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The president faces an accusation of insurrection and, in a first for a sitting leader, the possibility of arrest. Here’s what to know about his political future.

Hamza al-Khatib, 13, was arrested at a 2011 anti-government rally and tortured – but Assad’s downfall has not brought his family justice.

Critics have objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups have raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event.

Police were called to Woollahra, where a car had been set on fire. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Good morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the best of the morning stories and then it’ll be Emily Wind to take…

Local politicians decry major setback in decades-long battle for more political and economic independence A new attempt to give the Caribbean island of Tobago more self-governance has been defeated in what local politicians described as a major setback in a decades-long battle for more political and economic independence. One of the Caribbean’s top tourist destinations,…

UN agency and charities call on governments not to leave refugees in limbo after UK and Germany suspend claims The UN’s refugee agency and the UK’s biggest refugee charity have urged European countries not to turn their backs on the Syrians who are applying for asylum. Interventions from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees…

Whether on Prince William, JD Vance or Jacob Elordi, facial hair gets people talking.

Tom Voyce, 43, is believed to have died after going into the River Aln in his car, Northumbria police have said The former England rugby union international Tom Voyce, 43, is believed to have died after going into the River Aln in his car, Northumbria police have said. The force said officers received a report…