Syrian rebels’ advance breaks war’s fragile stalemate

Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has advanced from its Idlib stronghold in lightning raid on Aleppo

Business - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Russia condems advances by Syrian rebels around Aleppo

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Syrian troops withdraw from Aleppo as rebels advance

Over 300 people have been killed since rebels launched an offensive against the government this week.

Syrian rebels launch strikes on Aleppo

Islamists’ offensive is biggest challenge to Assad regime for years

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Syrian Rebel Groups Launch Largest Offensive in Years

Scores of people were killed after forces opposed to the government of President Bashar al-Assad overtook a Syrian military base, a monitoring group reported.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Syrian rebels enter Aleppo three days into surprise offensive

Insurgents had recaptured territory around Syria’s second city with civilians including children killed in fighting. Islamist insurgents have entered Syria’s second city of Aleppo in a shock ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Syrian rebels breach Aleppo amid surprise offensive

Videos circulating online appear to show rebels in the outskirts of Aleppo, Syria’s second largest city.

Russian strikes hit Aleppo as rebels take control

Russia launched air raids in parts of the city overnight for the first time since 2016, a monitoring group says.

Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo after lightning assault

Offensive highlights Bashar al-Assad’s weakness as Israel targets regime supporters Iran and Hizbollah

Business - Financial Times - 7 hours ago

Syria Rebels Reach Aleppo, in Biggest Advance in Years

A new assault on Syrian regime forces reached the major city, according to rebels and a war monitor. Government warplanes struck back at rebel territory.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Syrian insurgents launch large-scale attack on government forces in the country's northwest

Syria's opposition groups say armed forces launched a large-scale attack on areas controlled by government forces and seized territory in northwestern Syria

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Syrian Rebels Seize Territory From Government in Renewed Offensive

The surprise assault occurred around Aleppo, a government-held city and one of the focal points of fighting in Syria’s civil war.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago

Syrian rebels launch major offensive against Assad regime

Unexpected advance towards Aleppo aims to capitalise on increased pressure on Damascus

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Syrian troops in Aleppo backed by warplanes battle a shock offensive by rebels

Thousands of Syrian insurgents have taken over most of Aleppo, establishing positions in the country’s largest city and controlling its airport before expanding their shock offensive to a nearby ...

World - ABC News - 5 hours ago

Syrian rebels take control of majority of Aleppo, observers say

World - Yahoo News - 17 hours ago

Trump and Zelenskyy agree to "advance" cooperation in war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he spoke with President-elect Donald Trump, agreeing to "advance" cooperation in its war with Russia on Thursday. CBS News correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has ...

Caught Between Wars, Syrian Refugees in Lebanon Return Home

Hundreds of thousands of Syrians who escaped civil war at home over the past decade have now fled the conflict in Lebanon, seeking safety in their own shattered country.

World - The New York Times - November 11

Rebels Seize Control Over Most of Syria’s Largest City in Aleppo

The rapid advance on Aleppo came just four days into a surprise opposition offensive that is the most intense escalation in years in the civil war.

Top stories - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

What Rebels’ Offensive in Syria Means for a Stalled Civil War

Rebel groups have launched the largest offensive in years against government forces in the northwest.

World - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

The Israeli military says it has seized a Syrian citizen in the current war's first announced ground operation in Syria

World - ABC News - November 3

What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria’s 13-year war and why it matters

The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on Aleppo, one of Syria’s largest cities and an ancient business hub.

Ukraine war briefing: Russian forces advancing on key eastern frontline city – reports

Military bloggers report Russian troops entering village in drive towards Kurakhove as Zelenskyy says Kyiv’s forces trying to strengthen positions. What we know on day 990. See all our coverage ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow claims advance in Ukraine’s east has ‘accelerated’

Russia’s defence ministry said that its forces had captured the settlement of Novodmytrivka in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - November 23

The Ukraine missile crisis: Putin’s shadow war against the west finally breaks cover

After Kyiv used Storm Shadow missiles, Russia’s leader asserted his ‘right’ to attack the UK and US. In truth, he has been doing exactly that for two years now. The unprecedented firing by ...

World - The Guardian - November 23

Kane warns of fragile culture after withdrawals row

Harry Kane has warned that the England team's culture "takes a long time to build and maybe not so long to lose" and called on the senior players to help maintain a positive feel around the camp.

Sports - ESPN - November 17

Thursday Briefing: A Fragile Cease-fire in Lebanon

Plus, a post-election Thanksgiving.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

As Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire Takes Hold, Thousands in Lebanon Head Home

The cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah began on Wednesday, but much hardship and uncertainty lie ahead after a yearlong war that killed thousands and left widespread destruction in Lebanon.

World - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Thousands of Lebanese Head South as a Fragile Peace Begins

Also, Trump picked an envoy for Russia and Ukraine. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Congress stalemate causing backlog in aid applications after Helene

Helene ransacked western North Carolina on Sept. 27, leaving a path of devastation, death and an economic calamity from which the state will need years to recover.

Scotland face uphill battle to reach Euro 2025 after stalemate with Finland

Euro 2025 playoff, first leg: Scotland 0-0 Finland Scots struggle to produce chances against old rivals Imagination and incision proved strangers amid a frustrating impasse in Edinburgh as the ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Trump’s radical second-term agenda set to test Mexico’s fragility

President Claudia Sheinbaum has limited leverage despite the country being the largest trading partner of the US

Business - Financial Times - November 9

‘We are fragile defensively’: Pep Guardiola admits title hopes are fading

City manager says players are ‘angry’ about loss to Spurs Ange Postecoglou ‘so pleased’ after his team’s away win Pep Guardiola has conceded that defeat at Anfield next Sunday could end ...

World - The Guardian - November 23

'Fragile, frail & weak' - Man City's defensive woes continue

Pep Guardiola says his Man City side are "fragile", while they are also labelled "weak" and "frail" after surrendering a 3-0 Champions League lead against Feyenoord at Etihad Stadium.

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