In Damascus, families are desperately searching for missing relatives amid reports of severe abuses, highlighting a grim situation under Assad’s regime.

Families are urgently searching for missing relatives in Syria’s notorious detention facilities after the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, an event seen as a setback for Iran and Russia but not yet ensuring stability, while Western-aligned nations like Britain emphasise the need for peace amid regional tensions and military actions by the US, Israel, and Turkey.

Storm Darragh has caused significant disruption across the UK, with two fatalities reported, flights and trains cancelled, widespread power outages affecting hundreds of thousands, and the Merseyside derby postponed due to safety concerns.

Sir Keir Starmer is facing criticism for not addressing the issue of violence against women in his recent speech, despite previously promising to support measures against it and backing a campaign focused on building a refuge for those affected.