- Downfall of Syrian President Bashar Assad: After more than 20 years in power, Assad has been ousted by rebel groups, ending his regime. He has fled to Moscow and been granted asylum on humanitarian grounds. Source
- Celebrations in Syria: Thousands of Syrians living in exile have returned to the country, and tens of thousands of prisoners held by the Assad government have been freed. Source
- UN Security Council Meeting: The UN Security Council is set to meet urgently to discuss the implications of Assad’s departure and the future of Syria. Source
- Israel and U.S. Bomb Syria: Both countries have conducted airstrikes in Syria, targeting areas held by the Islamic State and other groups. Source
- Turkish-backed Groups Seize Manbij: Turkish-backed armed groups have taken control of the city of Manbij, previously held by U.S.-backed Syrian Kurdish forces. Source
- Royal News: The Princess of Wales has been praised for making a terminally ill girl’s dreams come true, according to the Daily Mirror. Source
- 70mph Atlantic Winds: The Daily Star warns that strong Atlantic winds could cause Christmas chaos. Source
- Syrian Prime Minister’s Role: A deal has been reached to allow Syria’s Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali to remain in his position to oversee the state’s institutions until a transition government is formed. Source
- Rescue Efforts in Sednaya Prison: Rescue workers are trying to access underground cells at the Sednaya prison in Damascus, described as a “human slaughterhouse”. Source
- Celebratory Rallies in Syria: Many Syrians across the globe held celebratory rallies to mark the fall of Assad. Source
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