey

Searching for ‘Freedom’ or ‘Liberty’ in Turkey? Sorry, not available…

A Turkish opposition party has bought up Google advertising space to highlight human rights abuses ahead of this month’s elections.

France

Erdogan supporters force removal of controversial cover from French ne

Supporters of Erdogan near Avignon force an employee from a French billboard company to take down a contentious magazine cover featuring the Turkish president

Turkey

Turkish economy faces crisis ahead of election

Falling currency and rising inflation pose problems for Erdogan

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Ankara floods leave people stranded

Heavy rainfall has left parts of Ankara in Turkey flooded.

Sport

German footballers drawn into political row after Erdogan photo

Footballers Ozil and Gundogan have been criticised for appearing alongside Turkey's president Erdogan.

Turkey

I'll step aside when Turkey says 'enough', says Erdogan. Twitter responds

Twitter users respond to Erdogan's pledge to step down when his country feels it is time.

Turkey

Turkey's President Erdogan promises to make his country a global power

Erdogan spoke to thousands of supporters on Sunday in Istanbul ahead of next month's election

Turkey

Turkey's main opposition announces presidential candidate

Muharrem Ince will be challenging President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in next month's presidential election, it's been announced at a rally in Ankara

Turkey

Turkish fan got banned from team stadium — so he hires a crane to watch game

Some fans will stop at nothing to watch the team they love. In this case, it involved hiring a crane.

Turkey

Erdogan launches his election campaign

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has kicked off his election campaign as a key rival ruled out standing.

Italy

Italian journalist speaks to Euronews about his new book on ISIL

Italian journalist Gabriele Del Grande spent two weeks in a Turkish prison while doing research for his book on ISIL. Now the book is finally out in Italian bookshops.

Turkey

Turkey: Suspect arrested after trying to rob bank with a toy gun

A suspect in a bank robbery in Antalya, Turkey, was arrested earlier this week. The man used a toy gun as his weapon of choice.

Turkey

NATO chief defends air strikes on Syria

NATO Secretary-General, Jens Stoltenberg, was speaking after a meeting with the Turkish Foreign Minister in Ankara