A colossal statue of Hafez al-Assad was once a powerful symbol of Syria’s ruling regime, looming over the Damascus-Aleppo highway. Now, like that regime, it is toppled, and Syrians have been visiting to pose for photos that visualize a new reality.Footage provided to Storyful by Obada Jbara shows a typical scene, as a man and a young girl pose while standing on the head of … Continue reading Syrians Pose for Photos at Symbolic Attraction: a Colossal Toppled Statue of Hafez al-Assad

A look at the damage wrought by the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, Altadena and neighborhoods across LA. Continue reading How many homes have burned in the Los Angeles wildfires so far?

The stabbing on Saturday night left a nurse with life-changing injuries. Continue reading What we know about Oldham hospital stabbing as man appears in court charged with attempted murder

2024 marks the end of a 20-year struggle to remove four hydroelectric dams from the Klamath River that runs along the California-Oregon state line. Continue reading The Klamath River recovery begins | The Excerpt

The Traitors star Dan Bird said contestants were encouraged to be more self-interested in the game this year. Continue reading ‘The Traitors bosses encouraged us to be more selfish’

Lebanon’s prime minister-designate vowed Tuesday to work on building a modern state in the crisis-hit country, saying his priorities will be to rebuild the destruction caused by a yearlong war with Israel and work on pulling the small nation out of its historic economic meltdown. Nawaf Salam spoke after meeting with Lebanon’s new President Joseph Aoun, who himself took office last week. With the nomination … Continue reading After economic meltdown and war with Israel, Lebanon’s new prime minister vows to rebuild

The Princess of Wales has visited London’s Royal Marsden Hospital to thank staff who looked after her during her cancer treatment. Kate also spent time meeting patients – with the visit the first confirmation of where she was treated. Kate spent about an hour meeting people, including chatting to a patient who was starting her first day of treatment. Continue reading Kate visits Royal Marsden Hospital to thank staff who looked after her during cancer treatment

The Princess of Wales made a surprise visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital, where she received her cancer treatment last year. Continue reading Kate hugs woman on cancer hospital visit saying there’s ‘light at the end of the tunnel’

The Garden crowd was so fired up at different points of Sunday’s game that CJ McCollum had to ask Celtics forward Jayson Tatum a simple question. Continue reading Pelicans star was impressed with Garden atmosphere in game vs. Celtics

Is there a realistic trade out there that works for Miami? Continue reading Jimmy Butler Trade Rumors: Latest news, Butler nears return, Phoenix top destination, Warriors out