Syria ceasefire in Aleppo after intense clashes
A fragile ceasefire is holding in Aleppo after three days of fighting between Syrian forces and Kurdish militants displaced over 140,000. The US has welcomed the pause, but its longevity is uncertain.
A fragile ceasefire is holding in Aleppo after three days of fighting between Syrian forces and Kurdish militants displaced over 140,000. The US has welcomed the pause, but its longevity is uncertain.
Fierce fighting in Aleppo displaces 140,000 as Syrian army clashes with US-backed Kurdish forces, threatening a wider conflict. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Tens of thousands evacuate Aleppo after a Syrian army order. Fighting intensifies between government forces and Kurdish-led SDF, raising fears of war crimes and regional escalation. Follow the latest developments.
Security forces in Iran's Kurdish regions used live rounds and teargas against unarmed protesters. At least 36 killed as economic protests escalate. Read the latest.
New UK rules ban junk food ads online and pre-9pm on TV to protect children. With obesity rates twice as high in deprived areas, this public health move aims to narrow health inequalities. Explore the details and debate.
A year after the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian businesses like the Jarjour winery face an uncertain future amid cultural flux and unclear laws on alcohol sales. Explore the challenges of Syria's new era.
Discover why Middle Park in Greenwich is now London's 6th most sought-after neighbourhood. Homes sell in 51 days, driven by community spirit, green spaces, and family appeal.
RAF Typhoon fighter jets, supported by a Voyager tanker, have bombed a former Islamic State weapons stockpile in Syria. The joint UK-France operation targeted access tunnels north of Palmyra to prevent a Daesh resurgence.
British and French fighter jets have destroyed a major underground Islamic State weapons facility in Syria. Defence Secretary John Healey vows to 'stamp out' any terror resurgence.
Amid global threats to women's rights, feminist resistance is flourishing in unexpected places like Syria's Rojava and Iceland. Discover how grassroots movements are pushing back.
Revisit a powerful 2025 Audio Long Read exploring Syria's brutal sectarian violence through the story of two friends. Listen to the podcast and support in-depth journalism.
Croydon Council is considering creating nine new conservation areas to protect local heritage. Residents are invited to have their say on the plans, which would bring extra planning controls.
A new interactive map reveals the UK areas hit hardest by crime severity. See how your location compares, with Blackpool and Westminster topping the list.
US military unleashes Operation Hawkeye Strike in Syria, targeting ISIS. The action coincides with the release of 300,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein documents. Full details and reaction.
The US military has conducted large-scale airstrikes against Islamic State targets in Syria, a retaliatory move following an attack that killed two soldiers and an interpreter. Defence Secretary Hegseth calls it a 'declaration of vengeance'.
The US military has launched extensive airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria, in retaliation for an attack that killed three American citizens. Read the latest developments.
Europe's stance on Gaza has shattered its credibility. Analyst Nathalie Tocci argues the path to regaining a constructive role lies not in grand diplomacy, but in focusing on stabilising fragile neighbours: Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq.
Ahmed al-Ahmed, hailed as a hero for disarming the Bondi attacker, has become a global symbol of courage and a source of immense pride for his war-torn Syrian hometown of Nayrab. Read his inspiring story.
Greece's rare Mediterranean monk seals, a symbol of the nation's heritage, face a modern peril from booming marine tourism. New protected areas offer hope, but enforcement is key to their survival. Discover the fragile balance.
Government-backed DLR extension to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead will unlock 30,000 homes and 10,000 jobs, transforming two major Opportunity Areas. Read the full details.
Sgt Edgar Torres-Tovar and Sgt William Howard died in an attack in Syria. The US blames Islamic State and pledges a forceful response. Read the full story.
Emergency aid is announced for NSW Central Coast bushfire victims as up to 16 homes are lost. Meanwhile, the federal government faces pressure over its refusal to repatriate Australian children from Syrian camps.
Australia refuses to issue passports for fewer than 40 citizens, mostly children, held in 'militarised' Syrian camps despite US warnings that inaction 'compounds risk to all of us'.
Syria's interim president warns Israel's actions risk dangerous escalation, citing over 1,000 airstrikes and breaches of a 50-year disengagement deal. Read the full analysis.
A leaked report reveals how poverty overwhelms hospitals in England's most deprived areas, impacting staff and patient care. Explore the systemic challenges facing the NHS.
Deprived towns in northern England and the Midlands secure major funding increases in a landmark local authority reform, redirecting cash from affluent areas to post-industrial communities.
A new study reveals Richmond Park has the best state schools in England, driving house prices 51% above the regional average. Discover the property price impact of catchment areas.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Assad's forces turned Damascus suburb into killing field. Survivors speak out as perpetrators remain free under new government.
From the haunting rubble of Syria's civil war to stunning auroras over the US and political drama in London. Explore the powerful images defining our world today.
A major UK counterterrorism review calls the policy of leaving citizens in Syrian camps 'unsustainable' and demands a repatriation programme. Read the full report.