There was no final stand or fearsome battle to salvage the regime โ instead, the dictatorโs soldiers left their weapons and fled
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 09.12.2024.
It displays 138 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
09.12.2024 โข The Day Assad Fled Through Tunnels
โจThe morning headlines revealed Assad's escape to Moscow through an extensive underground tunnel network, following the rebels' takeover of Damascus the previous day. Russia confirmed granting asylum to Assad and his family, who reportedly own $40m in Moscow properties.
By midday, attention shifted to the Sednaya prison complex, where rescue teams searched underground cells for trapped prisoners. Civil defense teams reported discovering torture equipment, including an "iron press." Israel conducted strikes on Syrian military installations, including alleged chemical weapons depots.
European responses emerged by afternoon, with Germany, Austria, and later Britain suspending Syrian asylum applications. The Syrian interim government began formalizing power transfer from Assad's remaining officials, while Russia worked to secure its military bases. Evening reports detailed widespread Israeli airstrikes across Syria, which Israel described to the UN as "limited and temporary."
By midday, attention shifted to the Sednaya prison complex, where rescue teams searched underground cells for trapped prisoners. Civil defense teams reported discovering torture equipment, including an "iron press." Israel conducted strikes on Syrian military installations, including alleged chemical weapons depots.
European responses emerged by afternoon, with Germany, Austria, and later Britain suspending Syrian asylum applications. The Syrian interim government began formalizing power transfer from Assad's remaining officials, while Russia worked to secure its military bases. Evening reports detailed widespread Israeli airstrikes across Syria, which Israel described to the UN as "limited and temporary."
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The president-elect tells NBC he will make a number of decisions quickly after he takes office again.
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KING OF THE JUNGLE | Iโm A Celebrity 2024
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Breaking | Live
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The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced another nearly $1 billion in a new โassistance packageโ for Ukraine, bringing the total military aid provided by the U.S. to more than $62 billion since Russiaโs February 2022 invasion.
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05:58โขAssad's Tunnels Exposed as Damascus Falls
โจThe newspapers report intensively on new details of Assad's fall, with rebels discovering an extensive underground tunnel network under his palaces (Daily Mail). Reports confirm Assad has fled to Moscow (Telegraph, Guardian, Independent, Sky News), as US jets strike IS targets and investigations begin into regime prison facilities (Sky News). In US news, Trump announces plans to end birthright citizenship and pardon Capitol rioters (BBC), while Biden approves another $1bn Ukraine aid package (Breitbart).
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The Spectator
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The Guardian
Civil defence teams investigating โhidden underground cellsโ at notorious Assad prison
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Showbiz | Ruth Lawes
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The woman at the centre of the mass rape case sees her public trial as a chance to "stand for all victims".
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SHOCK CLAIMS | US News
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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SHOCK CLAIMS | US News
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SHOCK CLAIMS | US News
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SHOCK CLAIMS | US News
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09:14โขAssad's Underground Horror Chambers Exposed
โจThe newspapers report extensively on new discoveries in Assad's notorious prison system, with civil defense teams investigating underground cells where thousands are reportedly trapped (The Guardian, Daily Mail, Independent, Telegraph). Reports detail torture equipment including an 'iron press' (Daily Mail), as rescue operations continue. In unrelated news, Jay-Z faces allegations in a civil lawsuit (The Sun), and Ryanair's app malfunction causes travel disruption (Metro).
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The Spectator
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The Guardian
Israel strikes at โstrategic weapons systemsโ in Syria as Kremlin says Putin authorised Assadโs asylum
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SHOCK CLAIMS | US News
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Breaking | Live
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The Jewish Chronicle
There were rallying cries of โStop the hate before itโs too lateโ
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The Spectator
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The Telegraph
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The fall of the Assad regime in Syria has been hailed by globalist leaders, however, there are growing warnings that the instability in the country may lead to a repeat of the migrant crisis that destabalised Europe.
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The Guardian
Inside the hunt for hidden cells in Sednaya prison, Syriaโs โhuman slaughterhouseโ
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11:29โขAssad's Moscow Millions and Syria's Prison Hunt
โจThe newspapers report on aftermath developments of Assad's fall, with focus on three aspects: rescue operations in Syria's Sednaya prison seeking trapped prisoners (Guardian, Independent, Times), warnings of potential new European migrant crisis (Breitbart), and Assad family's arrival in Moscow where they reportedly own ยฃ30m in properties (Daily Mail). US engagement with Syrian rebels continues through Biden's secret talks (Telegraph), while Israel launches new strikes in Syria (Sky News).
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Jay-Z has dismissed the action as a "blackmail attempt", while Diddy has denied the claims against him.
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The Jewish Chronicle
There were rallying cries of โStop the hate before itโs too lateโ
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The Guardian
South Korea president banned from leaving country as ruling party accused of โsecond coupโ
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The Guardian
Inside the hunt for hidden cells in Sednaya prison, Syriaโs โhuman slaughterhouseโ
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The Jewish Chronicle
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the creation of a federal police taskforce to combat antisemitism
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JAY'S 'NEW PAL' | World News
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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The Telegraph
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Breaking | Live
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The Jewish Chronicle
CST reports 117 per cent increase in university related antisemitic incidents
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SCHOOL BUS HORROR | UK News
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UK | Craig Munro
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14:03โขAssad's Moscow Luxury, Damascus Burns
โจThe newspapers report on two main developments: the aftermath of Assad's fall and his family's escape to Moscow, where they reportedly own $40m in properties (Daily Mail, Guardian), while Russia works to secure its bases in Syria (Independent, Sky News). Israel strikes chemical weapons depots (Telegraph). In UK news, multiple sources cover a tragic incident where a 15-year-old girl was fatally stabbed on a bus in a dispute over a teddy bear (Metro, Mirror, Sun).
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While it smears us as right-wing extremists, it stands accused of harbouring misogynists and anti-Semites.
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SCHOOL BUS HORROR | UK News
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The Jewish Chronicle
In October, the Knesset voted to ban UNRWA, with the Foreign Ministry calling the refugee agency โrottenโ
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UK | Craig Munro
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The Sun
SCHOOL BUS HORROR | UK News
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The Jewish Chronicle
Reports that Israel and Hamas are exchanging a list of names for hostage release
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BEACH HORROR | UK News
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BEACH HORROR | UK News
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The Spectator
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FINAL WHISTLE | Premier League
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Breitbart UK
In the wake of the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, Germany and Austria have suspended all asylum applications from the war-torn country until further notice.
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16:34โขEurope Closes Gates as Assad Falls
โจThe newspapers report on new developments following Assad's fall: Germany and Austria suspend Syrian asylum applications (Breitbart), while hundreds gather at Sednaya prison (Times). Israel strikes chemical weapons depots (Telegraph) and expresses optimism about a potential hostage deal with Hamas (Jewish Chronicle). In UK news, Premier League referee David Coote has been dismissed following allegations of misconduct (Mirror, Sun).
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The Telegraph
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BBC
Police question person in hunt for killer of health insurance boss
A man is reportedly being questioned by authorities in the state of Pennsylvania over the shooting of Brian Thompson.
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The Guardian
Syriaโs former prime minister agrees to hand over power to rebel forces
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BBC
Police question person in hunt for New York shooting of health insurance boss
A man is reportedly being questioned by authorities in the state of Pennsylvania over the shooting of Brian Thompson.
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The Telegraph
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BBC
Police question man in hunt for New York shooting of health insurance boss
A man is reportedly being questioned by authorities in the state of Pennsylvania over the shooting of Brian Thompson.
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ISRAEL was condemned today for its invasion of Syria in the wake of the fall of its president, Bashar al-Assad, asย the United States join
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The Telegraph
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The Times
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BBC
Police question man in hunt for killer of healthcare CEO
A man is reportedly being questioned by authorities in the state of Pennsylvania over the shooting of Brian Thompson.
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BBC
Police to give update in killing of healthcare CEO
A man is reportedly being questioned by authorities in the state of Pennsylvania over the shooting of Brian Thompson.
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18:42โขDamascus Power Transfer, Europe Closes Gates
โจThe newspapers report on two major developments: the formal transfer of power in Syria from Assad's government to rebel forces (Guardian, HuffPost, Sky News), with Britain, Germany and Austria freezing Syrian asylum claims in response (Telegraph, Times, Breitbart). Simultaneously, U.S. authorities are investigating the killing of a healthcare CEO, with a suspect reportedly detained at McDonald's carrying a gun and manifesto (BBC, Daily Mail, Metro).
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BBC
Police giving update in killing of healthcare CEO
A man is reportedly being questioned by authorities in the state of Pennsylvania over the shooting of Brian Thompson.
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BBC
Police arrest man in connection with killing of healthcare CEO
A man is being questioned by authorities in the state of Pennsylvania over the shooting of Brian Thompson.
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The Guardian
At least two explosions in Damascus, witnesses say; Syriaโs former PM agrees to hand power to rebel forces
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US | Noora Mykkanen
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BBC
Police arrest man, 26, in connection with killing of healthcare CEO
He was detained at a McDonalds in Pennsylvania and is a strong person of interest, authorities say.
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BBC
Suspect in healthcare CEO killing arrested after being spotted at McDonald's
An employee recognised the man who was found with a firearm consistent with the murder weapon, authorities say.
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BBC
Downfall of 'monster' Assad is humiliation for Russia and Iran - UK foreign secretary
But David Lammy says Assad's demise after 24 years in power is "no guarantee of peace".
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'SHOW OF SUPPORT' | Premier League
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Channel 4
Foreign Affairs correspondent Pariac OโBrien reached Damascus after travelling by road from the Lebanese border.
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BBC
Israel carries out dozens of air strikes across Syria โ reports
A war monitor says Israeli planes are targeting military sites, which Tel Aviv says is to stop weapons falling into extremistsโ hands.
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Bashar al-Assad has fled Damascus to Russia where Vladimir Putin is reportedly sheltering the former Syrian dictator โ for those Syrians who have defied Assadโs brutal regime for years this is a moment of celebration and hope, but also fear.
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21:38โขIsraeli Jets Strike Post-Assad Syria
โจThe newspapers report on Israel's extensive air strikes across Syria following Assad's fall, targeting military sites and alleged chemical weapon depots (BBC, Independent, Sky News). Assad has reportedly fled to Russia under Putin's protection (Channel 4). Meanwhile, European countries continue suspending Syrian asylum applications (Telegraph, Breitbart), while US authorities investigate a healthcare CEO's murder, with a suspect detained at McDonald's (Daily Mail, Metro).
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The Jewish Chronicle
Reports that Israel and Hamas are exchanging a list of names for hostage release
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Thousands of Syrians are searching for clues about the whereabouts of loved ones jailed, tortured and killed by the regime
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The Guardian
Military strikes in Syria โlimited and temporaryโ, Israel tells UN security council
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WAGATHA CHRISTMAS | Iโm A Celebrity 2024
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The worst scenario for Syrians is that their country will spin into violent chaos, writes the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.
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US | Jessica Kwong
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US | Jessica Kwong
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