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The secret police's grip on Syria under Assad

More dark secrets have emerged about how Bashar al-Assad governed Syria

• 29 mins

The Happy Pod: The cafe spreading the joy of dance

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

• 26 mins

South Korea's president impeached

Yoon Suk Yeol has vowed to fight for his political future

• 26 mins

Hundreds, possibly thousands, feared dead in Mayotte cyclone

It's feared the death toll could stretch into thousands once the damage is fully assessed

• 28 mins

French ministers arrive in Mayotte after devastating cyclone

France to provide relief to the people of its Indian Ocean territory

• 29 mins

The rebels turned rulers providing law and order in Syria

Syria's new rulers pledge to protect minority Alawite community

• 28 mins

US says it's cautiously optimistic that a deal to end fighting in Gaza is within reach

All previous ceasefire attempts have collapsed

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Man detained after Russian general's assassination

Igor Kirillov was killed by an explosive device in Moscow

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Syria's de facto leader says the country is not a threat to its neighbours or the west

In a 大象传媒 interview, Ahmed al-Sharaa called for sanctions on Syria to be lifted

• 31 mins

Guilty verdicts and jail sentences in France's biggest rape trial

Dominique Pelicot given 20 years for the aggravated rape of his wife Gisele

• 28 mins

Murder suspect Luigi Mangione faces charges in New York court

The federal charges against Luigi Mangione include murder using a firearm

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US sends diplomats to Syria

Turkey has joined Syria in calling for the lifting of sanctions

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Fatalities and injuries in German Christmas market attack

The suspect is believed to be a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor

• 27 mins

The Happy Pod: Playing the piano saved my life

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

• 27 mins

Five dead and 200 injured in Magdeburg Christmas market attack

Prosecutors suggest the suspect was unhappy with the treatment of Saudi refugees

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Syria's new leader says armed factions will come under state control

Turkey says there's no room for Kurdish militias in Syria's future

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Trump ally Matt Gaetz paid for sex and drugs while in office, ethics report says

Investigation alleges the former congressman broke multiple state laws while in office

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Spacecraft attempts closest-ever approach to Sun

The probe is plunging into the sun's outer atmosphere, amid brutal temperatures

• 28 mins

Armed men open fire at Haiti hospital reopening

At least three people were killed and several hurt at the state press conference

• 28 mins

The Happy Pod: 2024 News Review

The happiest stories of the year

• 33 mins

20 years on: Remembering the tsunami

Memorial events held around the Indian Ocean to remember the 220,000 killed

• 29 mins

Israeli airstrikes have hit several targets inside Yemen

Israel has warned that it's just getting started with action against the Houthis in Yemen

• 31 mins

Nato steps up efforts to protect cables in Baltic Sea

Russia accused of deliberately cutting undersea power line between Finland and Estonia

• 28 mins

Mexico unveils emergency strategy to protect its migrants in US

The measures include the use of a mobile phone panic button

• 29 mins

The Happy Pod: The shop that opened for hugs at Christmas

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

• 26 mins

Putin apologises over plane crash, without saying Russia is at fault

The Azerbaijan Airlines jet crash-landed near Aktau in Kazakhstan

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South Korea special: Plane crash kills 179

Two flight crew were the only survivors after plane burst into flames

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Former US president Jimmy Carter dies

Carter went on to become an international statesman and human rights campaigner

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Tributes pour in for former US President Jimmy Carter

Joe Biden leads tributes as Carter's humanitarian legacy is celebrated

• 31 mins

Russia and Ukraine carry out major prisoner swap

Moscow says 150 people were set free from both sides

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