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Syrians celebrate freedom late into the night
We ask Syrians how they feel about an uncertain future.
13 Dec 2024,45 mins
The search for Assad's last suriving prisoners
The fate of thousands of prisoners held by Assad's regime in Syria becomes clear.
12 Dec 2024,45 mins
What lessons can be learnt from Sara Sharif murder case?
We examine the lessons authorities can learn from the case.
11 Dec 2024,45 mins
Syrians call for justice as political transition continues
As Syrians adapt to life without Assad, people can finally ask what became of loved ones
10 Dec 2024,45 mins
Syria's political prisoners are freed after Assad deposed
The BBC gets inside notorious Saydnaya prison as families search for detained loved ones
09 Dec 2024,45 mins
Syrian rebels on outskirts of Homs as advance continues
Syrian rebels claim to have reached the city limits of Homs in their lightning push south
06 Dec 2024,45 mins
President Macron refuses to step down
France's president blames an "anti-republican front" for toppling the government.
05 Dec 2024,45 mins
French government collapses after no-confidence vote
Far-right and left-wing parties join forces to oust Michel Barnier over Budget
04 Dec 2024,45 mins
A night of chaos in South Korea
Its president says he's lifting martial law - hours after suspending political processes.
03 Dec 2024,45 mins
French government on the brink after budget forced through
Opposition parties say they'll back a no-confidence motion in Prime Minister Barnier
02 Dec 2024,45 mins
MPs vote to progress Bill to legalise assisted dying
MPs have advanced a Bill to legalise assisted dying to the Committee stage
29 Nov 2024,45 mins
MPs prepare to vote on assisted dying bill
MPs will vote in the second reading of a bill to legalise assisted dying
28 Nov 2024,45 mins
Does Lebanon ceasefire bring wider Middle East peace closer?
The US envoy who brokered the deal tells us it opens the door for broader peace.
27 Nov 2024,45 mins
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire expected to start within hours
US President Joe Biden says “peace is possible” as he announces deal
26 Nov 2024,45 mins
US says Israel and Hezbollah close to ceasefire deal
US officials said "we believe we're close" to ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah
25 Nov 2024,45 mins
Gordon Brown says he opposes assisted dying bill
The former prime minister calls for commission to improve end-of-life care.
22 Nov 2024,45 mins
Would Israeli PM face arrest if he travels to UK?
The International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu.
21 Nov 2024,45 mins
Ukraine fires UK Storm Shadow missiles into Russia
Ukraine fired UK-supplied weapons at targets in Russia for first time, BBC understands
20 Nov 2024,45 mins
Ukraine fires long-range US-supplied missiles inside Russia
A senior Republican senator tells us it shouldn't have taken so long to get permission.
19 Nov 2024,45 mins
Farmers to descend on London for protest over inheritance tax
Thousands of farmers will rally in central London against changes to inheritance tax
18 Nov 2024,45 mins
Mother blames TikTok for teenage daughter's suicide
What can be done to protect children from harmful content on social media?
15 Nov 2024,45 mins
Could Trump presidency push UK closer to EU?
Bank of England governor says UK must “welcome opportunities” to rebuild ties with EU.
14 Nov 2024,45 mins
What do Trump's top job picks mean for the world?
Donald Trump makes a series of eye-catching nominations to his top team.
13 Nov 2024,45 mins
Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, resigns
The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned over his treatment of a child abuse scandal
12 Nov 2024,45 mins
Bill to legalise assisted dying is published
A private members' bill to legalise assisted dying has been published ahead of debate
11 Nov 2024,45 mins
Another assassination plot against Donald Trump
3 people are charged in connection with a plot to kill the President-elect
08 Nov 2024,45 mins
Trump begins appointing transition team
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Susie Wiles as his chief-of-staff
07 Nov 2024,45 mins
Donald Trump re-elected as President of the United States
Trump sealed an extraordinary comeback to be elected 47th President of the United States
06 Nov 2024,45 mins
US presidential campaign draws to a close
Final rallies in one of the closest races for the White House in history
04 Nov 2024,45 mins
The last weekend before America decides
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris converge on Wisconsin
01 Nov 2024,45 mins