The day was dominated by former Antalya mayor Muhittin Böcek's application for effective remorse in the ongoing corruption investigation, covered by multiple outlets across the political spectrum. This development follows a pattern of suspects cooperating with prosecutors in the İBB-related probes. In the morning, the Hantavirus story continued with the cruise ship reaching port and evacuations beginning under security measures. The afternoon saw a hostage incident in Istanbul where a suspect took a taxi driver and fired at police, ending in arrest. US-Iran tensions escalated with Iran warning the UK and France over Hormuz, and Trump issuing threats. The Aspendos booing of Tamer Karadağlı and Kılıçdaroğlu's reconciliation with his attacker were also covered. Mother's Day messages from politicians featured prominently.