Global News Podcast Podcast
The day’s top stories from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News, including the latest developments in Syria, after the fall of the Assad regime. Also keeping you up to date on the wider Middle East and Ukraine conflicts, as well as the latest news about US politics. Delivered twice a day on weekdays, daily at weekends.
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Syria's de facto leader says the country is not a threat to its neighbours or the west
Today
In a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ interview, Ahmed al-Sharaa called for sanctions on Syria to be lifted
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Man detained after Russian general's assassination
Yesterday
Igor Kirillov was killed by an explosive device in Moscow
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US says it's cautiously optimistic that a deal to end fighting in Gaza is within reach
Yesterday
All previous ceasefire attempts have collapsed
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Russia's chemical weapons chief killed in Moscow bomb blast
Tuesday
Igor Kirillov died in the explosion on Tuesday
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The rebels turned rulers providing law and order in Syria
Monday
Syria's new rulers pledge to protect minority Alawite community
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French ministers arrive in Mayotte after devastating cyclone
Monday
France to provide relief to the people of its Indian Ocean territory
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Hundreds, possibly thousands, feared dead in Mayotte cyclone
Monday
It's feared the death toll could stretch into thousands once the damage is fully assessed
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The Global Story: The AI models invading our feeds
Sunday
Is artificial intelligence making social media more dangerous?
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The Happy Pod: The cafe spreading the joy of dance
Saturday
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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The secret police's grip on Syria under Assad
Saturday
More dark secrets have emerged about how Bashar al-Assad governed Syria
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Syria: thousands celebrate 'Victory Day'
Last Friday
Streets were packed across the country to mark the end of the Assad regime
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US top diplomat holds talks with Turkey on Syria
Last Friday
Antony Blinken and President Erdogan discuss how to create stability
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Biden in largest single-day act of clemency
Last Thursday
US president commutes around 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people
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Syria rebels burn tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father
Last Thursday
Armed men were seen celebrating in the mausoleum
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South Korea stand-off outside presidential office
Last Wednesday
Security guards try to stop police from getting documents relating to martial law
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Israel confirms attack on Syrian naval fleet
Last Wednesday
Syrian ships were destroyed in the ports at Al-Bayda and Latakia
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Life in Damascus returning to normal despite Israeli bombing
Tue 10 Dec 2024
An interim Prime Minister is chosen in Syria and officials begin work
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Syria rebel leader discusses 'transfer of power' after Assad is ousted
Tue 10 Dec 2024
The Syrian parliament and Ba'ath Party have pledged allegiance to the country's new rulers
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Syrians attempt to free political prisoners
Mon 9 Dec 2024
Syrians try to release some of the nation's tens of thousands of political prisoners
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Moscow gives Assad asylum
Mon 9 Dec 2024
Russian state media have confirmed the former Syrian president's arrival in Moscow
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Special edition: What's next for Syria
Sun 8 Dec 2024
Rebel forces in Damascus say they've ended Bashar al-Assad's rule
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Syrian rebels enter Homs and close in on Damascus
Sat 7 Dec 2024
Syrian President's grip on power wanes as another strategic city falls to Islamist rebels
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Syria special
Sat 7 Dec 2024
Syrian rebels intent on overthrowing President Assad converge on the capital, Damascus
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The Happy Pod: Meet Italy's Tom Cruise and Blake Lively
Sat 7 Dec 2024
Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection
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Romanian court criticised for annulling election results
Sat 7 Dec 2024
Both presidential candidates have denounced the decision as an attack on democracy
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Syrian rebels continue their rapid advance
Fri 6 Dec 2024
Syrian Islamist-led rebels close in on Homs, Syria's third largest city
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Syrian rebels celebrate capture of Hama
Thu 5 Dec 2024
Video footage showed rebels firing guns and parading through the streets of the city
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Syrian rebels take control of second major city
Thu 5 Dec 2024
The army in Syria says it has withdrawn from the city of Hama after intense clashes
The Inquiry Podcast
Go beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world
