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Syrians around the world celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad
Syrians celebrate Bashar al-Assad's fall as rebels seize control of Damascus, forcing him to flee.
Syria’s deposed former leader al-Assad in Moscow: Russian media
Russia has granted the al-Assad family asylum on 'humanitarian grounds', Russian news agencies report.
‘New history written’ says HTS leader al-Julani in Syria victory speech
Al-Julani speaks from Damascus's historic Umayyad Mosque, tells Syrians that building a new country will be hard work.
‘A number not a name’: In Syria, freed prisoners recall horrors of the past
Prisoners freed from Aleppo Central Prison recount lives of torture and abuse under the al-Assad regime.
What the collapse of the Syrian regime says about the Arab region
The failed governance that plagued Syria is not unique. It is a power model that has devastated the whole region.
Ibn Khaldun’s asabiyya and Bashar al-Assad’s rapid downfall
The Syrian army disintegrated in the face of the opposition offensive because of low morale and years of mismanagement.
Syrians ride on toppled Assad statue
Syrians celebrating in Latakia were filmed riding around on a toppled statue of former president Hafez al-Assad.
Taking Syria: The opposition’s battles shown in 11 maps for 11 days
In just 11 days, the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad came to an end.
Gukesh defeats Ding, takes 6-5 lead in world chess championship
The Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju moves a step closer to becoming the youngest chess world champion.
Norris wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, McLaren clinch F1 Constructors’ title
Lando Norris's victory allows McLaren to win the Formula One Constructors' championship for the first time since 1998.