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Kylian Mbappe has suffered a hyperextension of his left knee during a match against Turkey and will be sidelined for roughly two weeks, according to reports citing Al Jazeera. The forward is expected to be fit in time to face Barcelona when he returns, easing concerns about a longer absence for club and country.

With the Strait of Hormuz energy crisis roiling global oil and gas markets, renewables generated 61% of Turkey's electricity. The figure highlights Turkey's growing reliance on hydro, wind and solar power at a time when fossil fuel supply routes through the Gulf are under threat. Commentators are pointing to the country's renewable buildout as insulation against the disruption.

Amed SF faced Beşiktaş in a Trendyol Süper Lig match from the 2026/27 season, with match highlights drawing major attention among Turkish football fans. Amed SK, the club from Diyarbakır, sharing the pitch with one of Turkey's biggest teams is itself a talking point, and the highlights have sparked widespread discussion about the result, key moments and both clubs' form this season.

Turkey is signaling that its backing for Saudi Arabia has limits when it comes to defense cooperation, according to an Al-Monitor report. The piece examines where Ankara draws the line in its support for Riyadh, reflecting ongoing debates over Turkey's defense exports, regional alliances, and the scope of its deepening ties with the Gulf kingdom.