44 h. ago Istanbul earthquake latest as expert warns of 'big one' prediction

Turkey is recovering after a 6.2 earthquake shook Istanbul on Wednesday, injuring more than 200 people

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46 h. ago Istanbul residents spend the night outdoors after a strong earthquake and aftershocks

Many Istanbul residents have spent the night outdoors, too fearful to return to their homes, following a strong earthquake and over 180 aftershocks

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46 h. ago More than 200 injured after jumping from buildings in 6.2 earthquake in Istanbul

Earthquake lasted 13 seconds with 100 aftershocks

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64 h. ago Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Simon Calder’s advice after 6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Istanbul

Is it still safe to travel to Turkey? The Independent’s travel correspondent Simon Calder has all the information and advice after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the capital of Istanbul on Wednesday (23 April).

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65 h. ago UK Foreign Office issues Turkey travel update after Istanbul hit by 6.2 earthquake

British travellers are urged to follow the advice of local authorities

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65 h. ago Istanbul earthquake: Large tremors rock Turkey's largest city causing buildings to shake

The earthquake’s epicentre was measured just 25 miles southwest of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara

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66 h. ago ‘Call my mum please’: Moment news anchor feels Istanbul earthquake during live broadcast

A news anchor called for her mother as an earthquake shook Istanbul during a live broadcast on CNN Turk on Wednesday, 23 April.

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67 h. ago Istanbul earthquake: Series of large quakes rocks Turkish capital causing buildings to shake

The earthquake’s epicentre was measured just 25 miles southwest of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara

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68 h. ago Massive earthquake hit Istanbul with 6.2 magnitude tremor shaking buildings

Terrified locals and tourists have reported buildings shaking after the 6.2 magnitude quake struck today - with four a number of surrounding regions also impacted.

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68 h. ago Istanbul rocked by 6.2 earthquake but no immediate reports of injuries

So far three earthquakes, including one of a 6.2 magnitude, have been reported by authorities

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68 h. ago Turkey hit by three earthquakes as people 'run into the street' in Istanbul

Three earthquakes have been registered by officials at Turkey’s emergency management agency

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68 h. ago Istanbul earthquake: Huge 6.2 magnitude quake hits Turkey causing buildings to shake

Terrified locals and tourists have reported buildings shaking after the 6.2 magnitude quake struck today - with four a number of surrounding regions also impacted

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1 week ago Earthquake hits Costa Blanca: Brits 'terrified' as tremors 'shake entire buildings' in Spanish holiday resort

Residents as well as Brits staying in Torrevieja for the Easter holidays described being 'almost thrown out of bed' when the tremors hit just after midnight.

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1 week ago San Diego earthquake: 'Big' tremor hits California causing buildings to shake

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported this afternoon that the earthquake hit California with a magnitude six intensity, near the strength of the earthquake that hit Myanmar

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1 week ago Moment Youth Demand protesters block fire engine as it responds to emergency during pro

Protesters took to the streets of London as part of a pro-Palestine rally causing disruption and standstill traffic on key routes in the capital.

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2 w. ago London millionaire exodus: What's causing the decline as super

London millionaire exodus: What's causing the decline as super-rich flee capital  London Evening Standard

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2 w. ago Russian missile attack on Kyiv leaves three people injured and city ablaze as residents warned not to leave air shelters

A missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early Sunday injured at least three people and caused several blazes, the city's mayor said

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3 w. ago Rock band Muse postpone Istanbul show over promoter comments about anti

Turkish fans had urged the rock band to cancel the show as thousands of citizens protest the recent arrest of mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

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4 w. ago Myanmar earthquake: Bangkok rocked as 7.7 magnitude horror hits Thailand as people flee screaming

Pictures shared by Thai locals show water cascading over rooftops as tremors shake pools set on high-rise buildings after the "significant" earthquake hit Bangkok

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