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Who are the rebels in Syria?
The Islamist militant group HTS has a long and involved history in the Syrian conflict.
'Good man, this one': Trump praises Prince William as they sit down for talks
William joins other world leaders in Paris for the ceremonial reopening of the world-famous cathedral.
World leaders join Macron for Notre-Dame cathedral reopening
Notre Dame has officially reopened more than five years after it was badly damaged in a fire.
Inside the 'secret' £10m medicinal cannabis factory
The BBC is given exclusive access inside the UK's first fully approved and licensed medical cannabis facility.
How Jaguar lost its way - long before that controversial advert
What is really happening behind the scenes at the car brand
Dorothy's ruby slippers sell for $28m at auction
The shoes, worn by Judy Garland in the classic 1939 movie, went for $25m more than the auctioneer's estimate.
Council committees to be bypassed in bid to build more homes
The move is part of what ministers say will be a "sweeping overhaul" of England's local planning system.
Two men killed by falling trees as Storm Darragh rages
Amber warnings for wind remain in place across the country as the storm moves through.
On secret military island, a mother strives to raise her children normally
Shanthi tried her best to create a sense of normality for her children on the secretive military island Diego Garcia
Moment Georgian press attacked by masked men
The journalist told the Associated Press that the men took their equipment after the attack.
'Why I spent £85k of my own money to help fix Britain's housing crisis'
Dr Jess Steele put her money into a project providing affordable homes to people in her community.
Wallace and Gromit in surprise appearance on Strictly
The stop motion duo appeared "live via video link" to announce Strictly's voting terms and conditions.
Trump praise for William and rebels 'reach Damascus'
Donald Trump said the Prince of Wales is doing a "fantastic job" and the Assad regime in Syria is falling.
'I booked The Killers as a favour to play in a room above a pub'
A crowd of 200 packed into the tiny Bivouac club, in Lincoln, to watch Brandon Flowers and co.
Taylor Swift: As the Eras Tour bows out, what will she do next?
The Eras Tour made $2bn and changed the nature of stadium concerts, so how do you follow that up?
No more Mr Nice Guy for Keir Starmer
The prime minister set out his "plan for change" in a major speech which covered priorities including the economy
'It’s an old person's drink.' Is Britain's love for tea cooling off?
Experts say tea has been in decline for years as younger people prefer alternatives.
Is the Dull Men's Club actually... quite interesting?
A smooth Mars Bar caused a club, created in New York in the 1980s, to go viral. But does it live up to its name?
Storm Darragh in pictures: Fallen trees, crushed cars and crashing waves
The 90mph winds leaves cars and houses crushed by trees, roads flooded, and thousands without power.
King and Queen reveal this year's Christmas card
This is their third Christmas card selection since Charles became King.
Stillborn baby's teddy helps parents talk about grief
Writing books about lost children give parents chance to remember them and keep saying their names.
Prithvi Shaw: The rise and fade of Indian cricket's wonder boy
It has been a steep fall for the 25-year-old batter, once hailed as Indian cricket's 'next big thing'.
Your pictures on the theme of 'fluids'
A selection of pictures sent in by our readers on the theme of "fluids".
South Korea's emotional protesters watch impeachment hopes fade
A jubilant atmosphere quickly faded as protesters heard news that the impeachment vote against president Yoon Suk Yeol had failed.
Five dead, more feared missing after The Hague flat explosions
Police say a car drove away "at very high speed" shortly after the explosions.
Boy, 4, dies after being hit by bus
Police said they were called to High Street in Tipton just before 16:55 GMT on Friday
Ex-school welfare officer jailed for sexual assaults
Nine of the teenagers who brought charges against Neil Beckett were pupils at Lagan College in Belfast.
Gavin & Stacey stars' tribute to Doris before finale
Ruth Jones and Joanna Page have paid tribute to Gavin & Stacey star Margaret John who played next-door neighbour Doris in the hit BBC sitcom.
SNP rediscovers its political confidence with wily Budget
The Scottish government's moves on the two-child benefit cap and winter fuel payments leave Labour facing a dilemma.
BBC in Umayyad Square amid deafening gunfire
Rebel fighters and members of the public have gathered in Damascus to celebrate the end of President Assad's regime.
Where is Bashar al-Assad?
The statement from Assad's ally is the first on his whereabouts since rebels took control of Damascus.
Watch: The final hours of the Assad regime
After years in power, Syria's President Bashar al-Assad was toppled with surprising speed.
HTS leader not only player in Syria's fast-changing future
Bashar al-Assad's regime is gone, but it remains unclear what Syria's new order will eventually look like, writes Lyse Doucet.
Steve Rosenberg: Fall of Assad is a blow to Russia's prestige
Russian firepower helped keep the Syrian president in power - but in a matter of days, Moscow's Syria project unravelled.
'No-one slept in Syria last night' - how news of Assad's toppling spread
Residents in the Syrian capital tell of an anxious night waiting for news of the fall of Bashar Al-Assad.
New images released as hunt for New York shooter continues
New York police are still searching for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson.
Strong wind warnings continue in wake of Storm Darragh
A yellow weather warning for wind remains in place after two men were killed during Saturday's storm.
UK 'not ready' for extreme weather
The head of the Climate Change Committee calls on the government to invest in adaptations now.
On secret military island, a mother strives to raise her children normally
Shanthi tried her best to create a sense of normality for her children on the remote British island Diego Garcia.
How Jaguar lost its way - long before that controversial advert
What is really happening behind the scenes at the car brand
William serves Christmas lunch at shelter he visited with Diana
The Prince of Wales first visited The Passage with his mother Princess Diana as a child.
Planning reforms will end development chaos, says Rayner
Officials will be able to rubberstamp development plans without local authority permission under the changes.
Dorothy's ruby slippers sell for $28m at auction
The shoes, worn by Judy Garland in the classic 1939 movie, went for $25m more than the auctioneer's estimate.
Ukrainian war dead reaches 43,000, Zelensky says in rare update
The Ukrainian president also claimed that 198,000 Russian soldiers had been killed and 550,000 wounded.
Actor Barry Keoghan deactivates Instagram over 'hatred' he receives
The Saltburn actor posted on X to say he can "no longer" let online hate distract him from his work.
'She doesn't stop' -Taylor Swift's dilemma as huge Eras tour ends
The Eras Tour made $2bn and changed the nature of stadium concerts, so how do you follow that up?
'It’s an old person's drink.' Is Britain's love for tea cooling off?
Experts say tea has been in decline for years as younger people prefer alternatives.
Inside £10m medicinal cannabis factory at secret UK location
The BBC is given exclusive access inside the UK's first fully approved and licensed medical cannabis facility.
'I booked The Killers as a favour to play in a room above a pub'
A crowd of 200 packed into the tiny Bivouac club, in Lincoln, to watch Brandon Flowers and co.
Influencers fight fly tipping as problem worsens
Litter pickers say the situation is depressing as the cost of removing dumped rubbish nears £2m.
Dull Men's Club - the 'mundane' Facebook group that became an unlikely hit
A smooth Mars Bar caused a club, created in New York in the 1980s, to go viral. But does it live up to its name?
'I fought £255 parking charge and won'
Garry Kay was asked to pay £255 because he took longer than five minutes to buy a parking ticket.
'Good man, this one': Trump praises Prince William as they sit down for talks
William joins other world leaders in Paris for the ceremonial reopening of the world-famous cathedral.
'Why I spent £85k of my own money to help fix Britain's housing crisis'
Dr Jess Steele put her money into a project providing affordable homes to people in her community.
King and Queen reveal this year's Christmas card
This is their third Christmas card selection since Charles became King.
Prithvi Shaw: The rise and fade of Indian cricket's wonder boy
It has been a steep fall for the 25-year-old batter, once hailed as Indian cricket's 'next big thing'.
Your pictures on the theme of 'fluids'
A selection of pictures sent in by our readers on the theme of "fluids".
£50k reward offered to find girl's killer
Police are searching for the person who killed Lisa Hession, who was found in an alley in 1984.
Opposition wins Ghana presidential election, vice-president says
Although the ruling party candidate has conceded, no official results have been declared.
'I lost a year of my life when stalker moved to UK'
Stephanie Hill, a former Miss England, says her stalker sent hundreds of messages.
Thousands in Northern Ireland still without power after Storm Darragh
NIE Networks says it may be a number of days before all affected customers are reconnected.
Influencers fight fly tipping as problem worsens
Litter pickers say the situation is depressing as the cost of removing dumped rubbish nears £2m.
'I watched my house burn down with memories of my late daughter inside'
A 64-year-old with no insurance is left homeless after fire tore through her house in East Lothian.
Bournemouth Echo
Council-owned public toilets to be sold at auction next week
Public toilets in Poole are being sold by BCP Council and will be auctioned next week.
Indoor centre for trending racquet sports served up in Christchurch
A WAREHOUSE in Christchurch is being transformed into an indoor centre for the world’s fastest-growing racquet sports.
Taking on Harry Ramsden's gigantic Cod Challenge
Adam Richman, Big John and Barry Austin. They’re all names I’m well aware of, but have never interviewed, learned from or indeed spoken to.
Indian takeaway told 'major improvements' needed by hygiene officials
A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently.
Worst road in Dorset for drink driving revealed
The worst road in Dorset for drunk drivers has been revealed.
The book business that takes ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’ literally
A mysterious book business is the Daily Echo’s Trader of The Week.
Railway to close between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier for two weeks
Railway to close for two weeks between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier due to "vital pier improvements".
Body found on beach as police investigate ‘unexplained’ death
A body has been found on a beach as police work to identify the person and investigate the ‘unexplained death’.
Man, 21, seriously injured after crash near Wimborne
A young man has been seriously injured in a crash in Horton.
Two taken to hospital after tree falls on car as storm hits Dorset
Two people were taken to hospital after a tree fell on a car on the B3092 at Scotchey Hill near Gillingham as Storm Darragh hit Dorset
Storm Darragh updates as weather warning remains in force
Latest updates as a yellow weather warning is still in force for Storm Darragh for BCP
Heart-warming video of Santa appearing on front door of a house gone viral
A VIRAL video of Santa appearing on the front door of a house on Facebook has left people with the feeling of awe and surprise.
WATCH: ‘Explosion’ seen over Poole as storm sparks power outage
AN ‘EXPLOSION’ was seen over Poole in the early hours of the morning as Storm Darragh sparked a power outage.
Man arrested after police chase on bicycles
A man was arrested and found with an eight-inch knife after police officers conducted a ‘cycle pursuit’.
Try this Dorset walk taking in a village hidden below a steep slope
Have a go at this Dorset circular four and a quarter mile walk in Weymouth which will go from Upwey to Bincombe
Drink driver arrested after caught leaving pub and getting into car
A DRINK driver was arrested after residents raised concerns of them leaving a local pub.
Best spots for a warming hot chocolate in BCP according to readers
Jazz Cafe and Coffee at Adorned were considered among the best spots for hot chocolate in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole according to readers
Missing man found by police
A MISSING man that was last seen in Christchurch has been found by police.
Comedy legend Ross Noble announces Poole date
Ross Noble stand up tour to come to Poole, Portsmouth, and Winchester Ross Noble, the acclaimed comedy legend, is returning to UK stages with his brand-new stand-up tour, Cranium of Curiosities, set to run from October 2025 to March 2026.
Charterhouse celebrates 25 years with run of auctions
CHARTERHOUSE auctioneers have just celebrated 25 years of auctioneering in Sherborne with a run of five auctions in five days.
How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out your IQ
Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.
Formula 1
What the teams said – Qualifying in Abu Dhabi
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final practice and qualifying at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from the Yas Marina Circuit.
WATCH: Hamilton treats race engineer ‘Bono’ to a hot lap ahead of their last Grand Prix together
Lewis Hamilton and race engineer Pete ‘Bono’ Bonnington’s long term partnership is coming to an end this week in Abu Dhabi. To mark the occasion, Hamilton took his colleague for a hot lap of the Yas Marina track.
FIA post-qualifying press conference – Abu Dhabi
1. Lando Norris (McLaren), 2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 3. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
F1 ACADEMY: Pulling secures second win of the day in Abu Dhabi as she comes out on top in battle with Chambers
PIRELLI STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the tactical options for the season finale in Abu Dhabi?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the Yas Marina Circuit, with technical help from F1's official tyre suppliers Pirelli...
FACTS AND STATS: Norris secures the most pole positions for a McLaren driver this century in Abu Dhabi
Here are the best facts and stats from an exhiliarating qualifying at the Yas Marina Circuit...
The constructors’ title showdown and Hamilton’s last hurrah with Mercedes – What To Watch For in the Abu Dhabi GP
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day in the season finale at the Yas Marina Circuit...
RACE PREDICTOR: Vote for who you think will finish on the podium at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Lando Norris put on a sensational performance to secure pole position for the season finale in Abu Dhabi to put McLaren on the front foot, but he is set to face some fierce competition with several battles left to conclude.
Hulkenberg hit with three-place grid penalty for Abu Dhabi GP
After producing his best qualifying result of the season in Abu Dhabi, Nico Hulkenberg is set to serve a three-place grid drop for failing to follow the race director's instructions by overtaking two cars on the pit exit road.
Verstappen explains what caused ‘big moment’ in Abu Dhabi qualifying
Max Verstappen has explained what caused his dramatic slide during the final segment of qualifying in Abu Dhabi, with the world champion admitting that he expects McLaren to be “very hard to beat” come race day as he lines up in P5 on the grid.
WATCH: Ride onboard with Norris for his formidable pole position lap in Abu Dhabi
Lando Norris was once again the man to beat in qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as he surged to pole position ahead of his team mate Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz, teeing McLaren up perfectly to boost their constructors' title dreams.
‘A difficult one to take’ – Leclerc reacts to early qualifying exit as he insists ‘everything is possible’ in Abu Dhabi GP
Ferrari’s ideal scenario of having both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz starting at the front in Abu Dhabi fell apart as the Monegasque was knocked out in Q2, with a grid penalty sending him to the bottom of the order.
‘That’s the last time I’m going to hear that’ – Hamilton shares emotional moment from final Mercedes appearance
Lewis Hamilton has opened up on an emotional moment in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix that brought home the fact that his time with Mercedes was coming to an end, after a superb drive from P16 on the grid to P4.
FACTS AND STATS: McLaren’s record 26-year title wait ends and Leclerc scores career-best performance
What a way to end the year. McLaren were hot favourites to secure the constructors’ championship in Abu Dhabi, but the flying Ferraris made them sweat all the way to the chequered flag.
‘It wasn’t enough’ – Leclerc left dispirited after Ferrari narrowly lose out on constructors’ title in Abu Dhabi
Charles Leclerc was left to wonder what could have been for Ferrari’s championship dreams if he had started further up the field in Abu Dhabi, with the team just missing out on the title despite ending the day with a double podium.
Norris ‘so proud’ of McLaren as Abu Dhabi win ensures team take first constructors’ title since 1998
Lando Norris’s fourth victory of 2024 at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ensured that McLaren held off the challenge of rivals Ferrari to claim their first constructors’ title since 1998 – a feat Norris declared he was “so proud” of.
HIGHLIGHTS: Relive the action from the season finale in Abu Dhabi as Norris dominates to seal constructors’ title for McLaren
Lando Norris led the thrilling Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from start to finish to secure the constructors’ title for McLaren, as Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc achieved a hard-fought double podium for Ferrari.
DRIVER OF THE DAY: Leclerc gets your vote after going from 19th to the Abu Dhabi podium
Nineteenth on the grid, third at the chequered flag. It was a stunning drive from Charles Leclerc at Yas Marina as he and Ferrari did everything in their powers to try and overhaul McLaren for the constructors' title. It was ultimately in vain, but boy did we enjoy watching him try.
Norris sails to victory ahead of Sainz and Leclerc in Abu Dhabi as McLaren seal constructors’ championship
Lando Norris has brought the 2024 season to a close in style by winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in dominant form, the Briton putting in an assured drive to claim victory and also help McLaren to clinch their first constructors’ championship since 1998.
RACE START: Watch the chaotic race start at the Abu Dhabi GP as Norris leads while Verstappen and Piastri clash
It was a messy getaway at the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Lando Norris held onto the lead, while just behind him Max Verstappen tangled with the second McLaren of Oscar Piastri.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow the Abu Dhabi GP action as Norris wins to secure constructors' title for McLaren
Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024.
F2: Bortoleto wins 2024 Drivers’ title after Hadjar heartbreak
Gabriel Bortoleto secured the Formula 2 Drivers’ Championship in the final race of the season, finishing second in the Feature Race to AIX Racing’s Joshua Duerksen.
F1 ACADEMY: Weug takes maiden series victory to secure PREMA the Teams' title
Ferrari’s Maya Weug secured her maiden F1 ACADEMY win in the final race of the 2024 season, with her victory helping PREMA secure the Teams’ Championship for a second consecutive year.
OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where at Yas Marina as Hulkenberg, Leclerc, Albon and Colapinto penalised
With Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri one-two for lights-out in Abu Dhabi, McLaren stand on the brink of the 2024 constructors’ championship. But there’s plenty else to play for on Yas Island, with a mixed-up order behind them for the start of the season’s final round.
TREMAYNE: Why Abu Dhabi is the perfect setting for Hamilton’s epic journey with Mercedes to end
F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne reflects on Lewis Hamilton's astonishing Mercedes career as the seven-time champ prepares to say farewell, exactly 10 years on from his first championship triumph with the Silver Arrows...
Windows Central
Fortnite looks to take on Counter-Strike in new FPS mode.
Epic Games looks to tackle Counter-Strike with Fortnite Ballistic, a new dedicated first-person mode that takes everything Counter-Striker and puts it in the world of Fortnite.
Is AGI finally in OpenAI's grasp? The ChatGPT maker reportedly wants to scrap a stringent clause — extending its Microsoft tie-up beyond AGI and securing more investment for exorbitant AI advances
A new report suggests OpenAI is trying to find a way around the cap to restrict Microsoft from accessing its advanced AI models after hitting the AGI moment.
Laffgaff
The Dome of the Rock is a shrine in which Middle Eastern city?
Jerusalem.
Phone Reception
I couldn't get my phone to work in my hotel room the other night, so I went downstairs. They have reception there.