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Syria, a nation rich in natural resources, has long been a focal point of geopolitical contention. But what sparked the recent events after a few years of relative peace. Well, we take a look at what is happening in Syria? How the civil war started, in 2011, quickly evolved into a proxy battleground between the United States and Russia and Iran. Syrian opposition fighters have seized control of Aleppo and advanced further south towards Hama. In response, the Syrian Army, with support from Russia and reportedly, Iraqi militias, has intensified bombing campaigns on opposition-held areas. What is happening in Syria?…

Several political stories dominate the bloc’s news today. The ongoing crisis facing the French government leads most websites. France is grappling with a mounting fiscal crisis, with government debt levels and budgetary constraints pushing the country into uncharted territory. PM Michel Barnier’s choice to force through the budget was always going to be an issue, and amid the turmoil far-right leader Marine Le Pen has emerged as a key figure capable of stabilising the political landscape.

France’s financial struggles carry significant implications for the EU. France’s inability to adhere to fiscal targets undermines broader EU economic stability.

The results of Ireland’s snap general election are expected to be tight as counting continues and no clear winner has emerged. 

Georgia is in its fourth night of protesting as the country finds itself at a crossroads. The government’s push for a “Brexit-like” mandate clashes with growing demands from a minority faction advocating for closer ties with the European Union.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to accept U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed Ukraine peace deal unless it includes significant concessions to Moscow, according to Kremlin confidant and sanctioned Russian tycoon Konstantin Malofeyev. Russia Will Likely Reject Trump’s Ukraine Deal, Putin Ally Says In interviews with the Financial Times and Bloomberg, Malofeyev highlighted a “50-50” chance of reaching an agreement, emphasizing that one of Moscow’s key demands is a legally binding neutral status for Kyiv. Additionally, Russia expects Trump to reverse U.S. approval for Ukraine’s use of missiles within Russian territory, remove Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky from power, and address…

The BBC is under pressure to pull MasterChef off the air following the accusations against presenter Gregg Wallace. The BBC has so far rejected the calls. 

The Barcelona Provincial Council has selected Banco Sabadell to manage its Local Credit Program for the next two years (2025-2026), with the possibility of extending the contract for two more years. As elEconomista.es reported, BBVA and Sabadell were competing for this line of credit for the 311 municipalities in the region, excluding the city of Barcelona. The last edition was awarded to BBVA, which provided this service between 2022 and 2024. Three other entities participated in the public call: CaixaBank, Banco Santander and Caixa d’Enginyers. The corporation’s program is aimed at town councils and decentralized municipal entities in the province…

What is happening around the world, it’s all going a bit Pete Tong! It has been a huge week in the middle east, with a fracterous ceasefire the Israelis keep breaking, and an intensification of genocide in Gaza and what is happening in Syria? How did this flare up again?

And then we have Biden ‘I am the law’ approach to the justice system. And how did Pakistan and Georgia become allies in repression, perhaps it is in moustache?!

In an unusual convergence, Pakistan and Georgia: have become unlikely allies in repression. Both governments have forcibly suppressed protests and detained opposition leaders.

France’s biggest problem at present is it is broke, it needs a bailout, but in the typical French way they don’t want to ask for a handout, well until it’s too late!

Greg Wallace is facing further backlash after his apology for recent comments that those who accused him of inappropriate behaviour were just ‘middle-class women of a certain age.’ The BBC is also under pressure to pull his hit show MasterChef amid the allegations.

The prime minister delivered a foreign policy speech on Monday saying the UK does not need to choose between the US and the EU and that keeping close relations with both was vital. The comments come ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House – which could be a tough time for the bloc as well as Canada and Mexico, as Trump threatens tariffs.

Stalking victims will get “peace of mind” by being told the identity of their abusers under new government proposals, the minister for safeguarding has said. Jess Phillips said the proposed “right to know” statutory guidance aims to tell victims the identity of their abuser at the earliest opportunity.

Tuesday will be dry, bright and cold across England and Wales. A dry and cold start further north too, but rain will arrive into Northern Ireland and northern Scotland around lunchtime, turning to snow across the hills in Scotland. Tonight: Rain will move into northern England for a time this evening, before fading away. Largely dry elsewhere with just a few showers in the north and west. Cold and frosty.

FANS UNITE ‘Bitter and resentful’ ticket hikes slammed as Man United, Man City and Liverpool unite -The Manchester Evening Standard FANS UNITE Liverpool group makes first move amid ‘hatred and bitterness’ as ticket price hikes slammed -Echo

LIGHTS OUT  Football’s 3pm TV blackout facing axe after more than 60 YEARS as EFL and Premier League chiefs believe it’s outdated -The Sun British football’s Saturday 3pm TV blackout set to be SCRAPPED – having been introduced in 1960 – during talks for next broadcast deals as the number of games shown live continues to increas -Daily Mail