Supporters of Palestinians began gathering in central Istanbul before dawn on Thursday ahead of a march across the city’s Galata Bridge, organisers said.

Türkiye is gearing up for a packed diplomatic calendar in 2026, with Ankara set to host NATO leaders in July and Antalya preparing for the U.N.’s COP31 climate summit in November.

A fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana as revellers rang in the New Year, killing and injuring several people, police said early Thursday.

Türkiye ushered in 2026 with a stunning display of lights and sounds, as grand celebrations turned major cities into vibrant centers of shared joy, safely guarded by a strong security presence.  

Zohran Mamdani, the young upstart of the U.S. left, was sworn in Thursday to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump.