Blindfolds, mouths taped as Turkiye MPs protest TV takeover
Turkish opposition lawmakers staged a protest in parliament by blindfolding themselves and taping their mouths shut, opposing the government’s takeover of Halk TV.
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Germany's far-right AfD forges a pro-Russia alliance with the BSW
In Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD and BSW are joining forces to push for negotiations with Moscow. What is driving this rapprochement?
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Turkey seizes opposition Halk TV as crackdown widens: What to know
Halk TV is a pro-opposition broadcaster and one of Turkey’s most-watched news channels.
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Container Ship Sinks Near Hormuz after Being Hit by Projectile
A container ship has sunk near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by a projectile, while a separate dry bulk carrier damaged in an earlier attack is also reported to be sinking, maritime security sources said on Wednesday. The Singapore-flagged GFS Pride container ship, with a small 2,824 TEU (20-ft equivalent unit) capacity, had sunk, the sources said. "Commercial vessel 'GFS PRIDE' reported sunk with floating containers ... mariners cautioned," the Hydrographer of Pakistan said in a navigational warning to ships dated October 14.