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Syrian who fled to UK charged with crimes against humanity over violent crackdown

Former intelligence officer, 58, charged with murder and torture in first prosecution of its kind in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Syrian military member in UK is charged with crimes against humanity

The charges relate to the man’s time working in the Syrian Air Force Intelligence, and include murder and torture

Evening Standard

Social media can draw attention to atrocities – a key factor in reducing risk of recurrence

Social media is often blamed for stoking violence. But it can play a positive role by drawing attention to atrocities – both past and present – which research suggests can make them less likely to occur.

The Conversation

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Arming a Kurdish insurgency would be a risky endeavor – for both the US and Iran’s minority Kurds

With the Iranian regime weakened by relentless American and Israeli missiles, Washington is eyeing a familiar U.S. ally in the Middle East to help push the Islamic Republic over the edge: the Kurds.

The Conversation

Macron condemns 'unacceptable attack' on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday condemned an "unacceptable attack" on UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon, after speaking with his Lebanese and Syrian counterparts.

Radio France Internationale

'Greater Israel' on Uniform: Map Covers Syria, Iraq, Jordan – Provocative Symbol or Just a Patch?

Images of Israeli soldiers with 'Greater Israel' patches have reignited controversy, symbolizing expansionist ambitions and sparking regional tensions

International Business Times UK

Airstrikes hit Iran-Iraq border as US and Israeli plan to mobilise Kurds gathers pace

Experts say backing Iran’s ethnic communities could ‘open up a hornet’s nest’ and increase risk of chaotic civil war

The Guardian - UK

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Hezbollah − degraded, weakened but not yet disarmed − destabilizes Lebanon once again

The fragile peace in Lebanon was already showing serious strains in the first months of 2026 – and then came the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran.

The Conversation

Reverse exodus: Syria opens crossings for return of thousands fleeing strikes on Lebanon

The reopenings are not limited to the Jussiyeh and Yabous crossings, but have been extended to the Masnaa border crossing in Lebanon's Bekaa region, the main land crossing between the two countries.

Euronews

Israel flagged Hezbollah threat before launching air attacks, leaked memo shows

US embassy cable said Israeli officials did not trust Lebanon or Syria to contain the group’s fighters

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: what really happened to John Cantlie in Syria?

The first of a three-parter that investigates the missing British photojournalist. Plus, acerbic sitcom We Might Regret This. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Iranian Kurds Launch Ground Operations as Regional Pressure Surges Across Iran, Iraq, Syria and Turkey

Iranian Kurdish armed groups are preparing for ground operations as tensions rise across Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, with fears of a wider conflict

International Business Times UK

UK says it is not at war after Iranian drone strikes RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus

Akrotiri is the UK's main air base for operations in the Middle East and in recent years has been used for missions against the so-called IS group in Syria and Iraq and to strike Houthi targets in Yemen.

Euronews

Angus Taylor snaps at journalist as Liberals ramp up rhetoric against Australian children in Syrian camp

Opposition leader suggests 23 children and 11 women attempting to leave al-Roj are ‘Isis sympathisers’

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International Business Times UK

Epstein's Private Messages Speculated Trump Might 'Bomb Iran' If 'Cornered Like a Rat' — Seven Years Before He Did

Jeffrey Epstein's 2018 iMessages reveal speculation about Trump's military strategies, including a potential attack on Iran.

International Business Times UK

Inside Donald Trump's 'Legacy': The First Ever President to Bomb 7 Countries in a Single Year

Explore how Donald Trump, once a critic of 'endless wars,' authorized military strikes in seven countries within a year, marking a historic presidency.

The Times of India

US–Israel strikes Iran: Indian embassies in UAE, Syria issue safety advisories for nationals tensions escalate

Indian embassies in the UAE and Syria have issued urgent advisories for nationals to exercise caution due to escalating Middle East tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Stranded passengers are being assisted, while citizens in Syria are urged to avoid non-essential travel and remain vigilant amid reported counterattacks…

The Guardian - UK

Islamic State emerges from rubble of north-east Syria to exploit discontent with al-Sharaa

‘Rebranded’ terror group seeks to recruit those alienated by Damascus government’s western pivot

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Euronews

Ramadan rituals: Foods and customs that shape the holy month of fasting in Syria

Ramadan rituals and customs in Syria vary from region to region. Although some of them have been preserved, such as the "whitening of the safra" with milk and the "sukba" between neighbours, nowadays, many tables have been transformed into food baskets distributed by charitable organisations.

International Business Times UK

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to End Protections for 6,000 Syrians

The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to let it end Temporary Protected Status for more than 6,000 Syrians, after lower courts blocked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's move to terminate their protections. Advocates say the policy is likely unlawful and warn that families could be forced back…

The Independent UK

Syrian government forces and Druze fighters exchange prisoners from summer clashes

Syrian government forces and Druze fighters in the southern Sweida province have exchanged prisoners from last summer's clashes in a step toward a political deal

The Independent UK

Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to allow an end to legal protections for Syrian migrants

The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to allow the government to end legal protections for migrants from Syria for now

The Guardian - AU

Yusuf was trafficked into Islamic State territory as a boy – now the Australian faces a ‘vague and chaotic’ situation

While Yusuf is believed to be trapped in Iraq’s opaque prison system, hundreds of kilometres away, his mother remains in a Syrian detention camp with other Australian families

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: hopes and dreams of Australian children in Syria, Tim Wilson’s ‘terrible’ bet, more Epstein fallout

Australian children tell us about their hopes of liberty, Bluey and escaping tents; shadow treasurer’s investment bets against success of economy

The Guardian - AU

‘I just want to be free’: Australian children held in Syrian camp reveal their hopes and dreams

Exclusive: As debate rages over their return, children of Australian women with Islamic State links dream of ice-cream, Bluey and not living in a tent

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