Syria’s PM says his former cabinet is working with the rebels who toppled President Assad.
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Victorious John Mahama promises new beginning for Ghana
The man who led Ghana from 2012 to 2017 says he is “humbled” after once again being elected president.
Police arrest three after The Hague flat explosions
The explosion on 7 December killed six people, including three members of the same family.
Brazil’s president ‘well’ after brain bleed surgery
The 79-year-old leader’s bleed stems from an injury he sustained during a fall in October.
What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?
Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.
Deep-sea mining plan in Cook Islands sparks hope and concern
People living in the Pacific nation are divided on whether to push ahead with deep-sea mining for polymetallic nodules.
Shaken by Assad’s sudden fall, Syria faces seismic turning point
The worst scenario for Syrians is that their country will spin into violent chaos, writes the BBC’s Jeremy Bowen.
New Zealand to ban greyhound racing
The industry has long faced criticism, with some breeders accused of mistreating or doping the animals.
Champion cyclist pleads guilty over wife’s car death
Rohan Dennis was driving a car that struck his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins, in Australia.
Syria rescuers end search for secret cells in notorious prison
The White Helmets say it did not find any “unopened or hidden areas” after it was captured by rebels.