The BBC’s Barbara Plett-Usher says everyone in the Syrian capital is “waiting to see what will happen next”.
‘No-one slept in Syria last night’ – how news of Assad’s toppling spread
Residents in the Syrian capital tell of an anxious night waiting for news of the fall of Bashar Al-Assad.
New images released as hunt for New York shooter continues
New York police are still searching for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson.
Analysis: End of Assad rule will reshape region’s balance of power
The end of the Assad family’s five-decade rule will reshape the balance of power in the region, but many uncertainties lie ahead.
What has just happened in Syria?
Rebels say they have entered the capital Damascus and that President Bashar al-Assad has fled.
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.
Dorothy’s ruby slippers sell for $28m at auction
The shoes, worn by Judy Garland in the classic 1939 movie, went for $25m more than the auctioneer’s estimate.
How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France
France’s nuclear giant has lost control of its uranium mining operations in the West African state.
How a uranium mine became a pawn in the row between Niger and France
France’s nuclear giant has lost control of its uranium mining operations in the West African state.
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.
