The sudden offensive could become the biggest threat to Syria’s president in 13 years of civil war.
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Moment former Syrian president’s statue toppled in Hama
Rebels say they have taken full control of a second major city, after the military withdrew its troops.
Biden considering pre-emptive pardons for Trump critics – sources
The outgoing president is reported to be weighing up ways to protect those the new administration may go after.
Three climbers feared dead on New Zealand’s tallest mountain
Police believe the two Americans and one Canadian fall while crossing a ridge on Aoraki Mt Cook.
Japanese star Miho Nakayama found dead at 54
Nakayama, best known for her role in the 1995 film Love Letter, was found dead in a bathtub at home.
Muslim couple forced to sell house after protests by Hindu neighbours
The incident resulted in a huge outrage in India after a video from the protest went viral.
S Korea president ordered arrest of own party leader
The head of President Yoon’s party called for his suspension in a sign it may back moves to impeach him.
Thousands flee Syrian city Homs as rebels advance further
Homs is the next city south on the road from Aleppo to Damascus, which the rebels have vowed to reach.
How citizen scientists are uncovering the secret lives of blue whales
A thrifty study uncovers a wealth of data about one of the world’s largest and most elusive species.
Why there’s no song and dance around India’s killer air
The country’s pollution levels are startling but the problem is rarely represented in popular culture.