After extreme heat hits many parts of southern Europe in another heatwave, conditions should improve for holidaymakers.

Turkey reached deals with NATO allies Britain and Germany on Wednesday that pave the way to acquiring dozens of Eurofighter Typhoon jets, which Ankara has sought to bolster defences in an increasingly volatile region.

Turkish officials say Syria’s interim government has requested Turkey’s help to boost its defense capabilities.

The Turkish central bank reduced its interest rate to 43% from 46%. The move is the first rate cut since April. Inflation in Turkey sits at 35.05% but has been steadily declining for months. Turkey's central bank on Thursday cut its key interest rate by three points points to 43%,

Jennifer Lopez celebrated her birthday while in Turkey with a lavish affair and a confetti cake. In a social media upload, the now 56-year-old shared a selfie, a throwback photo, aesthetic shots from her time on the road, and a glimpse at her glamorous birthday party.

The central bank said it would lower its benchmark rate to 43% from 46%, restarting an easing cycle that had been disrupted by a political furor.

Ankara deports an Egyptian national as it seeks possible regional cooperation with Cairo, including in Libya and Syria