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SYRIANS SEARCH TUNNELS IN NOTORIOUS DAMASCUS PRISON AFTER ASSAD'S OVERTHROW



'YOU CAN BREATHE': ON THE STREETS OF DAMASCUS AFTER ASSAD

REPORTS OF PEOPLE TRAPPED UNDERGROUND AT NOTORIOUS SYRIAN PRISON

US WILL FEAR THE VACUUM THAT COULD REPLACE ASSAD

ISRAEL SEIZES GOLAN BUFFER ZONE AFTER SYRIAN TROOPS LEAVE POSITIONS

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WATCH




WOMEN PRISONERS TOLD 'YOU CAN GO OUT NOW' BY SYRIAN REBELS

Watch: Women prisoners told 'you can go out now' by Syrian rebels

38 mins ago

Middle East


BBC REPORTER: 'FIRST TIME I'VE COME TO SYRIA WITHOUT FEAR OF ARREST'

A Syrian herself, Lina Sinjab says this is the first time she's entered the
country "without fear of detention".

18 hrs ago

Middle East


BBC SEES LOOTING AT BASHAR AL-ASSAD'S RESIDENCE

BBC Middle East correspondent Lina Sinjab describes chaotic scenes in the Syrian
capital.

21 hrs ago

Middle East


BBC IN UMAYYAD SQUARE AMID DEAFENING GUNFIRE

Rebel fighters and members of the public have gathered in Damascus to celebrate
the end of President Assad's regime.

22 hrs ago

Middle East


WATCH: PRESIDENTIAL PALACE STORMED IN DAMASCUS

Syrians enter the palace in the capital city after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

22 hrs ago

Middle East


WATCH: THE FINAL HOURS OF THE ASSAD REGIME

After years in power, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad was toppled with
surprising speed.

23 hrs ago

Middle East


WATCH: BBC REPORTS FROM INSIDE DAMASCUS

The BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher says everyone in the Syrian capital is "waiting to
see what will happen next".

1 day ago

Middle East


CROWDS GATHER IN DAMASCUS AFTER REBELS DECLARE CITY 'FREE'

Rebel forces say they have captured Damascus and that President Assad has fled
the Syrian capital.

1 day ago

Middle East


STATUE OF BASHAR AL-ASSAD'S FATHER TOPPLED IN DAMASCUS SUBURB

Protesters tear down a statue of President Bashar al- Assad's father, the former
president Hafez al-Assad, in a suburb of Damascus.

2 days ago

Middle East


TRACKING SYRIAN REBELS' LIGHTNING OFFENSIVE AS THEY APPROACH KEY CITY

BBC Verify has been tracking the territory captured by Syrian rebels as they
move towards Homs.

3 days ago

Middle East

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ANALYSIS


FALL OF ASSAD IS A BLOW TO RUSSIA'S PRESTIGE

Russian firepower helped keep the Syrian president in power - but in a matter of
days, Moscow's Syria project unravelled.

15 hrs ago

World


HTS LEADER NOT ONLY PLAYER IN SYRIA'S FAST-CHANGING FUTURE

Bashar al-Assad's regime is gone, but it remains unclear what Syria's new order
will eventually look like, writes Lyse Doucet.

20 hrs ago

Middle East


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TRUMP VOWS TO END BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP AND PARDON US CAPITOL RIOTERS

He tells NBC he will issue "a lot" of executive orders, including on
immigration, once he takes office.

8 hrs ago

US & Canada


TRAVEL BAN ON S KOREA PRESIDENT AFTER MARTIAL LAW ATTEMPT

Travel bans have also been imposed on several senior officials involved in the
botched martial law move.

3 hrs ago

Asia


TRUMP VOWS TO END BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP AND PARDON US CAPITOL RIOTERS

He tells NBC he will issue "a lot" of executive orders, including on
immigration, once he takes office.

8 hrs ago

US & Canada


TRAVEL BAN ON S KOREA PRESIDENT AFTER MARTIAL LAW ATTEMPT

Travel bans have also been imposed on several senior officials involved in the
botched martial law move.

3 hrs ago

Asia


GISÈLE PELICOT LIFTS HER SUNGLASSES AND CHOOSES TO FIGHT BACK

The woman at the centre of the mass rape case sees her public trial as a chance
to "stand for all victims".

5 hrs ago

Europe

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JAY-Z ACCUSED WITH DIDDY IN LAWSUIT OF RAPING GIRL, 13, IN 2000

Jay-Z has dismissed the action as a "blackmail attempt", while Diddy has denied
the claims against him.

3 hrs ago

US & Canada


MELBOURNE SYNAGOGUE FIRE 'LIKELY' TERROR ACT, POLICE SAY

Three suspects are being sought over the fire, which injured one person and
caused extensive damage.

5 hrs ago

Australia


BIDEN SAYS US HOSTAGE AUSTIN TICE IS ALIVE IN SYRIA

"We think we can get him back," says the president of one of the longest-held US
captives.

11 hrs ago

World


GOLDEN GLOBES TO ANNOUNCE NOMINATIONS AS OSCARS RACE HEATS UP

The Brutalist, Conclave, Sing Sing, Emilia Pérez and Dune: Part Two could also
be recognised.

4 hrs ago

Culture


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ONLY FROM THE BBC


HAMILTON TO FERRARI AND WHAT ELSE TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2025

With Lewis Hamilton moving to Ferrari and exciting rookies joining the Formula 1
grid, here are the key things to look out for in 2025.

14 hrs ago

Formula 1


AS TAYLOR SWIFT'S ERAS TOUR BOWS OUT, WHAT WILL SHE DO NEXT?

The Eras Tour made $2bn and changed the nature of stadium concerts, so how do
you follow that up?

2 days ago

Culture

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FEARS LOOM OVER INDIA'S 'HONG KONG' PROJECT ON A REMOTE ISLAND

10 hrs ago

Asia


RAYGUN MUSICAL CANCELLED AFTER VIRAL OLYMPIAN'S LEGAL THREAT

17 hrs ago

Australia


OPPOSITION WINS GHANA PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, VICE-PRESIDENT SAYS

18 hrs ago

Africa


NEW IMAGES RELEASED AS HUNT FOR NEW YORK SHOOTER CONTINUES

1 day ago

US & Canada


43,000 TROOPS KILLED IN WAR WITH RUSSIA, ZELENSKY SAYS

21 hrs ago

Europe

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WATCH




NOTRE-DAME: WORLD LEADERS JOIN MACRON FOR CATHEDRAL REOPENING

Notre Dame has officially reopened more than five years after it was badly
damaged in a fire.

2 days ago

Europe


MOMENT GEORGIAN PRESS ATTACKED BY MASKED MEN

The journalist told the Associated Press that the men took their equipment after
the attack.

1 day ago

Europe


DOWNED TREES AND WILD SEAS AS STORM DARRAGH HITS UK

A van driver has been killed by a fallen tree, as Storm Darragh brings strong
winds and heavy rain.

2 days ago

Science & Environment


THE LONDON WOMAN GOING VIRAL WITH HER SCISSOR OBSESSION

Cydney Harding aka 'CydneyScissorhands' shares her love of scissors with an
online audience.

1 day ago

London


THE HOUSE WITH THE 24,000 LIGHT CHRISTMAS DISPLAY

For the past four years Anna and Gary Gray have spent their year turning their
home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.

2 days ago

Edinburgh, Fife & East


IDRIS ELBA ON MOMENT HE LEARNED ABOUT MANDELA'S DEATH

The actor recalls being at the Mandela film premiere when he heard the
anti-apartheid politician had died.

2 days ago

History


HOW THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA WENT FROM MOVIE TO MUSICAL

A West End production has just opened starring American singer and actress
Vanessa Williams.

2 days ago

London


WATCH KEIRA KNIGHTLEY PLAY CHER'S 'BELIEVE' ON HER TEETH

Keira Knightley shows off her rare talent once again on The Graham Norton Show
with a classic Cher song.

3 days ago

Culture

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BBC 100 WOMEN 2024


SHARON STONE’S TEARFUL MESSAGE TO HER YOUNGER SELF

The film star opens up to the BBC about nearly dying, online dating, and being
branded a sex symbol.

6 days ago

Culture


NOBEL PEACE PRIZE WINNER SAYS UN FAILING TO BRING IS TO JUSTICE

Ten years after IS' genocide, Nadia Murad, one of BBC’s 100 women, says the UN
has failed Yazidis.

5 days ago

Middle East


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INNOVATION


IS AI ANY GOOD AT CHOOSING GIFTS?

With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good
gift ideas, but does it?
See more

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WORLD'S TABLE


HOW TO MAKE A PERFECT MARTINI

British-born gin connoisseur Simon Ford breaks down the components of a proper
(and perfect) martini, a staple of any festive holiday gathering.
See more


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US & CANADA NEWS


A $6.2M BANANA, A CRYPTO EMPIRE AND TRUMP'S POTENTIAL CONFLICTS

1 day ago

US & Canada


KILLING OF INSURANCE CEO REVEALS SIMMERING ANGER AT US HEALTH SYSTEM

2 days ago

US & Canada


WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT NYC KILLING OF HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE

2 days ago

US & Canada


BIDEN PARTICIPATES IN LAST WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

This year's US Capitol, Rockefeller, and White House trees came from Alaska,
Massachusetts, and Virginia.

3 days ago

US & Canada

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ISRAEL-GAZA WAR


PEOPLE IN ISRAEL AND LEBANON REACT TO CEASEFIRE DEAL

27 Nov 2024

Middle East


QUESTIONS OVER HEZBOLLAH'S FUTURE AFTER CEASEFIRE

26 Nov 2024

Middle East


BIDEN CONFIRMS 'GOOD NEWS' OF ISRAEL-HEZBOLLAH CEASEFIRE DEAL

26 Nov 2024

World


ANGER AND DISTRUST AMONG DISPLACED ISRAELIS AT CEASEFIRE DEAL

Many displaced residents of northern Israel feel unease and mistrust over their
PM's deal with Lebanon.

26 Nov 2024

Middle East

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WAR IN UKRAINE


RUSSIAN DOCTOR TO ROW ATLANTIC TO HELP UKRAINE MEDICS

5 hrs ago

Hampshire & Isle of Wight


43,000 TROOPS KILLED IN WAR WITH RUSSIA, ZELENSKY SAYS

21 hrs ago

Europe


RUSSIA'S 'MEAT-GRINDER' TACTICS BRING BATTLEFIELD SUCCESS - BUT AT HORRENDOUS
COST

3 days ago

Europe


'OUR SON FOUGHT IN UKRAINE TO STAND UP TO BULLIES'

Callum Tindal-Draper's parents tell of their heartbreak as well as their pride
after his death.

3 days ago

Cornwall

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MORE WORLD NEWS


UK TO MAKE SWIFT DECISION ON BANNED SYRIA GROUP HTS, SAYS MINISTER

26 mins ago

Middle East


SYRIA MEDIA GUIDE

40 mins ago

Middle East


SYRIA COUNTRY PROFILE

44 mins ago

Middle East


DOZENS OF SCHOOLS GET BOMB THREATS IN INDIA'S CAPITAL

Police in Delhi have searched around 40 schools after they received anonymous
bomb threats.

4 hrs ago

Asia

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VIDEO


WHY OUR BRAINS ARE BAD AT UNDERSTANDING BIG NUMBERS

Can you picture a decillion dollars in your head? We find out why our brains
can't handle large numbers.
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SPORT

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'PEOPLE FEAR HIM' - REACTION AS PALMER INSPIRES CHELSEA WIN & PHIL MCNULTY Q&A




SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED

4 hrs ago

Sports Personality


WHEN RIVER PLATE ICON DIAZ TOOK OVER FOURTH-TIER OXFORD

2 hrs ago

Oxford Utd


HAMILTON 'FINISHED ON A HIGH' WITH MERCEDES

Lewis Hamilton says he is happy his time with Mercedes "finished on a high"
after "a really turbulent year".

17 hrs ago

Formula 1

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BUSINESS


FEARS LOOM OVER INDIA'S 'HONG KONG' PROJECT ON A REMOTE ISLAND

10 hrs ago

Asia


HIT BY BLACKOUTS CUBA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY NOW BRACES FOR TRUMP

4 hrs ago

World


REEVES WANTS 'RESET' WITH EU TO BOOST GROWTH

2 hrs ago

Business


A $6.2M BANANA, A CRYPTO EMPIRE AND TRUMP'S POTENTIAL CONFLICTS

Trump's expanding business ventures have made it easier than ever for those
hoping to influence US policy to steer money his way.

1 day ago

US & Canada

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TECH


HOW ONE OF GAMING'S BEST-KNOWN ACTORS TOOK ON ONE OF FILM'S BIGGEST ROLES

10 hrs ago

Newsbeat


CHARITY FINDS MORE THAN 500,000 CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS

1 day ago

Technology


HOW PEOPLE ARE FALLING IN LOVE ON CLIMBING WALLS

2 days ago

Technology


WHEN AND WHY COULD THE US BAN TIKTOK?

The video app TikTok could be banned in the US unless it is sold by its Chinese
parent company ByteDance.

3 days ago

Technology

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SCIENCE & HEALTH


PUBERTY BLOCKERS: CAN A DRUG TRIAL SOLVE ONE OF MEDICINE'S MOST CONTROVERSIAL
DEBATES?

10 hrs ago

BBC InDepth


INSIDE THE UK'S 'SECRET' £10M MEDICINAL CANNABIS FACTORY

1 day ago

Nottingham


STILLBORN BABY'S TEDDY HELPS PARENTS DISCUSS GRIEF

1 day ago

Wales


GOT A RECYCLING TIP? NASA WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU

When astronauts land on the Moon again as part of the Artemis project, they will
have to build a place to live in. Nasa wants them to build as much of it they
can from used materials.

2 days ago

Future


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CULTURE


THE MAN WHO CREATED CHARLIE BROWN AND SNOOPY

12 mins ago

Culture


END OF AN ERA AS 'PROUD' TAYLOR SWIFT FINISHES TOUR

3 hrs ago

Culture


BARRY KEOGHAN DEACTIVATES INSTAGRAM OVER 'HATRED' HE RECEIVES

24 hrs ago

Culture


THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD TO THE BEATLES' BREAK-UP

Legal papers set to go to auction chart the court battles that brought about the
end of The Beatles.

1 day ago

Liverpool

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ARTS


HOW A 1990S SWAN LAKE CHANGED DANCE FOREVER

27 Nov 2024

Culture


ARTISTS IMAGINE A NEW UTOPIA FOR KENYA'S CAPITAL

30 Nov 2024

Africa


PAINTING OF MĀORI ELDER FETCHES RECORD PRICE IN NZ AUCTION

27 Nov 2024

Asia


THE HIDDEN MEANINGS IN A 16TH-CENTURY NUDE SKETCH

How a rarely-seen drawing of the Three Graces by Raphael reveals the era's ideas
about nudity, modesty, shame – and the artist's genius.

20 Nov 2024

Culture

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TRAVEL


A SKI CHAMPION'S GUIDE TO LA PLAGNE, FRANCE

2 days ago

Travel


FOUR FASCINATING WINTER FESTIVALS IN EUROPE

3 days ago

Travel


FIVE OF THE WORLD'S MOST INNOVATIVE COUNTRIES

4 days ago

Travel


A TURKISH FILM STAR'S GUIDE TO ANTALYA

Actor Ekin Koç called seaside Antalya home before conquering the world of
Turkish film. Here are his picks, from hiking the Lycian Road to catching a
concert at the Aspendos Theatre.

5 days ago

Travel

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EARTH


THE STRANGE SONGS OF DYING ICEBERGS

1 day ago

Future


THE 'APPLE LIBRARY' WITH A LOST WORLD ON ITS BRANCHES

3 days ago

Future


STORM DARRAGH IN PICTURES: FALLEN TREES, CRUSHED CARS AND CRASHING WAVES

2 days ago

UK


US ORDERS BIRD FLU TESTING OF NATIONAL DAIRY SUPPLY

More than 700 dairy herds have been infected across the country since March,
mostly in California.

3 days ago

US & Canada




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