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Syrian government falls to rebels, in stunning end to 50 year iron rule of the Assads

13 Sept 12:12 Key points summarised by AI

Syria's government collapsed as rebel forces seized control of Damascus, marking the stunning end of 50 years of Assad family rule.
President Bashar Assad's whereabouts are unknown; he reportedly fled the country following a remarkably swift rebel offensive across key cities.
Celebrations erupted in Damascus, with citizens expressing joy and disbelief at the sudden fall of the regime after a devastating 14-year civil war.
The offensive, spearheaded by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, met minimal resistance, prompting the UN to call for an "orderly political transition."

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.