A Turkish court has released DW reporter Alican Uludag from detention pending his trial. He faces charges of "insulting" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, an offense that can lead to jail time in Turkey.

A Turkish court has allowed DW reporter Alican Uludag to leave detention as his contentious trial opens. He is accused of having "insulted" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which in Turkey can carry a jail sentence.