Istanbul, Turkey
News from Istanbul
Time to rise? Ranking European football's sleeping giants
From Sampdoria to Saint-Etienne and Real Zaragoza, who are the sleeping giants of European football?
October 10, 2026South Africa hope to host first African Olympics
The International Olympic Committee confirms South Africa have shown an interest in becoming the first African host of the summer Olympics.
October 6, 2026Stand-up comic set for release after being convicted of insulting Erdoğan
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş has been sentenced to almost 19 months, but is set to be released due to time served.
September 28, 2026Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists
Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.
September 13, 2026Fenerbahce boss stuns club by quitting after Roma draw
Ismail Kartal resigns as Fenerbahce's head coach just minutes after the Turkish side's 1-1 draw with Roma in the Champions League.
September 10, 2026No goals but Emery knows Villa's forwards need time
Aston Villa have not scored in their opening three Premier League games - how will manager Unai Emery find their attacking edge?
September 8, 2026Man City buy costly new midfield - but have they overlooked Haaland cover?
Manchester City have completed a squad overhaul including a fully revamped midfield to the tune of a Premier League record £458m, but that eyewatering number does not tell the full story.
September 2, 2026Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collide off Istanbul, governor's office says - Reuters
Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collide off Istanbul, governor's office says Reuters
September 2, 2026Sunderland and Bournemouth draw AC Milan in Europa League
Sunderland will mark their first European campaign since 1973 with a trip to the San Siro after drawing AC Milan in the Europa League league phase.
August 28, 2026European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman
Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.
August 25, 2026Life after Salah - why Isak and Wirtz must step up for Liverpool
Liverpool are preparing to begin a season without Mohamed Salah for the first time in a decade - but they haven't replaced him yet. This is why.
August 23, 2026Break-up of Villa's Europa heroes leaves cracks for Emery to fill
Aston Villa have already sold three key players this summer, a figure that could potentially double by the end of the transfer window.
August 21, 2026London Heathrow no longer Europe's busiest airport
Istanbul overtakes Heathrow whose passenger numbers on Middle East routes fell 20.2% year-on-year.
August 11, 2026Liverpool not pursuing Spence move - Friday's gossip
Liverpool have no intention of pursuing Djed Spence this summer, Juventus looking to secure Joshua Zirkzee on loan, Arsenal and Manchester United send scouts to watch Kaua Elias, plus more.
August 6, 2026Salah mobbed at airport before Trabzonspor move
Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Egypt captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.
August 5, 2026X says Turkish court ordered block of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's candidacy account - Reuters
X says Turkish court ordered block of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's candidacy account Reuters
August 5, 2026Turkish club Trabzonspor begin talks to sign Salah
Turkish club Trabzonspor say they have begun negotiations to sign Mohamed Salah.
August 4, 2026What happened to star signings your club never made?
BBC Sport takes a look at some star players who were close to moving to the Premier League, only for the deals to fall through.
August 2, 2026Villa complete club record Manzambi signing
Unai Emery makes his first summer signing by bringing in Johan Manzambi for a club record fee of just over £50m.
July 17, 2026Arsenal forward Trossard joins Besiktas for £15.3m
Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard joins Besiktas on a three-year deal.
July 15, 2026Villa working on deal for Switzerland's Manzambi
Aston Villa are working on a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi as they attempt to hijack a move to Newcastle United.
July 13, 2026Watch: Nato chief asked if there really is 'unity' in Nato
Nato's secretary general insists there is "unity" among Nato members, but the BBC's security correspondent asks if that is really the case.
July 8, 2026Premier League quartet want Scott - Sunday's gossip
Bournemouth's Alex Scott wanted by Premier League quartet, Arsenal agree to sell Leandro Trossard, Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo on Real Madrid's radar, plus more.
July 4, 2026Stand-up comic held for jokes about Erdogan and Islam in Turkey crackdown
Deniz Göktaş is regarded as one of Turkey's most popular comedians and is accused of "inciting hatred and hostility" on stage.
July 3, 2026The Scottish set-piece guru plotting Portugal's World Cup glory
Austin MacPhee helped steer Aston Villa to European glory and now is integral to Portugal's hopes of winning the World Cup.
June 17, 2026Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.
June 14, 2026World Cup referee denied US entry arrives home to hero's welcome in Somalia
Omar Artan vows to officiate at the 2030 tournament instead, following his ban from entering the US.
June 10, 2026Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?
With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?
June 9, 2026Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut - Reuters
Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut Reuters
June 9, 2026Somali referee Artan barred from entering USA
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.
June 8, 2026Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detained
The detainees say they were slapped, hit, humiliated and even subjected to sexual violence, but Israel's prison service says the allegations are false.
May 22, 2026Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape - Reuters
Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape Reuters
May 22, 2026Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdoğan
The appeal court declared Özgür Özel's party leadership victory void, further cementing the president's grip on power.
May 22, 2026Turkey revokes licence for university seized by state in criminal probe - Reuters
Turkey revokes licence for university seized by state in criminal probe Reuters
May 22, 2026FIFA says it held positive talks with Iran's FA ahead of World Cup - Reuters
FIFA says it held positive talks with Iran's FA ahead of World Cup Reuters
May 16, 2026FIFA officials to meet Iranian FA to discuss World Cup on Saturday, says source - Reuters
FIFA officials to meet Iranian FA to discuss World Cup on Saturday, says source Reuters
May 16, 2026Turkish police arrest more than 500 people at May Day rallies
Turkey sees significant police deployments on 1 May each year, when marches led by workers and unions are held.
May 1, 2026Penalty king Wood 'last piece of puzzle' for Forest
Chris Wood has not missed a penalty in 10 years, but has barely played for six months. Now the striker is back - and aiming to lead Nottingham Forest to the Champions League.
April 30, 2026Delap interest as Everton eye quartet - Friday's gossip
Everton look to revive their interest in Liam Delap and target England trio, Mohamed Salah considers a move to Fenerbahce, and Chelsea hope for a Nicolas Jackson pay day, plus more.
April 30, 2026Austrian goes on trial accused of plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert
Prosecutors say the man, 21-year-old Beran A, received training from members of jihadist group Islamic State on how to handle explosives.
April 28, 2026Turkey may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, minister says - Reuters
Turkey may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, minister says Reuters
April 25, 2026Turkey floats new investment law including exporters' tax cut - Reuters
Turkey floats new investment law including exporters' tax cut Reuters
April 25, 2026Fed nominee Warsh prepares for monetary policy road test before Senate panel - Reuters
Fed nominee Warsh prepares for monetary policy road test before Senate panel Reuters
April 20, 2026Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan
Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan's defence ministry on behalf of Iran.
April 20, 2026Turkish police detain 162 people over online praise for school shootings
At least 16 people were injured in a shooting at a high school on Tuesday, before another nine were killed in a separate school shooting on Wednesday.
April 16, 2026One gunman killed and two injured in shooting at Israeli consulate in Istanbul
No Israeli diplomats are currently in Turkey and the Istanbul consulate has been empty for the past two-and-a-half years.
April 7, 2026Turkey's central bank says allegations of disclosures at London briefings unfounded - Reuters
Turkey's central bank says allegations of disclosures at London briefings unfounded Reuters
April 5, 2026Russian attack on Ukraine market kills five
A Russian drone hit a busy spot in the southern Ukrainian town on Saturday morning, injuring another 21 people.
April 4, 2026Turkey launches investigation into Google over advertising, billing practices - Reuters
Turkey launches investigation into Google over advertising, billing practices Reuters
April 3, 2026Trump speech unleashes more pain on US consumers with $5 gasoline, record diesel in sight - Reuters
Trump speech unleashes more pain on US consumers with $5 gasoline, record diesel in sight Reuters
April 2, 2026IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East war's impact - Reuters
IEA, IMF and World Bank to coordinate response to Middle East war's impact Reuters
April 1, 2026Iranian president says in letter that Iran harbors no enmity towards ordinary Americans - Reuters
Iranian president says in letter that Iran harbors no enmity towards ordinary Americans Reuters
April 1, 2026Amazon's cloud business in Bahrain damaged in Iran strike, FT reports - Reuters
Amazon's cloud business in Bahrain damaged in Iran strike, FT reports Reuters
April 1, 2026Infantino promises FIFA backing for Iran to play at World Cup - Reuters
Infantino promises FIFA backing for Iran to play at World Cup Reuters
March 31, 2026Kosovo stun Slovakia to book playoff final at home to Turkey - Reuters
Kosovo stun Slovakia to book playoff final at home to Turkey Reuters
March 26, 2026US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case
It comes weeks after a Republican lawmaker accused the justice department of a "cover-up" in releasing the Epstein files.
March 17, 2026Iran war may embolden BOJ's hawkish push, despite growth risks - Reuters
Iran war may embolden BOJ's hawkish push, despite growth risks Reuters
March 12, 2026EU and UK demand Israel stop surge in West Bank settler violence since Iran war
Six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers in the West Bank since the start of Israel's war, the UN says.
March 11, 2026Istanbul's ex-mayor to stand trial on corruption charges
Ekrem Imamoglu is seen as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival.
March 9, 2026Exclusive: Turkey asks Britain's MI6 to step up protection of Syria's Sharaa, sources say; Ankara denies report - Reuters
Exclusive: Turkey asks Britain's MI6 to step up protection of Syria's Sharaa, sources say; Ankara denies report Reuters
March 6, 2026White House submits Warsh nomination as Fed chair to Senate - Reuters
White House submits Warsh nomination as Fed chair to Senate Reuters
March 4, 2026Damage to Israeli economy from Iran war seen at about $3 billion a week - Reuters
Damage to Israeli economy from Iran war seen at about $3 billion a week Reuters
March 4, 2026Where have Nepal's 'nepo kids' gone as corruption takes centre stage in election?
The excess of politicians' children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last year.
February 28, 2026Three flights from Istanbul to Tehran cancelled, airport data shows - Reuters
Three flights from Istanbul to Tehran cancelled, airport data shows Reuters
February 27, 2026Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16 - Reuters
Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16 Reuters
February 27, 2026Pakistan in an open war with Afghanistan, Pakistan defence minister says - Reuters
Pakistan in an open war with Afghanistan, Pakistan defence minister says Reuters
February 27, 2026Russia and Ukraine exchange more than 1,000 soldiers' bodies
Russia's announcement comes as Ukraine's top negotiator met US peace envoys in Geneva.
February 26, 2026CEO of World Economic Forum quits after Epstein ties come to light - Reuters
CEO of World Economic Forum quits after Epstein ties come to light Reuters
February 26, 2026EU not likely to agree on Russian sanctions on Monday, Kallas says - Reuters
EU not likely to agree on Russian sanctions on Monday, Kallas says Reuters
February 23, 2026Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party
The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise.
February 23, 2026Nasa astronauts' moon mission likely to be delayed due to rocket issue
The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will likely be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.
February 21, 2026Turkey detains 32 suspects in widening betting probe, prosecutor's office says - Reuters
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxNZ3lRbUwwdmlaZ2t4QlE1clRZb3l6MFZOTWgzdTBCTUNfaGdBRDhkclFhSktDWFU4YllqU3VZa2pNbXRvb1JXODFTT0tndF9McTdwa1M1N25QcVJtdEZ3VGRTSC1NMUJxYlpUY3JITHJEeUYzUVR4cUZYb2N3Rmh2WkJSVE1wam4wQmlETzhYRGNGQk1Eam0yQ2J5WUJKZ0xaaFZLR09KZjNiRmFQd2xwd2dwX1A2QzBZU0hnOS0zelo?oc=5" target="_blank">Turkey detains 32 suspects in widening betting probe, prosecutor's office says</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
February 20, 2026Journalist with Germany's Deutsche Welle detained in Turkey - Reuters
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMirgFBVV95cUxPQkt3RzJsUFA0ZzRmYzF1OEQ1dXpGRklNWkxBbGJfQXotcEU1dXZUdkVDU3ZmcFNtU3Z0UDFJXzM5NkNyX2FaT05ZbnB0Q2VDRHlEeGNkZmJnaHpUNVZQV1VmVzdub0M4VWp5cmdTNUo0RWN1TjhqRnVxdm9JQWV5UmFLQUpSNk1lTmNHSGZmWWdra0dCVm1sd3I3YWg2X0RvazRkN1E0NEVpbExLclE?oc=5" target="_blank">Journalist with Germany's Deutsche Welle detained in Turkey</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
February 20, 2026Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions
The president’s calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.
February 20, 2026Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs
Trump says he will seek release of files on extraterrestrials, "based on the tremendous interest shown".
February 20, 2026