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Planes parked on the runway of Ankara Esenboga Airport thought to be involved in a prisoner swap between Russia and Western countries. IMAGES
A Russian jet arrives at Esen Boga airport in Ankara, the Turkish capital, ahead of an expected prisoner swap between Russia and Western countries, reported by US media. IMAGES
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemns the "immorality committed against the Christian world" at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, and announces his intention to call Pope Francis on the subject. "I will call the Pope at the first opportunity to share with him the immorality committed against the Christian world and against all Christians. The Olympic Games have been used as a tool of perversion that corrupts human nature", says the head of state before a meeting of his party. SOUNDBITE
Sirens wail to mark anniversary of the Coup d'état ordered by Greek junta which led to Turkey's invasion of Cyprus five days later in July 1974. IMAGES
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Washington, DC. IMAGES