https://www.anews.com.tr Anews.com.tr - Life en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:41:32 +0300 ANEWS Software Team https://i.tmgrup.com.tr/anews/site/v1/i/logo-anews.png https://www.anews.com.tr Copyright © 2003-2026 TURKUVAZ HABERLEŞME VE YAYINCILIK A.Ş https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/12/fractured-politics-security-fears-shape-perus-presidential-election
More than 25 million voters in Peru are heading to the polls in a highly fragmented presidential election with 35 candidates, with a run-off on June 7 seen as almost certain.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/12/fractured-politics-security-fears-shape-perus-presidential-election Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:34:29 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/07/us-investor-offers-56-billion-for-universal-music
US investor Bill Ackman wants to take over the world's largest music company, Universal Music Group (UMG), for around amp;euro;56 billion ($65 billion), his investment firm Pershing Square said on Tuesday. Pershing...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/07/us-investor-offers-56-billion-for-universal-music Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:09:30 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/07/1-dead-in-fire-near-bridge-of-americas-in-panama-city-1775562107
A tanker truck explosion in Panama City’s La Boca area killed one person and injured several others, including two firefighters. The blast, near the Bridge of the Americas, has been contained, and authorities...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/07/1-dead-in-fire-near-bridge-of-americas-in-panama-city-1775562107 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:09:56 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/06/4-killed-in-alabama-car-crash-after-police-pursuit
Four people were killed in Alabama after a fleeing vehicle crashed into a tree during a police pursuit, with authorities saying most victims were not wearing seat belts.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/06/4-killed-in-alabama-car-crash-after-police-pursuit Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:18:10 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/05/55-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-northern-territory-southern-australia-border
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck the border of Northern Territory and South Australia early Sunday, with the epicenter near Yulara.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/05/55-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-northern-territory-southern-australia-border Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:04:50 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/02/magnitude-52-earthquake-hits-chinas-xinjiang-region-no-immediate-damage-reported
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on Thursday, 62 km southeast of Urumqi at a shallow depth of 10 km, the USGS reported.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/02/magnitude-52-earthquake-hits-chinas-xinjiang-region-no-immediate-damage-reported Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:38:41 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/01/turkiyes-zero-waste-project-expands-into-lgobal-movement
Led by Emine Erdoğan, Türkiye’s Zero Waste Project has recycled 90 million tons of waste and grown into a global initiative backed by the United Nations.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/01/turkiyes-zero-waste-project-expands-into-lgobal-movement Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:35:17 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/01/dunya-meteoroloji-orgutu-iklim-sistemi-tarihteki-en-dengesiz-doneminde
The World Meteorological Organization says Earth’s climate is at its most unstable ever, with record heat, rising oceans, and extreme weather causing global disruption.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/01/dunya-meteoroloji-orgutu-iklim-sistemi-tarihteki-en-dengesiz-doneminde Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:31:58 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/01/nasa-set-to-launch-artemis-ii-moon-mission-wednesday
NASA's Artemis II mission will send four astronauts on a 10-day orbital journey around the Moon, testing systems and gathering data for future lunar and Mars missions.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/04/01/nasa-set-to-launch-artemis-ii-moon-mission-wednesday Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:55:23 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/31/teachers-in-france-go-on-strike-over-job-cuts
Teachers and school staff across France went on strike Tuesday, protesting 4,000 planned job cuts and class closures, with participation highest among support staff at 16.9%.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/31/teachers-in-france-go-on-strike-over-job-cuts Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:24:03 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/french-and-portuguese-cross-into-spain-for-cheaper-fuel
In the ongoing global energy crisis that began with the US and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, Portuguese and French citizens living near border regions are also benefiting from the Spanish government's...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/french-and-portuguese-cross-into-spain-for-cheaper-fuel Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:20:13 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/istanbul-photo-awards-2026-winners-announced
The winners of the 'Istanbul Photo Awards 2026', an international news photography competition organized by Anadolu Agency (AA), have been determined. Professional photographers submitted approximately...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/istanbul-photo-awards-2026-winners-announced Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:14:06 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/30/diesel-prices-set-new-record-in-belgium
Diesel prices in Belgium will hit a new record, rising to €2.333 per liter, with petrol and heating oil also increasing.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/30/diesel-prices-set-new-record-in-belgium Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:41:49 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/30/switzerlands-energy-costs-surge-amid-middle-east-tensions-report
Rising energy prices are driving up costs in Switzerland, with households facing up to CHF 1,200 in extra annual expenses amid Middle East tensions.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/30/switzerlands-energy-costs-surge-amid-middle-east-tensions-report Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:39:32 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/30/spain-summons-top-israeli-envoy-over-blocked-jerusalem-mass
Spain summoned Israel’s envoy after police blocked a cleric from Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, calling it “unacceptable.”Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/30/spain-summons-top-israeli-envoy-over-blocked-jerusalem-mass Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:39:32 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/30/germany-eyes-closer-economic-cooperation-with-syria-foreign-minister-says
Germany sees strong potential for economic cooperation with Syria, with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul pledging support for reconstruction and institutional development.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/30/germany-eyes-closer-economic-cooperation-with-syria-foreign-minister-says Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:33:48 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/30/73-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-vanuatu-in-south-pacific
A powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Luganville in the South Pacific, according to the USGS. No immediate damage or casualties were reported following the deep offshore tremor.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/30/73-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-vanuatu-in-south-pacific Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:59:20 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/28/13-year-old-boy-fatally-stabbed-in-germany-father-detained
A 13-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Witten, Germany, with his father detained as the main suspect. The boy’s mother and sister were seriously injured, and a homicide investigation is underway.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/28/13-year-old-boy-fatally-stabbed-in-germany-father-detained Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:04:01 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/28/masked-group-ransacks-town-hall-in-southern-france
Around 20 masked individuals ransacked Fresnes town hall in France, firing mortars, vandalizing rooms, and damaging nearby properties. Authorities launched an investigation, with no arrests yet, calling...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/28/masked-group-ransacks-town-hall-in-southern-france Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:34:01 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/28/22-reported-dead-as-drifting-migrant-boat-rescued-near-greek-island
At least 22 migrants died during a perilous journey from Libya to Crete after their boat drifted for days in harsh weather, Greek authorities reported. Survivors say dozens were on board, while two suspected...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/28/22-reported-dead-as-drifting-migrant-boat-rescued-near-greek-island Sat, 28 Mar 2026 15:23:18 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/26/hbo-unveils-first-trailer-for-new-harry-potter-tv-series-sets-christmas-2026-debut
HBO released the first trailer for its new "Harry Potter" TV series, premiering this Christmas, showcasing new leads and aiming for deeper book adaptation despite casting controversies and J.K. Rowling's...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/26/hbo-unveils-first-trailer-for-new-harry-potter-tv-series-sets-christmas-2026-debut Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:16:23 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/25/epic-games-to-cut-over-1000-jobs-amid-slowing-fortnite-engagement
Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, is cutting more than 1,000 jobs as it faces what CEO Tim Sweeney described as "extreme" market pressures and declining player engagement with its flagship title. "Today...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/25/epic-games-to-cut-over-1000-jobs-amid-slowing-fortnite-engagement Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:13:32 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/northern-lights-dance-over-sodankyl-finland
Aurora Borealis appeared near Sodankylä in Finland's Lapland, visible thanks to interactions between Earth's magnetic field and charged particles from the Sun.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/northern-lights-dance-over-sodankyl-finland Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:01:03 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/24/french-agriculture-minister-unveils-measures-to-support-farmers-amid-soaring-energy-prices
Annie Genevard announced financial relief measures for farmers in France, including tax deferrals and fuel loans, as rising energy costs driven by Middle East tensions strain the agricultural sector.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/24/french-agriculture-minister-unveils-measures-to-support-farmers-amid-soaring-energy-prices Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:11:16 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/24/mozambique-floods-kill-18-as-heavy-rains-continue
Heavy rains in Mozambique have caused floods killing 18 people and displacing thousands, with nearly 1 million affected this rainy season.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/24/mozambique-floods-kill-18-as-heavy-rains-continue Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:48:59 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/20/eu-leaders-push-minimum-age-for-social-media-platforms
EU leaders want to introduce a minimum age for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram to protect minors, tasking the European Commission with enforcement.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/20/eu-leaders-push-minimum-age-for-social-media-platforms Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:10:31 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/20/magnitude-66-earthquake-strikes-south-shetland-islands-off-antarctica
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck the South Shetland Islands near the Antarctic Peninsula, according to the United States Geological Survey.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/20/magnitude-66-earthquake-strikes-south-shetland-islands-off-antarctica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:08:11 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/avoid-screens-before-bed-blue-light-harms-sleep-and-health
Experts warn that nighttime screen use disrupts sleep, strains eyes, and affects mood, urging reduced exposure, especially for children.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/avoid-screens-before-bed-blue-light-harms-sleep-and-health Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:33:04 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/daily-music-cuts-dementia-risk-and-boosts-brain-health
Studies show music lowers dementia risk by 39%, eases pain, and strengthens brain plasticity, with live performances offering the strongest effects.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/daily-music-cuts-dementia-risk-and-boosts-brain-health Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:10:57 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/not-everyone-has-an-inner-voice-new-study-reveals
Research shows most people don't constantly "talk" in their minds; thoughts often appear as images, feelings, or sensations instead of words.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/not-everyone-has-an-inner-voice-new-study-reveals Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:24:34 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/let-the-envious-burst-message-in-3000-year-old-ancient-city
In excavations carried out in the ancient city of Syedra in the Alanya district of Antalya, an approximately 15-square-meter mosaic, estimated to have been made between the 4th and 6th centuries AD and...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/let-the-envious-burst-message-in-3000-year-old-ancient-city Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:48:09 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/flamingos-color-van-lake
It was noted that some flamingos arrived early this year, out of those that usually come to the Van Lake basin every spring.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/flamingos-color-van-lake Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:48:09 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/milleyha-wetland-hosts-migratory-birds
Milleyha Wetland in Samandağ district of Hatay has become a frequent stop for migratory birds.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/gallery/life/milleyha-wetland-hosts-migratory-birds Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:48:09 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/16/ten-patients-killed-in-eastern-india-hospital-fire
At least 10 patients were killed in a fire at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha, authorities said Monday.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/16/ten-patients-killed-in-eastern-india-hospital-fire Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:13:27 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/15/big-hungarian-election-campaign-demos-ahead-of-april-12-vote
Mass rallies kicked off Sunday in Budapest as Hungary’s election campaign enters its final stretch, with incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and challenger Péter Magyar addressing supporters on the national...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/15/big-hungarian-election-campaign-demos-ahead-of-april-12-vote Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:24:34 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/12/kenya-flood-death-toll-rises-to-50-as-17-counties-affected-by-heavy-rains
Flooding in Kenya has killed 50 people and displaced thousands across 17 counties, with authorities deploying emergency teams as heavy rains continue to disrupt homes, roads, and power.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/12/kenya-flood-death-toll-rises-to-50-as-17-counties-affected-by-heavy-rains Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:24:59 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/12/ecuador-mayor-faces-inhumane-treatment-in-jail-lawyer
Aquiles Alvarez, mayor of Guayaquil, is facing alleged “inhumane” treatment in a high-security prison after his arrest in a corruption probe, according to his lawyer. The critic of Daniel Noboa denies...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/12/ecuador-mayor-faces-inhumane-treatment-in-jail-lawyer Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:18:21 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/09/major-fire-breaks-out-in-scotland-historic-building-collapses
A major fire in Glasgow’s Union Street on Sunday night caused a Victorian-era building near Glasgow Central Station to collapse, leaving the station closed as firefighters continue to battle the blaze...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/09/major-fire-breaks-out-in-scotland-historic-building-collapses Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:14:31 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/09/bahrains-bapco-energies-declares-force-majeure-over-iranian-attacks
Bapco Energies declared a state of force majeure Monday after an Iranian attack hit one of its refinery units, assuring that local fuel supplies remain uninterrupted amid escalating regional tensions.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/09/bahrains-bapco-energies-declares-force-majeure-over-iranian-attacks Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:03:51 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/09/indonesias-mount-marapi-erupts-spewing-ash-up-to-1-mile
Mount Marapi erupted Monday, sending a thick gray ash column 1.6 kilometers into the air. Authorities warned of potential lava flows and advised residents to wear masks as the volcano remains at Alert...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/09/indonesias-mount-marapi-erupts-spewing-ash-up-to-1-mile Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:58:25 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/09/at-least-1-person-injured-by-missile-debris-in-israeli-city-of-rishon-lezion
At least one person was injured in Rishon LeZion near Tel Aviv after being struck by debris from a missile fired toward central Israel, emergency services said, while fragments were also reported in northern...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/09/at-least-1-person-injured-by-missile-debris-in-israeli-city-of-rishon-lezion Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:26:44 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/04/turkiye-plans-social-media-ban-for-under-15s
Türkiye plans to ban children under 15 from accessing social media — even with parental consent — and will require platforms to implement strict age verification systems.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/04/turkiye-plans-social-media-ban-for-under-15s Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:51:31 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/03/police-detain-suspect-after-deadly-blaze-kills-5-in-vantaa-finland
Five people, including members of a Somali family, died in a suspected arson fire at an apartment building in Vantaa, Finland, as police detain one person and investigate the blaze.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/03/police-detain-suspect-after-deadly-blaze-kills-5-in-vantaa-finland Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:45 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/03/61-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-indonesias-northern-sumatra
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the west coast of Indonesia's Northern Sumatra province early Tuesday, according to the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/03/61-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-off-indonesias-northern-sumatra Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:23:15 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/03/3-killed-14-injured-in-mass-shooting-in-downtown-austin-texas
Three people were killed and 14 others injured in a mass shooting in downtown Austin, Texas early Sunday after a gunman opened fire near a nightlife district before being shot dead by police. Authorities...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/03/3-killed-14-injured-in-mass-shooting-in-downtown-austin-texas Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:16:48 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/01/17-killed-in-blast-at-explosives-factory-in-western-india
The Kuwait Electricity Ministry reported partial power outages in several areas Sunday after debris from intercepted Iranian drones disrupted the grid, ministry spokesperson Fatima Abbas said.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/03/01/17-killed-in-blast-at-explosives-factory-in-western-india Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:39:11 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/world/2026/02/27/yaren-famous-storks-15th-annual-homecoming-lands-on-fishermans-boat-again-in-northwestern-turkiye
In a heartwarming start to spring, Yaren the white stork has returned to northwestern Türkiye to reunite with 70-year-old fisherman Adem Yılmaz for a remarkable 15th consecutive year.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/world/2026/02/27/yaren-famous-storks-15th-annual-homecoming-lands-on-fishermans-boat-again-in-northwestern-turkiye Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:43:02 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/02/27/netflix-ceo-arrives-at-white-house-to-meet-staff
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos met with White House staff regarding a $72 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery as a rival Paramount Skydance proposal was deemed superior amid political pressure from President...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/02/27/netflix-ceo-arrives-at-white-house-to-meet-staff Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:17:45 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/02/27/kenyan-man-charged-with-trafficking-youths-to-fight-for-russia-in-ukraine-war
A Kenyan man, Festus Arasa Omwamba, has been charged with human trafficking for allegedly recruiting 22 Kenyan youths to fight for the Russian army in the Ukraine war, the Office of the Director of Public...Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/02/27/kenyan-man-charged-with-trafficking-youths-to-fight-for-russia-in-ukraine-war Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:16:01 +0300 https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/02/26/fire-breaks-out-at-polymer-production-facility-in-southwestern-iran
A fire erupted at a polymer production facility in Abadan on Thursday evening, with emergency crews deployed to contain the blaze, according to state news agency Islamic Republic News Agency.Click to continue]]> https://www.anews.com.tr/life/2026/02/26/fire-breaks-out-at-polymer-production-facility-in-southwestern-iran Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:27:10 +0300