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Terrified families 'ran to safety' amid 'screaming and shouting' after a huge fight erupted during a Mother's Day dinner at a popular restaurant.

Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has suffered symptoms of suspected "chemical weapons" poisoning following a meeting in Kyiv earlier this month.

Families 'ran to safety' after a mass brawl broke out with 'screaming and shouting' during a Mother's Day meal at a popular restaurant.

The married pair spoke with CNN’s Brian Stelter on Sunday’s “Reliable Source,” telling him of the consequences of speaking out against Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.“You now face 10 years in prison if you call this war what it is, a war…if you interview [Ukraine] President Zelenskyy or do anything like that,” Kotrikadze told Stelter. Kotrikadze had previously been on “Reliable Sources” during the early stages of the invasion from Moscow, but since fled with her husband and reporting partner Dzyadko to Istanbul and now to Tbilisi, Georgia, where they continue to cover the war via a new YouTube channel, which already has over 100,000 subscribers after just four days.

A Tameside woman who lives more than 2,500 miles from her husband was left furious after a connecting flight took off without her.

Stephanie Davis said she was in “horrible” pain after falling down the stairs just days after going under the knife. The actress revealed earlier this month that she was “treating herself” to a boob job for her 29th birthday, and went all the way to Turkey for the procedure. Stephanie has since returned home to recover from her surgery, but was left in agony after falling down the stairs at her home, sparking her to be concerned about her stitches.

Manori Ravindran International EditorTurkish writer-director Cenk Ertürk has signed with CAA for representation in all areas.The Istanbul-based Ertürk made his debut with “Noah Land,” which he developed as a Cannes Cinéfondation resident in 2016, and ultimately premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2019, where it won awards for best screenplay and best actor in the international category. The wins were a first for a Turkish project at the New York festival.The film follows an ailing father and son who travel to a village where the former grew up in order to carry out his dying wish to be buried under a particular tree.

cancelled a series of shows in Moscow and St. Petersburg in protest against the war last month – held a live-streamed concert in Istanbul on Tuesday (March 15) in a bid to raise money for Ukrainian refugees.At one point, Oxxxymiron – real name Miron Yanovich Fyodorov – paused the performance to make a plea to those Russian people who are in favour of the action being taken by President Vladimir Putin.Jonny Tickle, an English journalist who is based in Moscow, subsequently shared a clip of the moment along with an English language translation of the rapper’s speech.“It seems to me – rather, I’m sure – that the people who are for this war are in fact against this war,” Oxxxymiron began.

We are hearing that the George Miller MGM-Film Nation movie Three Thousand Years Of Longing starring Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton will make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentGeorge Miller’s anticipated fantasy-romance-drama “Three Thousand Years Of Longing” with Idris Elba and Tilda Swinton will world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, Variety has learned.Both Miller and Swinton are Cannes regulars. Swinton appeared in five movies at last year’s festival, while Miller served as jury president in 2016 and his most recent film “Mad Max: Fury Road” played at the fest in 2015.The intriguing plot, for which details are being kept under wraps, revolves around the encounter between a scholar and a djinn who offers her three wishes in exchange for his freedom. Their conversation, in a hotel room in Istanbul, leads to consequences neither would have expected.

Stephanie Davis has given a glimpse inside her trip to Istanbul with her boyfriend Joe Mckalroy after she underwent VASER liposuction and a boob job. The former Hollyoaks actress, 29, who previously revealed that she was treating herself to a boob job for her birthday after admitting she had wanted to get them done for 'years', shared a peek of the Turkish city as she explored with her beau Joe. Stephanie appeared to be in her element as she posed with Joe, 25, donning a black and white patterned Chanel bucket hat and a warm quilted coat.

Stephanie Davis has revealed she’s treating herself to a boob job for her birthday, admitting she’s wanted to get them done for “years”. The former Hollyoaks actress, who turns 29 today, is jetting off to Turkey at the weekend to undergo the procedure in a bid to boost her confidence. Steph, who recently admitted she refused leave her house at the height of her struggles with her skin, said her boobs changed after giving birth to her son Caben in 2017.

Nick Cave has responded to criticism over his views on Palestine after cancelling forthcoming gigs in Russia and Ukraine.Earlier this week (March 1), Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds announced that they had cancelled their scheduled concerts in Russia and Ukraine this summer due to Vladimir Putin’s invasion, saying: “Ukraine, we stand with you.”In a post on his Red Hand Files website, Cave responded to a fan criticising him for cancelling these gigs, but refusing to do so with shows in Israel back in 2017, when he went ahead with shows and told local press that doing so would be a defiant statement against anyone “who tries to censor and silence musicians”.“At the end of the day, there’s maybe two reason why I’m here. One is that I love Israel and I love Israeli people, and two is to make a principled stand against anyone who tries to censor and silence musicians,” Cave said at the time.

Vladimir Putin has been accused of major military escalation after requesting Russia’s nuclear deterrent be put on high alert, as his troops continue to attempt their conquest of Ukraine.

ISTANBUL -- Turkey’s president has ordered that steps be taken against media like TV programs that are deemed contrary to Turkey’s “fundamental values.”Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a circular posted Saturday on the Official Gazette, said the decision aims to eliminate the harmful effects of television programs with foreign content that have been adapted in Turkey and to protect Turkish culture.All precautions would be taken against productions that negatively affect the family, children and youth, through Turkish laws and the constitution. Children and youth will be protected from “messages conveyed through certain symbols,” the decision stated, without elaborating.Turkey’s media watchdog, the Supreme Council of Radio and Television, already has wide-ranging powers, and can fine media or order temporary blackouts for television channels that are mostly critical of the government for violating Turkish values.

Love Island star Hannah Elizabeth has revealed the results of her new nose job.The 31 year old blonde beauty has been sharing the details of her journey along the way, as she opened up on heading abroad to Turkey for the procedure.The 31 year old reality star, who took part in the first series of the sun-soaked ITV2 dating show, underwent her rhinoplasty in Istanbul. Having carefully chosen her surgeon for the operation, Hannah shared pictures and spoke to her fans from her hotel room in the European country, recently posting images of her bandaged-up face. In one snap, she showed off her face post-surgery, and the star was still covered in bandages on her face as she embarked on recovery.

ANKARA, Turkey -- Fatma Girik, a beloved Turkish screen actress of the 1960s and 1970s and one-time district mayor, has died. She was 79.Girik died Monday in a hospital in Istanbul of multiple organ failure while being treated for COVID-19-related pneumonia, according to a statement from the Liv Hospital.Along with Turkan Soray, Filiz Akin and Hulya Kocyigit, Girik was considered one of the four most iconic actresses of the Turkish film industry that was known as “Yesilcam” — after the street in Istanbul where film companies were based.

An uneasy smile was etched across Eric Cantona's face as Manchester United arrived at Istanbul airport in 1993.

Dr Resul Yaman knows only too well what it's like to start losing your hair.

A Saudi national suspected of playing a part in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been detained by French police, according to multiple reports. The man in custody is a former member of the Saudi Royal Guard. He was arrested based on a Turkish arrest warrant, according to AP.

For many people, thinning hair or total hair loss can leave them feeling self conscious and lacking confidence.

Fox News Channel has named Benjamin Hall as its State Department correspondent, and Rich Edson has been promoted to senior national correspondent.

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s a trailer for Bahman Ghobadi’s highly-anticipated The Four Walls, which launched today at the Tokyo International Film Festival as part of its Main Competition.

Next month will bring up a significant milestone for Donny van de Beek's Manchester United career. It was the final week of last November when he started back-to-back matches for the club — something that hasn't happened before or since.

on Twitter and Instagram, many of whom may be among the 1.3 million commuters in and around Istanbul, where Boji is known to roam. And it’s always a treat to meet the golden-furred, floppy-eared pooch while patronizing public transit — trains, buses and even ferries — throughout Europe’s largest metro area that’s gone viral for being the “City of Cats.”But Boji is ruling social media these days.

Just as we though we were set for warm jumpers, water bottles and hot chocolate, it looks like the weather is about to improve again! Britain is set to be hotter than Istanbul this week, it has been reported, due to the fallout from Hurricane Sam bringing temperatures of up to 21C. First, we will have a 60mph storm unfortunately, and it's set to swirl around the country at the start of the week.

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Scottish cities are set to benefit from a trans-European sleeper rail network which means people could travel by train to places as far away as Istanbul and St Petersburg. The scheme is being launched to curb the number of flights across Europe in a bid to drastically reduce carbon emissions.

With its beautiful climate, sandy beaches and fascinating history, it’s not surprising that Turkey is one of the hottest destinations for sun-deprived Brits.

The family of a Rochdale imam who was killed more than five years ago faces another agonising wait for the latest chapter in his tragic case to close.

JD Linville Kaan Müjdeci’s “Hamlet” reskins Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy in a modern retelling of family betrayal and horse carriages. When Kedir Kesmeci murders his brother in secret, his niece Hazar must find the courage to expose him.

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almost too cute to handle. Artisanal yet with a distinctly modern feel, Istanbul-based Günes Mutlu's celeb-loved designs fill a unique white space in the contemporary market. Featuring offbeat materials like rattan, velvet, rope, and natural stone, each one of her creations is “inspired by real and imaginary travels,” with local Turkish craftsmen at the helm of her production. Marina Raphael designs luxe bags, structural in shape but intricate in execution, with attitude.

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