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The latest news, updates and features on Turkey, a country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. Its capital is Ankara, with major cities including Istanbul and Izmir.

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Channel: Travel Travel September 7, 2024 By Ashley Pearson
Play Video Story from Jam Press (Yacht Crash) Pictured: Video grab - Footage of the two large yachts colliding. VIDEO: Shocking moment 295ft super yacht worth ??95m SLAMS into anchored boat A video has been shared of the shocking moment a 295ft yacht crashed into another vessel. Footage of the incident shows the L??rssen super yacht gliding through the water as it heads towards another boat. It can then be seen getting closer, with disaster on the cards. Moments later, the vessel???s bow crashes into the stern of a 101ft motor yacht. It is unclear why the collision occurred, but has been reported that at least half a dozen people were on the smaller boat at the time. The event occurred on Saturday 31 August, just off the coast of Yal??kavak, Bodrum in Turkey, as reported by Whats the Jam. The super yacht, named Ice was designed by Tim Heywood (exterior) and Terence Disdale (interior). It can accommodate 14 guests and 27 crew members. The super yacht is reportedly worth $125m (??95m) with impressive features such as a large helipad, beauty salon and bathtubs carved out of solid limestone. There is also a state-of-the-art gym, jacuzzi and countless lounge and relaxation areas, both in- and outdoors. The motor yacht that was struck is also a luxurious boat with a sundeck, lounge and room for up to eight people. It has suffered major damage at the stern but fortunately those onboard were left uninjured. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident. ENDS EDITOR???S NOTES: Usage Licence: (SOCIAL AND LOCAL MEDIA) We have obtained this material from a verified account on social media platforms and it has been widely used in local news media on a similar report without problems. Usage Restrictions: Jam press accepts all responsibility for use on news media portals only, usage on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube is not guaranteed.

Passengers scream as superyacht worth £95m crashes into smaller boat

Channel: World World September 3, 2024 By Brooke Davies
Play Video Unconfirmed reports of U.S. Naval personnel being assaulted, after USS WASP pulled into Izmir, T?rkiye, for a scheduled port visit

US soldiers attacked in Turkey by youth group placing hood on man's head

Channel: US US September 3, 2024 By Jessica Kwong
The woman woke up mid surgery during the cosmetic operation in Turkey which left her with serious infection and sepsis. (Picture: ITV News)

British mum 'woke up' during botched cosmetic op that caused sepsis in Turkey

Channel: UK UK August 23, 2024 By Valerio Esposito
Mum dies after 'Brazilian bum lift' surgery Facebook/ITV

British mum dies after 'Brazilian butt lift' surgery in Turkey

Channel: UK UK August 19, 2024 By Lucy Skoulding

'Nazi' teenager livestreams knife rampage outside mosque

Channel: World World August 13, 2024 By Sam Corbishley
fethiye turkey resort visit travel

The cheap 'postcard-worthy' beach resort that's only 4 hours away – and is perfect for fam

Channel: Travel Travel August 13, 2024 By Amira Arasteh

Katie Price warned 'no going abroad, no holidays' in court ahead of next hearing

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz August 9, 2024 By Danni Scott
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Roblox banned in Turkey in order to ‘ensure the protection of our children’

Channel: Gaming Gaming August 8, 2024 By GameCentral
Katie Price is arrested outside Heathrow Airport. She is pictured left with a Metropolitan Police officer, and right with a bandage round her head after a facelift

Katie Price bailed after arrest at Heathrow Airport ahead of court appearance

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz August 9, 2024 By Emily Bashforth
Play Video BBC Breakfast hit with complaints after 'graphic' images horrify viewers

BBC viewers have day off ruined after unexpected 'graphic' scenes

Channel: TV TV August 8, 2024 By Ruth Lawes

Dad killed on holiday after small cut was infected with flesh-eating bacteria

Channel: UK UK August 5, 2024 By Sarah Hooper

Turkish shooter who went viral explains why he doesn't need any equipment

Channel: Sport Sport August 2, 2024 By Ben Ashton
An employee scapes meat from a kebab skewer

Germany and Turkey are at war over... kebabs

Channel: World World July 31, 2024 By Gergana Krasteva
Play Video Katie Price poses for Olympics press event before heading to Turkey for cosmetic surgery despite arrest warrant

Inside Katie Price's luxury Turkey cosmetic surgery trip after arrest warrant

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz August 1, 2024 By Danni Scott

Turkish president Erdogan slaps a child for not kissing his hand

Channel: World World July 31, 2024 By Gergana Krasteva
A dog named Baron sits in front of the demonstrators during a rally to protest against a bill drafted by the government that aims to remove stray dogs off the country's streets, in Istanbul, Turkey, July 27, 2024. REUTERS/Dilara Senkaya

Turkey approves 'massacre law' which could see millions of stray dogs euthanised

Channel: World World July 30, 2024 By Tom Sanders
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Chris Packham unleashes scathing attack on proposal to kill stray dogs

Channel: TV TV July 28, 2024 By Pierra Willix
People cool off during an ongoing heatwave with temperatures reaching 37 degrees, at Colosseo area (Colosseum), on July 23, 2024 in Rome, Italy

Stark warning for travellers heading to Europe as 'hellish' heatwave arrives

Channel: World World July 31, 2024 By Gergana Krasteva
A policeman controls traffic during a forest fire in Alcabideche, Cascais, Portugal, 21 July 2024

'Hellish' European heatwave sparks warning for UK tourists

Channel: World World July 24, 2024 By Gergana Krasteva

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