Erdogan secures third term as Turkey's leader despite economic woes, vows to regain control of Istanbul

Recep Tayyip Erdogan won re-election as Turkey's president for another five years, gaining 52% of the vote.
Erdogan aims to reclaim control of Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, after his party's mayoral candidate lost an election there last month.
Erdogan's victory comes as Turkey grapples with economic troubles including high inflation and fallout from recent earthquakes.
Erdogan has been consolidating power in Turkey for decades, first as prime minister starting in 2003 and then as president since 2014.
Critics argue Erdogan's rule has become increasingly autocratic, while supporters view him as a champion of conservative and nationalist values.