In a Western world fast embracing a darker view of Islam, a German sports hero has suddenly fallen from heights it took a lifetime to achieve.

Astonishing link uncovered between Kiwi soldier who died in Gallipoli and bloodied Turkish family heirloom.

The gunman who killed 39 people during an attack on a nightclub in Istanbul during New Year's celebrations has been caught in a police operation.

The gunman suspected of killing 39 people in an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Day has been caught .

Turkish police shot dead two attackers after a car bomb in the city of Izmir killed a police officer and a court worker.

Sitting in her family's new apartment in Turkey, Fatemah al-Abed still cannot believe they made it out of Aleppo alive.

The gunman reportedly brought his wife and children with him to Turkey in order to deflect attention.

The gunman behind the Istanbul nightclub terror attack has been identified. His wife, who's been detained, has expressed her shock at his links to Islamic State.

Rita Chami wrote a Facebook post predicting her death before she flew to Turkey to ring in the New Year in Istanbul, according to reports.

Turkish authorities are hunting a lone gunman who opened fire at one of Istanbul's most popular nightclubs, killing 39 and wounding 70.

Dozens of people were killed during New Year's celebrations when at least one gunman opened fire on revellers in one of Istanbul's most popular nightclubs.

Herald photographer Brett Phibbs has been recognised by Newsweek in their annual 'most iconic photos' section.

A fragile ceasefire in Syria is hanging in the balance after fresh clashes between government forces and rebel fighters near the capital.

A truce aimed at ending the bloody five-year war in Syria has been announced. But what does it mean?

Israel bars Kiwi ambassador from entering the country in further fallout from the UN Security Council's resolution to condemn settlements in occupied territories.

The Turkish policeman who murdered the Russian ambassador to Ankara was challenged by security guards when he refused to pass through the metal detector.

Both Turkish and Russian officials labelled the assassination of Andrey Karlov, Moscow's envoy to Turkey, in Ankara as a "terrorist" attack.

Recent events in Berlin and Ankara are "unsettling", Prime Minister Bill English has said.

Turkish police have detained the sister and mother of the gunman who shot dead the Russian ambassador at an art gallery in the Turkish capital.

Two bomb blasts outside a football stadium in Istanbul have left 38 dead and 166 injured, the country's Interior Minister has said.

At least 29 people are reported to have been killed in two explosions outside a football stadium in central Istanbul, according to police sources.

With the face of Ataturk looking down on him, Michael McHugh explores the past glories of Ephesus.

The editor and top staff of one of Turkey's oldest papers and one of the last media outlets challenging Erdogan were arrested today.

DISTURBING CONTENT WARNING: A man has confessed to murdering and raping a 4-year-old girl while under questioning by a Turkish TV host.

Official claims commanders did all they could to stop Turkish involvement in conflict.

Turkey's President Erdogan sought to further tighten his grip over the country yesterday by bringing the armed forces and spy agency under his control.

Turkey's government has ordered the closure of dozens of media outlets - including news agencies, television channels, radio stations and newspapers.

Turkish authorities have expanded a crackdown on military officials in a massive purge of opponents following a failed coup.

The Turkish president said that he would reinstate the death penalty to deal with those who took park in the coup attempt

Turmoil in Turkey continues as Istanbul's deputy mayor was shot and Wikileaks prepares to release diplomatic documents.