Why Assad’s fall is a blow to Putin – and exposes Russia’s weakness
Moscow has downplayed the fall of its biggest ally in the Middle East, but the Kremlin’s credibility has been severely weakened by the war in Ukraine.
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UB40’s brothers in arms no longer
Frontman Ali Campbell talks about why he split from his siblings and fellow bandmates, touring in the Soviet Union and accusations of cultural appropriation.
Dorothy’s ruby-red shoes over the rainbow for $44m
No one expected the famous heels from The Wizard of Oz could fetch so much.
Assad’s downfall will reverberate far beyond Syria’s borders
The collapse of Vladimir Putin’s puppet regime in Syria has left allies and rivals wondering if he could throw Bashar al-Assad under the bus for Ukraine, how strong is he really?
‘Mama used to wear the crown at bathtime’ King reveals
King Charles revealed he was ‘anxious’ his crown would ‘wobble’ on his head during his coronation last year, so he practised with it as his late mother had done.
Assad’s British-born wife faces health battle
Asma al-Assad was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 and in May announced she had leukaemia, leading to speculation she had already left the country for treatment.
Who are the HTS rebels who captured Damascus and toppled Assad?
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham launched a surprise offensive to seize Aleppo, Hama, Homs and Damascus in quick succession after years of Assad regime control | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
No final stand: How the Assad dynasty unravelled in just 24 hours
In the end there was no final stand or fearsome battle to salvage the regime – instead, the dictator’s soldiers left their weapons and fled.
Toddler among women and children freed from brutal jail
Old women and young girls wept as Syrian rebels liberated the Saydnaya Prison where thousands of Assad regime opponents were locked up, tortured and killed | WATCH
Rise from London ‘IT geek’ to brutal dictator
The Syrian despot took an interest in politics only after his older brother died in a car crash, but his two decades of brutal rule may be nearing their end
Observer staff slam Tortoise sale deal
Despite protests by journalists, the Scott Trust will be selling the 233-year-old Observer to Tortoise Media, a loss-making business that is five years old.
Syria’s rebels are far from saviours
Even if its advance towards Damascus is successful, the coalition of forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham might not bring the rewards that the war-ravaged nation craves
‘He’s a good man, this one’: Trump meets William in Paris
Donald Trump has marked his return to the international stage in grand style, shaking hands with the Prince of Wales and President Macron at the reopening of Notre Dame.
TikTok ban upheld by US court, arguments dismissed
Beijing-based ByteDance must sell the video-sharing app by early next year after the ruling that safeguarding national security does not hurt free speech.
Catatouille, anyone? Viewers urged to eat invasive species
Inspired by subversive artist Kirsha Kaechele’s recipe book, ABC is screening a six-part series on devouring the animals and plants that threaten Australia’s unique biodiversity.
Fat lot of good: why you can’t keep the weight off
Yo-yo dieting might not be your fault – new research shows fat cells remain primed to regain weight.
White House set to ‘protect’ Cheney, Fauci
Liz Cheney and Anthony Fauci are among prominent targets of Donald Trump being considered for pre-emptive pardons by senior advisers to President Joe Biden.
Cloud cover adds to hotter days
Heatwaves baked the Mediterranean, China and the US last year. And scientists think they might have found the reason: fewer clouds.
Trump’s no freak, he’s the ultimate American
Obama and Biden tried to make the US more like Europe but the 47th president is a throwback to national exceptionalism.
Senna legacy fuels art and inspiration
Thirty years after his death, the Formula 1 world champion has transcended his sport to become a cultural icon.
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