Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has relied on social media to stay in touch with supporters from jail.
Ukraine labels Russian ceasefire a farce after reports of hundreds of violations
A three-day truce was called by Vladimir Putin ahead of Russia’s World War Two Victory Day celebrations.
Israel PM ‘uncertain’ over condition of three Gaza hostages
Benjamin Netanyahu said he knew “with certainty” that 21 hostages were alive but the status of “three more” were unclear.
Watch: Moments past conclaves elected new popes
See the moments previous popes were elected by conclaves past, from 1939 to 2013.
US judge blocks plan to deport migrants to Libya
The order comes after lawyers expressed alarm that the US was planning to deport migrants to the North African country “immediately”.
Smokey Robinson denies sexual assault allegations
In a statement, the singer’s lawyer says the abuse allegations are an attempt to “extract money”.
Smokey Robinson denies sexual assault allegations
In a statement, the singer’s lawyer says the abuse allegations are an attempt to “extract money”.
Sotheby’s halts Buddha jewels auction after India threat
The jewels are described as one of the most astonishing archaeological finds of the modern era.
Men found guilty of violent murder of Aboriginal schoolboy
Cassius Turvey was chased through bush and beaten with a metal pole, in a case which sparked national outrage.
Australia Greens leader loses seat, cites ‘Trump effect’
Adam Bandt was ousted by a “riptide” of swing votes, which he blamed on the so-called Trump effect.


