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Exuberant Syrians celebrate the end of President Bashar Assad's authoritarian rule with Friday prayers across Damascus and other major cities after insurgents seized control. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls for an "inclusive and non-sectarian" interim government while meeting with allies in Iraq, Jordan, and Turkey. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the main insurgent force, aims to establish security and reassure the public after seizing power, as international recognition and concerns about extremist rule in Syria...

Syrians celebrate the downfall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime by dancing and gathering outside the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. Rebel leader Abu Mohammed al-Golani calls for peaceful celebrations, urging people to come together to rebuild the country. The crowded mosque courtyard marks a festive atmosphere as people wave the new Syrian flag. This is the first Friday prayers since Assad's overthrow, symbolizing a new era for the historic mosque after years of government suppression. Full...

Prince Andrew has stated that he cut off all contact with a businessman accused of being a Chinese spy after receiving advice from the government. The alleged spy, known as H6, had formed a close relationship with the duke and was believed to be seeking influence over him. The UK's national security court upheld a ban on H6 from the country, citing concerns about his ties to the Chinese Communist Party and potential political interference....

Russia launched a significant attack on Ukraine's power grid for the third consecutive winter, firing 90 missiles and 200 drones at plants in Western Ukraine. The DTEK energy company reported equipment damage and power outages in the affected regions. Concerns of further attacks using new ballistic missiles persist, as Russian forces make incremental gains near Donetsk. Ukrainian forces successfully repelled Russian attacks in Kurakhove, showcasing their resilience against ongoing aggression. Full Article

In 1985, Andrew Ridgeley and George Michael of Wham! performed in China, marking a significant moment in their career. Fast forward to 2024, Wham!'s Last Christmas has become the first festive chart-topper of the year, coinciding with the song's 40th anniversary and a physical re-release. The track is facing competition from other Christmas hits, including Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You and Tom Grennan's It Can't Be Christmas, as the race for...

Dajour Jones, a dangerous labourer, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 20-year-old Jamie Gilbey, whom he viciously attacked before dismembering his body and dumping the remains in a park in south London. Despite Jones refusing to attend his sentencing at the Old Bailey, Judge Nigel Lickley KC described him as a violent and dangerous individual, emphasizing that he had taken away the young man's promising future. Jamie Gilbey's mother, Charlene Baxter,...