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World News Today Live: How did President Assad spend his last hours in Syria before his escape? Reports say his family and entourage were kept in a dark area and food was left on the stove.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad defected to Moscow on December 8, 2024, ending his dictatorial regime. Isolated from allies and facing rebel attacks, he abandoned his family and supporters, leaving Syria in chaos as his pleas for military support went unheeded. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: Iranian singer Paratou Ahmadi performs without hijab at YouTube concert, arrested
Paratou Ahmadi’s lawyer said he did not know who arrested her or where she was being held. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: Top Photos of 2024: From Amazon River Drought to Donald Trump Assassination Attempt | View Photos
The Amazon River has been experiencing severe drought since last year, particularly in Brazil, disrupting local economies and forcing rural indigenous communities to rely on government aid and take long walks for essential supplies. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: India-born Harshita Burela sent chilling warning about husband Pankaj Lamba before murder, mother reveals
Indian woman Harshita Brela, 24, was found dead in her car in east London on November 14th. Before she died, she complained to her mother that she was worried about her life. Authorities suspect that her husband, Pankaj Lamba, who may have fled to India, is involved in her murder. Read the full text here
World News Today Live: 5 dead in shooting near migrant camp in Dunkirk, France
A shooting at a migrant camp near Dunkirk reportedly involved two migrants and two security personnel, leaving five people dead. Read the full text here