The swift fall of Syria's Assad brings moments inconceivable under his iron rule

The leaders of Canada’s major federal parties participated in their second and final nationally televised debate on April 17, just a day after the French-language debate. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Liberal Leader Mark Carney, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet aimed to sway undecided voters ahead of the April 28 election, amid a competitive race primarily between the Liberals and Conservatives, while the NDP and Bloc sought to regain national attention....

The Easter bank holiday weekend in the UK is expected to bring a mix of sun and rain, with a yellow weather warning for rain in effect on Good Friday and Saturday, particularly affecting parts of Cornwall and Devon. While Good Friday may see temperatures peak at 17°C in London, conditions will be variable, with some areas experiencing prolonged rain and potential thunderstorms due to a low-pressure system. Easter Sunday is anticipated to be the...

Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man wrongfully deported to El Salvador during Donald Trump's administration. Despite efforts to check on Garcia's well-being, Van Hollen was denied entry to a high-security prison, an action the White House deemed "appalling." Garcia's deportation has sparked political controversy, with Democrats criticizing it as a disregard for justice, while Trump officials maintain he has gang ties, despite a lack of evidence or charges...

SummaryAndrew Redmayne will depart Sydney FC at the end of the A-League Men season, concluding an eight-year tenure marked by significant success, including three championships and three premierships. Despite an injury this season limiting him to seven matches, Redmayne became the club's most successful goalkeeper with 64 clean sheets and was pivotal in the Socceroos' World Cup qualification in 2022. Captain Rhyan Grant praised him as a club legend, reflecting on their deep friendship and...

A 20-year-old Florida State University student, Phoenix Ikner, opened fire on the Tallahassee campus, resulting in two fatalities and at least six injuries, before being shot by police. Court records reveal a long custody battle between Ikner's birth parents, Anne-Mari Eriksen and Christopher Ikner, which spanned from 2007 to 2023, with the weapon used in the shooting belonging to Ikner's stepmother, a deputy sheriff. Former schoolmates noted that he had previously gone by "Christian Eriksen"...

Abu Fares, a 77-year-old, waits exhausted outside a bank in Damascus for his pension amid a liquidity crisis following the overthrow of President Assad, which has left 90% of Syrians in poverty. Long queues, under-stocked ATMs, and strict withdrawal limits of about 200,000 Syrian pounds, equivalent to $20, force many to spend days just to access meager sums, complicating daily life for civil servants. The local currency has plummeted since the civil war, and cash...