Olive-picking children killed in latest Syria shelling
Shelling latest violation of truce reached in March 2020 between Russia and Turkey.
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Continental trio top list of 10 most visited countries in 2023 so far
Did you follow the crowds this year? Or venture off the beaten track?
More travellers going to Turkey in 2023 according to tourism report
The country's tourist numbers are currently 73 per cent higher than in 2019.
Custody battle leads to 18hr hostage situation at airport
More than 100 flights were cancelled and several rerouted during the 18-hour ordeal.
Global bust: One of Aussie's most wanted criminals with NZ links arrested in Turkey
Aussie, Kiwi criminal allegedly masterminding global drug syndicate arrested.
You can now book a hot air balloon via Uber, here's how
A bucket-list activity will now be at travellers' fingertips.
The airline introducing 'child-free zones' on flights
An airline has made the controversial move, and it's sparked a wild debate.
Turkey strikes suspected Kurdish militant targets in northern Iraq
20 targets of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, were 'destroyed' in the operation.
Airstrike on military airport in northern Iraq kills three
The airport had recently been used as a place to train anti-terror units.
Warnings before devasting Libya floods went unheeded
Experts had said floods posed significant danger to the dams protecting 90,000 people.
'Incredible joy': Trapped US explorer rescued from Turkish cave
Around 190 experts from around the world took part in the rescue mission.
Rescue of researcher stuck 1000m inside Turkish cave could take days
It could take days to bring Mark Dickey out of cave, one of the deepest in the world.
Watch: Trapped explorer releases emotional video amid gruelling cave rescue
It could be days and possibly weeks before they are able to get him out of the cave.
Rescue is on for sick American trapped 1000m deep in Turkish cave
Mark Dickey suffered a stomach bleed while on a caving expedition below southern Turkey.
Death toll from fierce storms and flooding in Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria rises
Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of seven more people.
How much would you pay for a child-free plane cabin?
A Dutch-Turkish carrier has divided opinions, and aircraft cabins, with child-free fares.
'Like a bomb exploded': Deadly heatwave, wildfires claim more victims
Eighteen bodies discovered in region close to the Turkish border as blazes sweep through.
'The world must respond': Russian 'terrorists' target Ukraine grain stores
Russia has hammered Ukraine's ports with strikes since halting a grain deal.
Concerns Russian attacks could spark food price mayhem
“Some people can’t just sit down and watch it online or from a distance. They’re heroes."
Sweden’s rocky road from neutrality toward Nato membership
Sweden is close to becoming Nato’s 32nd member, though not quite yet over the finish line.
Sweden moves closer to Nato membership after a deal with the Turkish president
Sweden’s accession has been held up by objections from Turkey since last year.
Five killed in explosion at Turkish rocket factory
An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fatal incident.
What does a runoff election mean for Turkey?
Recep Tayyip failed to get 50 per cent votes, so the next stage of the election begins.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan heads to a runoff election that will decide who will lead
Turkish President will face rival to decide who will lead the struggling country.
Election count shows Turkey’s Erdogan may go to a presidential election runoff
Voter support for the current president dipped below the majority required to win.
The Turkish deepfake porn video could change the future of elections
A video of Muharrem Ince has shifted the balance of the landmark election.
Anzac Day: Hawke's Bay's hero chaplain, Māori 'Pah' site acknowledged at Gallipoli
The 'Padre' from Wairoa held a special place in the Māori contingent.
Anzac Day: Lest we forget - planning your pligrimage to Gallipoli
Next year, Kiwi 'civilians' can return to Gallipoli for Anzac commemorations. Here's how.
Six reasons why one Ponsonby Central restaurant failed
'Business was already financially struggling with high overheads and staffing issues.'
Finland doubling Nato’s border with Russia in blow to Putin
Finland to benefit from the collective security guarantee that an attack on one is on all.
After doling out huge loans, China is now bailing out countries
New York Times: China is fast becoming the world's lender of last resort.
Global travel company forced to pay $12,300 to Aucklander
The man was $20,000 out of pocket when a trip to see his dying grandfather was cancelled.
Facing arrest warrant, Putin visits annexed Crimea as grain deal extended
Visit, grain deal extension come as UK says Putin likely to expand mandatory conscription.