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      <image:title>Besiktas routs Kauno Zalgiris 3-0 in Europa League play-off first leg</image:title>
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      <image:title>TikTok refuses to appear before Irish committee on wrong-way driving videos</image:title>
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      <image:title>US, Canada resume trade talks as tariff deadline looms</image:title>
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      <image:title>Switzerland, China conclude talks to expand free trade agreement</image:title>
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      <image:title>UN chief strongly condemns Russian strike on Kyiv as toll hits 15</image:title>
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      <image:title>USS George Washington arrives in Middle East to relieve Abraham Lincoln</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/opinion/how-turkiye-turned-netanyahus-abu-al-duhur-airbase-trap-into-a-diplomatic-checkmate-3226491</loc>
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      <image:title>Netanyahu’s Abu al-Duhur strike in Syria: A letter sent to the wrong mailbox</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/barcelona-pursues-fenerbahces-croatian-goalkeeper-livakovic-report-3226492</loc>
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      <image:title>Barcelona pursues Fenerbahce's Croatian goalkeeper Livakovic: Report</image:title>
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      <image:title>Zuckerberg buys Irish Gothic castle amid Meta child safety trial  </image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/turkiye-egypt-qatar-condemn-israeli-attacks-in-gaza-urge-ceasefire-compliance-3226490</loc>
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      <image:title>Türkiye, Egypt and Qatar condemn Israeli attacks in Gaza, urge ceasefire compliance</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/hatay-orchestra-to-tour-5-provinces-with-symphonic-tribute-to-fairuz-3226488</loc>
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      <image:title>Hatay Orchestra to tour 5 provinces with symphonic tribute to Fairuz</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/former-pm-imran-khan-would-not-confront-pakistan-army-chief-if-freed-report-3226486</loc>
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      <image:title>Former PM Imran Khan would not confront Pakistan army chief if freed: Report</image:title>
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      <image:title>Turkish central bank reserves jump to $183.5B as carry trade hits record</image:title>
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      <image:title>Türkiye will not fall into Netanyahu's Syria trap: Turkish official</image:title>
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      <image:title>Belgium's worst wildfire in a century tamed</image:title>
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      <image:title>Half of Finns fear AI will cause mass unemployment</image:title>
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      <image:title>Türkiye building over 50 warships simultaneously, navy chief says</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/us-envoy-huckabee-warns-israeli-settlers-not-to-seize-palestinian-americans-land-3226481</loc>
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      <image:title>US envoy Huckabee warns Israeli settlers not to seize Palestinian Americans’ land</image:title>
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      <image:title>Melting ice turns East Greenland into a whale feeding frenzy</image:title>
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      <image:title>Kandilli records 117 earthquakes south of Istanbul's Princes' Islands in 2 days</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/romania-destroys-explosive-laden-naval-drone-near-neptun-deep-gas-project-3226473</loc>
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      <image:title>Romania destroys explosive-laden naval drone near Neptun Deep gas project</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/mystery-at-86000-year-old-cave-in-turkiye-40000-stone-tools-found-but-no-organic-rema-3226472</loc>
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      <image:title>40,000 stone tools, no trace of life: Türkiye cave mystery deepens</image:title>
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      <image:title>Age of minilateralism: Why Riyadh, Ankara and Islamabad chose each other</image:title>
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      <image:title>Spain sees highest heat-related deaths since 2022, health institute says</image:title>
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      <image:title>Pakistan backs Syria’s sovereignty as foreign ministers meet in Islamabad</image:title>
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      <image:title>Galatasaray's new transfer Batrakov arrives in Istanbul after drone delay</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/the-harington-cup-banners-barracks-and-a-victory-that-defied-an-occupation-3226453</loc>
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      <image:title>The Harington Cup: Banners, barracks and a victory that defied an occupation</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/lifestyle/salah-transfer-video-sparks-surge-in-trabzon-cuisine-3226466</loc>
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      <image:title>Salah transfer video sparks surge in Trabzon cuisine  </image:title>
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      <image:title>How Ethiopia's intervention in Sudan is reshaping Horn of Africa</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/20/ex-israeli-defense-minister-accuses-netanyahu-of-fueling-tensions-with-turkiye-3226463_20260820132356.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Ex-Israeli defense minister accuses Netanyahu of fueling tensions with Türkiye</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/turkiyes-foreigners-hotline-helps-save-15854-lives-in-11-years-3226465</loc>
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      <image:title>Türkiye's foreigners' hotline helps save 15,854 lives in 11 years</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/turkiye-launches-5-year-conservation-drive-for-mount-nemruts-giant-statues-3226461</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/20/turkiye-launches-5-year-conservation-drive-for-mount-nemruts-giant-statues-3226461_20260820122816.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Türkiye launches 5-year conservation drive for Mount Nemrut's giant statues</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/20/quake-swarm-shakes-istanbul-with-over-30-tremors-in-24-hours-3226459_20260820121012.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Quake swarm shakes Istanbul with over 30 tremors in 24 hours</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/russia-ready-to-hear-new-us-proposals-on-ukraine-zakharova-says-3226458</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/20/russia-ready-to-hear-new-us-proposals-on-ukraine-zakharova-says-3226458_20260820120337.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Russia ready to hear new US proposals on Ukraine</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/20/turkiye-denies-military-presence-at-syrian-air-base-targeted-by-israel-3226460_20260820123301_20260820123301.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Türkiye denies military presence at Syrian air base targeted by Israel</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/lifestyle/turkiyes-lake-tuz-turns-striking-shade-of-pink-this-summer-3226457</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/20/turkiyes-lake-tuz-turns-a-striking-shade-of-pink-this-summer-3226457_photogallery_20260820120256_1.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Türkiye's Lake Tuz turns striking shade of pink this summer</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/north-korea-fires-suspected-ballistic-missile-after-trump-touts-kim-meeting-3226456</loc>
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      <image:title>North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile after Trump touts Kim meeting</image:title>
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      <image:title>Fenerbahce eyes Ferdi Kadioglu return if Champions League place secured</image:title>
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      <image:title>Alihan Kuris among 32 arrested in criminal organization case</image:title>
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      <image:title>Iran challenges Qatar, Kuwait over fate of captured personnel</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/16/haredi-protesters-confront-supporters-outside-jerusalem-cafe-3226185_photogallery_20260816111529_1.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Haredi protesters confront supporters outside Jerusalem cafe</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/16/erzurums-ice-museum-draws-more-than-300000-visitors-3226184_20260816111007.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Erzurum's ice museum draws more than 300,000 visitors</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/16/hamas-chief-al-hayya-heads-to-cairo-ahead-of-kushners-regional-visit-3226183_20260816110504.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Hamas chief al-Hayya heads to Cairo ahead of Kushner's regional visit</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/nomadic-heritage-on-display-as-thousands-flock-to-hungary-3226182</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/16/nomadic-heritage-on-display-as-thousands-flock-to-hungary-3226182_20260816105449.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Nomadic heritage on display as thousands flock to Hungary</image:title>
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      <image:title>Samsung deepens health AI push with 2 wearable models</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/16/russias-wartime-economy-still-growing-but-deeper-strains-emerge-report-3226181_20260816104321.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Russia’s wartime economy still growing, but deeper strains emerge: Report</image:title>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/16/besiktas-sets-sights-on-napoli-winger-david-neres-3226180_20260816103126.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Besiktas sets sights on Napoli winger David Neres</image:title>
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      <image:title>Afghanistan marks five years of Taliban rule amid rights concerns</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/16/us-arms-via-turkiye-to-ukraine-will-delay-peace-says-russian-analysts-3226178_20260816101849.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>US arms transfer via Türkiye to Ukraine will delay peace, Russian analysts say</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/16/galatasaray-finalizes-batrakov-transfer-eyeing-erzurum-debut-3226177_20260816100919.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Galatasaray finalizes Batrakov transfer, eyeing Erzurum debut</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/winter-drought-cuts-short-south-africas-namaqualand-bloom-3226127_photogallery_20260815121322_1.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Winter drought cuts short South Africa's Namaqualand bloom</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/16/romania-shoots-down-drone-after-airspace-breach-near-moldova-border-3226176_20260816095134.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Romania shoots down drone after airspace breach near Moldova border</image:title>
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      <image:title>Heat beats Djokovic in possible Cincinnati farewell</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/16/thousands-await-aid-in-indonesia-after-48-quake-deaths-3226174_20260816093749.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Thousands await aid in Indonesia after 48 quake deaths</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/16/arab-league-warns-israeli-strikes-in-lebanon-could-derail-peace-efforts-3226173_20260816092644.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Arab League warns Israeli strikes in Lebanon could derail peace efforts</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/massive-drone-attack-sets-russias-largest-wildberries-warehouse-ablaze-3226172</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/16/massive-drone-attack-sets-russias-largest-wildberries-warehouse-ablaze-3226172_20260816092238.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Massive drone attack sets Russia's largest Wildberries warehouse ablaze</image:title>
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      <image:title>UK bans disposable barbecue sales as wildfires rage</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/lifestyle/experts-link-data-overload-to-shrinking-attention-spans-3226125</loc>
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      <image:title>Experts link data overload to shrinking attention spans</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/16/trump-started-this-war-and-we-are-paying-the-price-gulf-official-says-3226171_20260816085109.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>'Trump started this war, and we are paying the price,' Gulf official says</image:title>
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      <image:title>Answers your AI assistant gives you may already be sponsored</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/16/new-shipping-route-doesnt-mean-strait-of-hormuz-will-reopen-iran-fm-3226170_20260816082139.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>New shipping route doesn't mean Strait of Hormuz will reopen: Iran FM</image:title>
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  </url>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/lifestyle/turkiyes-underground-pamukkale-targets-1-million-visitors-a-year-3226134</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/turkiyes-underground-pamukkale-targets-1-million-visitors-a-year-3226134_20260815131716.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Türkiye's 'underground Pamukkale' targets 1 million visitors a year</image:title>
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  </url>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/business/foreign-investment-in-turkiye-falls-31-to-42b-in-2026s-first-half-3226153</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/foreign-investment-in-turkiye-falls-31-to-42b-in-2026s-first-half-3226153_20260815160307.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Foreign investment in Türkiye falls 31% to $4.2B in 2026's first half</image:title>
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  </url>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/rapid-weight-loss-linked-to-50-rise-in-facial-fat-grafting-demand-specialist-says-3226138_20260815135506.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Rapid weight loss linked to 50% rise in facial fat grafting demand, specialist says</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/16/iranian-official-tells-trump-to-worry-about-his-own-security-not-hormuz-3226169_20260816005825.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Iranian official tells Trump to worry about his own security, not Hormuz</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/erdogan-opens-door-to-egypt-joining-mecca-defence-agreement-3226168_20260815230610.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Erdogan opens door to Egypt joining Mecca defence agreement</image:title>
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      <image:title>Turkish women's basketball team downs Portugal 56-44</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/iran-says-qatar-still-holding-three-pilots-captured-in-march-war-3226166_20260815212112.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Qatar denies holding Iranian pilots after general's release demand</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/houthis-fire-ballistic-missiles-at-civilian-sites-in-yemens-marib-official-says-3226165_20260815210409.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Houthis fire ballistic missiles at civilian sites in Yemen's Marib, official says</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/russia-seeks-clarifications-from-us-turkiye-over-reported-arms-transfer-to-ukraine-3226164_20260815195508.webp</image:loc>
      <image:title>Russia seeks clarifications from US, Türkiye over reported arms transfer to Ukraine</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/flights-resume-at-irans-bandar-abbas-airport-after-wartime-disruptions-3226163</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/flights-resume-at-irans-bandar-abbas-airport-after-wartime-disruptions-3226163_20260815184958.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Flights resume at Iran's Bandar Abbas airport after wartime disruptions</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/israeli-strikes-kill-11-in-south-lebanon-deadliest-since-june-truce-3226162_20260815182805.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Israeli strikes kill 11 in south Lebanon, deadliest since June truce</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/russian-geran-2-drone-washes-up-on-istanbuls-arnavutkoy-coast-3226161</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/russian-geran-2-drone-washes-up-on-istanbuls-arnavutkoy-coast-3226161_20260815172459.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Russian Geran-2 drone washes up on Istanbul's Arnavutkoy coast</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/uav-falls-into-hazelnut-orchard-in-turkiyes-black-sea-province-of-duzce-3226160</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/uav-falls-into-hazelnut-orchard-in-turkiyes-black-sea-province-of-duzce-3226160_20260815171300.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>UAV falls into hazelnut orchard in Türkiye’s Black Sea province of Duzce</image:title>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/psg-sign-ferran-torres-from-barcelona-on-deal-until-2031-3226158_20260815164645.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>PSG signs Ferran Torres from Barcelona on deal until 2031</image:title>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/iran-says-it-detained-2-french-diplomats-over-foreign-interference-3226156_20260815163807.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Iran says it detained 2 French diplomats over 'foreign interference'</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/turkish-cyprus-slams-greek-cypriot-leaders-territorial-demands-as-unacceptable-3226155_20260815161545.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Turkish Cyprus slams Greek Cypriot leader's territorial demands as 'unacceptable'</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/turkish-beach-resorts-cut-prices-as-mideast-war-hits-summer-demand-report-3226151_20260815153737.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Turkish beach resorts cut prices as Mideast war hits summer demand: Report</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/iran-says-qatar-captured-3-pilots-after-su-24-jets-shot-down-3226149</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/iran-says-qatar-captured-3-pilots-after-su-24-jets-shot-down-3226149_20260815151742.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Iran says Qatar captured 3 pilots after Su-24 jets shot down</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/macron-faces-backlash-over-jet-ski-holiday-photos-as-france-battles-heat-waves-wildfi-3226145_20260815144250.webp</image:loc>
      <image:title>Macron faces backlash over jet ski holiday photos as France battles heat waves, wildfires</image:title>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/15/pakistan-envoy-calls-on-turkish-companies-to-invest-in-pakistan-3226144_20260815143956.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Pakistan consul general in Istanbul calls on Turkish companies to invest in Pakistan</image:title>
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      <image:title>Trump says he will 'soon' declare Strait of Hormuz US territory</image:title>
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      <image:title>US questionnaire asks NATO allies to prove fealty to Trump policies</image:title>
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      <image:title>Hyundai starts IONIQ 3 production in Türkiye with 30,000-unit capacity</image:title>
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      <image:title>Türkiye secures extradition of 245 people so far in 2026</image:title>
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      <image:title>US TerraPower, S Korea's SK Innovation team up on global SMR projects</image:title>
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      <image:title>Trump stops short of endorsing Netanyahu as election nears</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/14/ukraine-offers-russia-black-sea-truce-on-civilian-targets-report-3226084_20260814160944.webp</image:loc>
      <image:title>Ukraine offers Russia Black Sea truce on civilian targets: Report</image:title>
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      <image:title>Rainbow-hued hills in Igdir draw growing tourist interest</image:title>
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      <image:title>Mount Etna eruption grounds flights and shuts roads across Sicily</image:title>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/14/turkiye-extradites-wanted-crime-boss-serkan-kurtulus-from-argentina-3226081_20260814151526.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Türkiye extradites wanted crime boss Serkan Kurtulus from Argentina</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/business/us-becomes-turkiyes-largest-oil-supplier-after-russia-in-june-2026-3226080</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/14/us-becomes-larger-oil-supplier-of-turkiye-after-russia-in-june-2026-3226080_20260814145302.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>US becomes Türkiye’s largest oil supplier after Russia in June 2026</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/turkiye-quietly-drops-syrias-deputy-defense-minister-from-terrorism-list-3226078</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/14/syrias-deputy-defense-minister-quietly-dropped-from-turkish-wanted-list-3226078_20260814143725.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Türkiye quietly drops Syria’s deputy defense minister from terrorism list</image:title>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/14/investors-sue-selena-gomez-over-wondermind-startup-claims-3226079_20260814144342.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Investors sue Selena Gomez over Wondermind startup claims</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/14/turkish-italian-jets-shoot-down-uav-over-latvian-airspace-nato-3226077_20260814143619.webp</image:loc>
      <image:title>Turkish, Italian jets shoot down UAV over Latvian airspace: NATO</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/14/russia-rejects-turkiyes-black-sea-ceasefire-vows-harsher-strikes-on-kyiv-3226074_20260814133612.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Russia rejects Türkiye's Black Sea moratorium push</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/14/fenerbahce-confirms-romelu-lukaku-transfer-on-11-year-deal-3226076_20260814140728.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Fenerbahce confirms Romelu Lukaku transfer on 1+1 year deal</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/14/zelenskyy-says-ukraine-can-destroy-russian-missiles-with-10-of-us-patriots-3226073_20260814132325.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Zelenskyy says Ukraine can destroy Russian missiles with 10% of US Patriots</image:title>
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    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/us-intel-officials-found-trump-threat-not-credible-before-plane-switch-in-ankara-3226072</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/14/us-intel-officials-assessed-threat-to-trump-was-not-credible-ahead-of-air-force-one-s-3226072_20260814121923.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>US intel officials found Trump threat not credible before plane switch in Ankara</image:title>
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      <image:title>Gaziantep archaeology museum reopens after quake repairs</image:title>
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      <image:title>Turkish-flagged ship rescues 48 Sudanese migrants off Crete</image:title>
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      <image:title>Netanyahu calls UK first nuclear-armed 'Islamic Republic'</image:title>
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      <image:title>US military reportedly loses 25% of Reaper drone fleet in Iran war</image:title>
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      <image:title>Uber, Pony.ai to scale robotaxi fleet past 2,000 in Europe</image:title>
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      <image:title>How Mecca Pact is viewed by Iran, Israel, India, and UAE</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/14/deadly-floods-hit-eastern-japan-as-400000-face-evacuation-orders-3226066_20260814111531.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Deadly floods hit eastern Japan as 400,000 face evacuation orders</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/14/romania-seeks-to-restore-water-supply-to-restart-cernavoda-nuclear-plant-3226065_20260814110907.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Romania seeks to restore water supply to restart Cernavoda nuclear plant</image:title>
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      <image:title>UAE talks to offload Türkiye's S-400 haven't advanced: Report</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/14/us-claims-turkiye-among-40-plus-countries-helping-china-evade-tariffs-3226062_20260814104008.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>US claims Türkiye among 40-plus countries helping China evade tariffs</image:title>
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      <image:title>Secret Service arrests Turkish visa fraudster posing as Trump adviser: WH official</image:title>
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      <image:title>Wildfires force hundreds to flee Croatian coastal town</image:title>
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      <image:title>US threats against Iran push oil higher as blockade drags on</image:title>
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      <image:title>Egypt says it's reviewing possible membership in Mecca defense pact</image:title>
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      <image:title>Besiktas seals 3-year deal with Dusan Vlahovic</image:title>
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      <image:title>Russia says 51 drones downed near key Ust-Luga oil export hub</image:title>
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      <image:title>CENTCOM chief pushing for renewed strikes on Iran, Israeli media says</image:title>
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      <image:title>Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 281, hundreds missing</image:title>
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      <image:title>US vows economic isolation of Iran 'like never before'</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/ak-party-at-25-a-quarter-century-at-the-center-of-turkish-politics-3226038_20260813172728_20260813172728.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>AK Party at 25: A quarter-century at the center of Turkish politics</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/14/us-may-keep-iran-blockade-indefinitely-as-another-carrier-reportedly-rotates-in-3226053_20260814084253.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>US may keep Iran blockade 'indefinitely' as another carrier reportedly rotates in</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/turkiye-philippines-sign-deal-to-double-istanbul-manila-flights-3226041_20260813170328.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Türkiye, Philippines sign deal to double Istanbul-Manila flights</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/441-year-old-church-in-hatay-to-regain-original-dome-after-earthquake-restoration-3226026_20260813153739.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Hatay’s 441-year-old church to regain original dome after earthquake restoration</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/from-litter-to-fine-art-one-artists-mission-to-turn-trash-into-beauty-3226024_photogallery_20260813150622_1.jpg</image:loc>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/aspendos-opera-and-ballet-festival-to-open-with-verdis-attila-in-september-3226015_20260813134817.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival to open with Verdi's 'Attila' in September</image:title>
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      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/lava-tourism-booms-as-mount-etna-erupts-in-sicily-3226001_photogallery_20260813113144_1.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Lava tourism booms as Mount Etna erupts in Sicily</image:title>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/germany-logs-deadliest-year-for-heat-related-deaths-on-record-3226034_20260813163038.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Germany logs deadliest year for heat-related deaths on record</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/uae-says-two-adnoc-tankers-targeted-in-strait-of-hormuz-3226052</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/14/uae-says-two-adnoc-tankers-targeted-in-strait-of-hormuz-3226052_20260814013304.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>UAE says two ADNOC tankers targeted in Strait of Hormuz</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/iran-adviser-warns-war-could-turn-offensive-if-conditions-unmet-3226051</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/14/iran-adviser-warns-war-could-turn-offensive-if-conditions-unmet-3226051_20260814001515.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Iran adviser warns war could turn offensive if conditions unmet</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/turkiye-qatar-egypt-may-take-radical-steps-if-us-does-not-pressure-israel-fidan-3226050</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/turkiye-qatar-egypt-may-take-radical-steps-if-us-does-not-pressure-israel-fidan-3226050_20260813232939.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Türkiye, Qatar, Egypt may take radical steps if US does not pressure Israel: Fidan</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/besiktas-secures-european-football-with-1-0-playoff-win-over-hradec-kralove-3226048</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/besiktas-secures-european-football-with-1-0-playoff-win-over-hradec-kralove-3226048_20260813221223.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Besiktas secures European football with 1-0 playoff win over Hradec Kralove</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/lavrov-warns-eu-of-retaliation-over-russian-tanker-seizures-3226047</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/lavrov-warns-eu-of-retaliation-over-russian-tanker-seizures-3226047_20260813213826.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Lavrov warns EU of retaliation over Russian tanker seizures</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/centcom-launches-multinational-attack-drone-task-force-3226046</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/centcom-launches-multinational-attack-drone-task-force-3226046_20260813205151.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/turkiye-egypt-pledge-to-hit-15-billion-trade-target-deepen-regional-coordination-3226045</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/turkiye-egypt-pledge-to-hit-15-billion-trade-target-deepen-regional-coordination-3226045_20260813203730.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Türkiye, Egypt pledge to hit $15 billion trade target, deepen regional coordination</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/erdogan-hails-passage-of-terror-free-turkiye-bill-as-historic-step-3226044</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/erdogan-hails-passage-of-terror-free-turkiye-bill-as-historic-step-3226044_20260813202205.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Erdogan hails passage of Terror-Free Türkiye Bill as 'historic step'</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/houthis-claim-fresh-drone-strikes-on-aramcos-jizan-refinery-3226043</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/houthis-claim-fresh-drone-strikes-on-aramcos-jizan-refinery-3226043_20260813185042.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Houthis claim fresh drone strikes on Aramco's Jizan refinery </image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/italy-says-schengen-suspension-with-spain-to-remain-until-security-risks-disappear-3226042</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/italy-says-schengen-suspension-with-spain-to-remain-until-security-risks-disappear-3226042_20260813170922.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Italy says Schengen suspension with Spain to remain until security risks disappear</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/japan-issues-first-ever-top-level-rain-warning-as-floods-hit-chiba-region-3226040</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/japan-issues-first-ever-top-level-rain-warning-as-floods-hit-chiba-region-3226040_20260813170220.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Japan issues first-ever top-level rain warning as floods hit Chiba region</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/turkiye-fines-netflix-disney-prime-video-hbo-max-over-content-violations-3226039</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/turkiye-fines-netflix-disney-prime-video-hbo-max-over-content-violations-3226039_20260813165342.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Türkiye fines Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, HBO Max over content violations</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/lifestyle/norway-fines-tourist-thousands-of-dollars-for-waking-sleeping-polar-bear-3226036</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/norway-fines-tourist-thousands-of-dollars-for-waking-sleeping-polar-bear-3226036_20260813164446.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Norway fines tourist thousands of dollars for waking sleeping polar bear </image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/us-claims-of-hormuz-control-are-baseless-lies-iran-3226037</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/us-claims-of-hormuz-control-are-baseless-lies-iran-3226037_20260813164823.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>US claims of Hormuz control are 'baseless lies': Iran</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/lebanon-denies-israel-deal-on-countries-to-monitor-hezbollah-disarmament-3226035</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/lebanon-denies-israel-deal-on-countries-to-monitor-hezbollah-disarmament-3226035_20260813163131.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Lebanon denies Israel deal on countries to monitor Hezbollah disarmament</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/no-formal-turkish-proposal-received-on-black-sea-moratorium-russia-says-3226033</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/no-formal-turkish-proposal-received-on-black-sea-moratorium-russia-says-3226033_20260813162254.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>No formal Turkish proposal received on Black Sea moratorium, Russia says</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/turkish-teen-parla-kabasakal-claims-under-17-windsurfing-world-title-in-spain-3226032</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/turkish-teen-parla-kabasakal-claims-under-17-windsurfing-world-title-in-spain-3226032_20260813161335.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Turkish teen Parla Kabasakal claims under-17 windsurfing world title in Spain</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/business/turkiye-wants-to-develop-its-own-nuclear-technology-energy-minister-3226031</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/turkiye-wants-to-develop-its-own-nuclear-technology-energy-minister-3226031_20260813155950.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Türkiye wants to develop its own nuclear technology, says energy minister</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/galatasaray-reject-130m-al-hilal-bid-for-victor-osimhen-rule-out-summer-sale-3226030</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/galatasaray-reject-130m-al-hilal-bid-for-victor-osimhen-rule-out-summer-sale-3226030_20260813155609.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Galatasaray rejects €130M Al Hilal bid for Victor Osimhen, rule out summer sale</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/can-infantino-survive-as-half-of-fifas-confederations-turn-against-him-3226029</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/can-infantino-survive-as-half-of-fifas-confederations-turn-against-him-3226029_20260813154422.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Can Infantino survive as half of FIFA's confederations turn against him?</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/lifestyle/volunteers-clean-10-hectares-of-forest-in-konya-to-prevent-wildfires-3226028</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/volunteers-clean-10-hectares-of-forest-in-konya-to-prevent-wildfires-3226028_20260813153837.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Volunteers clean 10 hectares of forest in Konya to prevent wildfires</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/turkiye-wins-4-medals-at-budapest-gp-as-ramazan-yilmaz-takes-track-cycling-gold-3226019</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/turkiye-wins-4-medals-at-budapest-gp-as-ramazan-yilmaz-takes-track-cycling-gold-3226019_20260813143819.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Türkiye wins 4 medals at Budapest GP as Ramazan Yilmaz takes track cycling gold</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/business/turkish-central-bank-piles-up-purchases-as-reserves-jump-139b-3226025</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/turkish-central-bank-piles-up-purchases-as-reserves-jump-139b-3226025_20260813151849.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Turkish central bank piles up purchases as reserves jump $13.9B</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/record-hot-nights-in-france-coincide-with-wildfire-outbreaks-3226023</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/frances-hottest-nights-on-record-collide-with-wildfire-outbreaks-3226023_20260813145427.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Record-hot nights in France coincide with wildfire outbreaks  </image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/15m-syrians-have-returned-home-in-10-years-turkish-minister-says-3226021</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/15-million-syrians-have-returned-home-in-10-years-says-turkiye-3226021_20260813144654.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>1.5M Syrians have returned home in 10 years, Turkish minister says</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/lifestyle/mount-nemrut-offers-unique-sunset-views-3226020</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/mount-nemrut-offers-unique-sunset-views-3226020_20260813144232.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>With sunrise, sunset, and stone giants, Mount Nemrut draws summer crowds</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/business/bayraktar-brothers-lead-turkiyes-taxpayers-in-2025-for-5th-year-paying-139m-3226017</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/bayraktar-brothers-lead-turkiyes-taxpayers-in-2025-for-5th-year-paying-139m-3226017_photogallery_20260813141418_1.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Bayraktar brothers lead Türkiye’s taxpayers in 2025 for 5th year, paying $139M</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/2027-spanish-super-cup-to-be-played-in-istanbul-at-ataturk-olympic-stadium-3226018</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/spanish-super-cup-to-be-played-in-istanbul-in-2027-at-ataturk-olympic-stadium-3226018_20260813141421.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>2027 Spanish Super Cup to be played in Istanbul at Ataturk Olympic Stadium</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/jailed-pro-kurdish-leader-demirtas-may-be-released-soon-turkish-columnist-says-3226014</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/jailed-pro-kurdish-leader-demirtas-may-be-released-soon-turkish-columnist-says-3226014_20260813140517_20260813140517.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Jailed pro-Kurdish leader Demirtas may be released soon, Turkish columnist says</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/us-troops-easily-beaten-by-ukrainian-drone-operators-in-exercise-3226016</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/us-troops-easily-beaten-by-ukrainian-drone-operators-in-exercise-3226016_20260813135018.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>US troops 'easily' beaten by Ukrainian drone operators in exercise</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/kosovo-national-ballet-performs-at-23rd-bodrum-ballet-festival-3226013</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/kosovo-national-ballet-performs-at-23rd-bodrum-ballet-festival-3226013_20260813133745.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Kosovo National Ballet performs in Bodrum Festival</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/istanbul-festival-hosts-pop-stars-levent-yuksel-and-hande-yener-3226011</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/istanbul-festival-hosts-pop-stars-levent-yuksel-and-hande-yener-3226011_20260813132454.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Istanbul Festival hosts pop stars Levent Yuksel and Hande Yener</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/tourists-jump-into-sea-as-tour-boat-catches-fire-off-turkiyes-fethiye-3226012</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/tourists-jump-into-sea-as-tour-boat-catches-fire-off-turkiyes-fethiye-3226012_20260813132912.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Tourists jump into sea as tour boat catches fire off Türkiye's Fethiye</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/sports/lukaku-family-builds-4-player-connection-with-turkish-football-3226010</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/lukaku-family-builds-4-player-connection-with-turkish-football-3226010_20260813131901.png</image:loc>
      <image:title>Lukaku family builds 4-player connection with Turkish football</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/opinion/china-is-watching-mecca-agreement-very-closelyand-staying-very-quiet-3226002</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/what-is-china-reading-into-the-mecca-agreement-3226002_20260813113628.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>China is watching Mecca agreement very closely—and staying very quiet</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/nation/ankara-islamabad-riyadh-to-form-political-military-mechanisms-under-defense-pact-3226009</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/ankara-islamabad-riyadh-to-form-political-military-mechanisms-under-defense-pact-3226009_20260813130221.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Ankara, Islamabad, Riyadh to form political, military mechanisms under defense pact</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/us-miscalculated-due-to-fake-intelligence-on-hormuz-iran-says-3226008</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/us-miscalculated-due-to-fake-intelligence-on-hormuz-iran-says-3226008_20260813122522.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>US 'miscalculated' due to fake intelligence on Hormuz, Iran says</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/israels-permanent-presence-in-south-lebanon-inconsistent-with-deal-us-3226007</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/us-says-israels-permanent-presence-in-south-lebanon-inconsistent-with-framework-3226007_20260813120538.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Israel’s permanent presence in south Lebanon ‘inconsistent’ with deal: US</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/business/turkiye-to-launch-its-moon-rover-in-early-2027-minister-says-3226005</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/turkiye-to-launch-its-moon-rover-in-early-2027-minister-says-3226005_20260813114650.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Türkiye to launch its moon rover in early 2027, minister says</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/business/medical-records-of-nearly-19-million-poles-leaked-3226006</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/medical-records-of-nearly-19-million-poles-leaked-3226006_20260813115045.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Medical records of nearly 19 million Poles leaked</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/putin-visits-disputed-kuril-island-drawing-strong-protest-from-japan-3226004</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/putin-visits-disputed-kuril-island-drawing-strong-protest-from-japan-3226004_20260813114259.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Putin visits disputed Kuril island, drawing strong protest from Japan</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/new-discovery-at-gobeklitepe-sheds-light-on-where-people-may-have-lived-3226003</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/new-discovery-at-gobeklitepe-sheds-light-on-where-people-may-have-lived-3226003_20260813114013.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>New discovery at Gobeklitepe sheds light on where people may have lived</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/us-expected-to-complete-iraq-troop-withdrawal-by-sept-30-3226000</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/us-expected-to-complete-iraq-troop-withdrawal-by-sept-30-3226000_20260813112550.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>US expected to complete Iraq troop withdrawal by Sept. 30</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.turkiyetoday.com/world/ukraine-reportedly-halts-tanker-strikes-near-russian-port-at-vances-request-3225999</loc>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://img.turkiyetoday.com/images/2026/8/13/ukraine-reportedly-halts-tanker-strikes-near-russian-port-at-vances-request-3225999_20260813111454.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Ukraine reportedly halts tanker strikes near Russian port at Vance's request</image:title>
    </image:image>
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