Turkish police detained 10 senior officials of district municipalities in Istanbul, including deputy mayors and council members from the main opposition party, over alleged links to Kurdish militants. The detainees were accused of appointing individuals with ties to the PKK to municipal positions, seen as a move to discredit potential challengers to President Erdogan. Opposition figures, including Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, have faced legal challenges and arrests, with the government replacing elected mayors with state appointees over alleged PKK connections.
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Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
German voters are choosing a new government in an election dominated by concerns over the economy, migration, and the future of Ukraine and Europe's alliance with the US. The center-right opposition is favored to win, with polls showing a strong result for a far-right party. Germany's electoral system is likely to result in a coalition government, with negotiations expected to take weeks or even months before the next chancellor is elected. Full Article
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