One week into a new Syria, rebels aim for normalcy and Syrians vow not to be silent again

Football fans in Glasgow city centre engaged in pre-match violence ahead of the Scottish League Cup final between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park, with police dealing with incidents including missile throwing and window smashing. Police used stop and search powers to maintain public safety, with large groups of fans seen running down streets and letting off flares, causing concern for shoppers who had to seek refuge in nearby shops. Police warned that violence and...

President-elect Trump attended the Army-Navy football game with retired army captain Rep. Wesley Hunt. Navy controversially defeated Army with a 31-13 score, with quarterback Blake Horvath leading the Midshipmen to victory. CBS analyst Gary Danielson criticized a penalty call against Army during the game. Full Article

Laura Kuenssberg questioned Home Secretary Yvette Cooper on BBC 1 about the ongoing issue of asylum seekers crossing the English Channel in small boats, pressing for a timeline on when the numbers will decrease. Despite Cooper's avoidance of a direct answer, she emphasized the government's efforts to address the backlog of asylum claims and the complexity of the issue, highlighting agreements with other countries and stronger law enforcement measures. Cooper defended the government's approach as...

Rachel Reeves' Budget measures are projected to devastate care providers, leading to vulnerable disabled and elderly individuals not receiving care next year. The rise in national insurance, minimum wage, and living wage could bankrupt local authorities and threaten the future of care companies, as warned by the Homecare Association. Industry analysts report a growing gap in profits between providers serving privately paying customers and those dependent on state or NHS funding, potentially resulting in a...

Israeli troops killed at least 22 Palestinians in airstrikes and attacks, with 11 deaths in Gaza City, nine in other towns, and two by drone fire in Rafah. The Israeli military claimed the targets were militants planning attacks and took steps to avoid civilian casualties. Weapons were seized in Beit Lahiya, including explosives and grenades. Full Article

Planned face-to-face peace talks between Congo and Rwanda have been canceled after Rwanda refused to participate, citing the lack of agreement on direct talks with the M23 rebel group. The conflict in eastern Congo, involving the Congolese army and M23 rebels allegedly backed by Rwanda, has led to one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises with over 7 million people displaced. Despite previous ceasefire agreements, fighting has resumed, with Congo accusing M23 of killing civilians,...