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The charge is based on a social media post from May 2025 involving a photo of seashells arranged in the pattern 86-47. Prosecutors allege the number 47 referred to Trump as the 47th president and that the post contained an assassination message.

A meeting held at the Ministry of Interior resulted in a settlement to end ongoing strikes and protests. The approximately 1.5-hour meeting concluded with the Ministry announcing that workers and employers have reached an agreement. Following the decision to end the action, workers presented flowers to the police and held a thank-you visit for Minister of Interior Mustafa Çiftçi. Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that Rojin Kabayiş's phone will be examined by a special team. The announcement was made prior to the AK Party Group Meeting.

Twenty-five students were transported to hospitals via ambulance following an incident involving a bus carrying 40 students. The remaining students were reported to be in stable condition and receiving outpatient treatment.

The Baykar-developed K-2 kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and Sivrisinek loitering munition performed a joint mission for the first time. Five K-2 UAVs conducted consecutive takeoffs during the operation.

The BIST 100 index recently tested the 14,339 point level. This designation includes the exchange in a prestigious global list of financial markets.

Istanbul authorities decided to use all revenue generated from the upcoming fair to fund drone production and training centers across 81 provinces. This decision follows observations regarding the defense industry's response to ongoing warfare.

Fenerbahce Beko defeated Zalgiris Kaunas 89-88 in the first match of the EuroLeague playoff series. The second game is scheduled for Thursday at 20:45 in Istanbul. The victory gives the Turkish team a 1-0 lead in the series. Nicola Omelli scored 17 points to lead the team. The first half ended 51-33 in favor of Fenerbahçe Beko. The third game of the series is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, in Lithuania. Nikola Omelli scored 17 points as the top scorer for the team. The series requires three wins for a team to advance to the Final Four.

Four houses belonging to the same family were destroyed in the Avcılar district of Istanbul. Deliveries are expected to occur three months after the initial process. The Ministry selected Istanbul as the primary location due to the depth of the rental crisis there. Renters will pay rates lower than market prices. The Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change has selected Istanbul as the primary location for a new social housing rental model. Minister Murat Kurum announced that the first 2,000 units are expected to be delivered in August. Beneficiaries will be determined via a notary-supervised lottery, after which they will sign lease agreements with TOKI. Citizens who own property through TOKI will sign rental contracts for social housing in Istanbul.

The Gaziosmanpaşa Municipality in Istanbul has initiated the delivery process for 863 housing units as part of urban transformation projects. The municipality is continuing its urban renewal efforts in the district.

Prosecutors in Istanbul have launched an investigation into Yusuf Çekli regarding the killing of 16-year-old Atlas Çağlayan. The Bakırköy Chief Public Prosecutor's Office initiated the probe under case number 6136 for the unauthorized use of knives and other tools.