Twenty-seven people killed after nightclub fire

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – A devastating fire erupted in Istanbul’s Masquerade nightclub during a renovation process, claiming at least 27 lives on Tuesday. The Istanbul governor’s office confirmed that one individual was admitted to the hospital following the incident. Situated in the Besiktas district on the European side of Istanbul, the nightclub is part of a 16-story residential building. The fire, which claimed numerous lives, was successfully extinguished, and several individuals, including nightclub managers, were taken …

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Gunman kills man at church during Sunday morning mass

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – A terrifying shooting incident occurred at the Church of Santa Maria during Sunday mass around 11:40 local time. Turkish officials promptly launched an investigation into the “vile attack”, as described by Turkey’s Interior Minister, while police commenced a manhunt for the suspects. Although the motive behind the shooting is currently unclear, officials believe it was a targeted attack. CCTV footage shared by Turkish media showed two gunmen entering the back of the …

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