'This people makes its own decisions, cuts its own umbilical cord,' says Turkish president

'Europe, as a whole, is abetting terrorism,' president claims

The government has shut more than 100 media outlets and detained dozens of journalists since the coup

The government has also shut more than 100 media outlets and detained dozens of journalists since the coup

Authorities say pair were preparing for PKK attack on Turkish capital

Foreign secretary says UK 'will help Turkey in any way'

Four people have been detained by Turkish authorities as part of an investigation into possible threats to the British and German embassies in Ankara 

‘It is very clear that there were significant gaps and deficiencies in our intelligence, there is no point trying to hide it or deny it,’ the president says

The pictures, shared widely across social media, may instead show an older incident some users say

Coup never likely to succeed once it had lost advantage of surprise

At least 2,800 military personnel have been detained across the country as the government cracks down on the attempted coup

A Turkish fighter jet has shot down a military helicopter used by the members of the coup forces.

The president's statement came a day after Turkey's prime minister who negotiated the deal stepped down

Co-operation between Western powers and Turkey is seen as vital in preventing other similar attacks by those linked to Isis

'Is it because you just don’t realise that Ankara is no different from any of these cities?'

In the wake of the explosions, people took to social media to share cartoons in solidarity and the term #JeSuisBruxelles trended for much of the day on Twitter