Police in Istanbul used pepper spray, plastic pellets, and water cannon against protesters following the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a rival to President Erdogan, on corruption and terrorism charges. Nearly 1,900 people have been arrested in the eight days of protests, with violence erupting as police attempted to disperse the largely peaceful demonstrations. Imamoglu’s detention is seen as politically motivated, sparking outrage over Turkey’s democratic decline and economic woes.
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Texas law will require Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom
Texas has enacted a law requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, making it the largest state to impose such a mandate, despite expected legal challenges citing unconstitutional violations of church and state separation. Governor Greg Abbott also approved a bill allowing voluntary periods for prayer or religious text reading, amid ongoing debates over the inclusion of religion in public education. Need More Context? 🔎
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