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French President Emmanuel Macron aims to name a new prime minister for France “within 48 hours,” sources close to him Tuesday, December 10, told Agence France-Presse.

Germany has committed to tightening its laws to make facilitating people-smuggling to the UK a criminal offence, as part of a new agreement with Britain to curb illegal Channel crossings.

Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of Syria’s main Islamist rebel group, has announced plans to publicly name senior officials from Bashar al-Assad’s regime who were involved in the torture of political prisoners. He also stated that rewards will be offered for information about army and security officers accused of committing war crimes.

Israeli warplanes have carried out extensive air strikes across Syria, including in the capital, Damascus, according to Syrian state media and monitoring groups. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported that more than 100 strikes targeted military facilities over the past two days.

The White Helmets, Syria’s renowned rescue group, announced the conclusion of their search for hidden cells or detainees at the notorious Saydnaya military prison. The operation, which involved K9 units and experts familiar with the facility, did not uncover any concealed areas or detainees.  

TikTok has filed an emergency request for an injunction to prevent its ban in the US, which is set to take effect next month. The ban stems from a US law requiring the app to be sold or face prohibition due to alleged ties to the Chinese government—a claim both TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, deny.

Hundreds of Syrian refugees gathered at two border crossings in southern Turkey on Monday, as they attempt to make their return home following the fall…

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old man, has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City last week.

Tuesday’s front pages continue coverage of the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad including the UK suspending Syrian asylum claims.

In domestic news, the stabbing death of a young London girl features on several tabloid front pages, as well as the sacking of a Premier League referee. 

The back pages continue Premier League coverage.

Donald Trump saw another cabinet pick face strong opposition on Monday after dozens of Nobel prize laureates “strongly” urged the US Senate on Monday to deny…

How was Syria’s economy ravaged by the civil war? Syria’s economy was worth $67.5 billion (€63.9 billion) in 2011 — the same year that large-scale protests broke…

South Korean prosecutors are seeking to arrest the former defence minister alleged to have colluded with President Yoon Suk Yeol in imposing martial law last week.

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky expressed “deep gratitude” on Tuesday for the “strong resolve” shown by US President-elect Donald Trump to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, after…

Germany and the United Kingdom have taken measures aimed at closer cooperation when it comes to dealing with human trafficking — specifically making it easier to prosecute syndicates involved in small-boat crossings to Britain.

Australia’s central bank held interest rates steady at its last meeting of the year but softened its hawkish tone by noting the board is gaining…

French President Emmanuel Macron invited party leaders to engage in cross-party talks on Monday, as he attempts to form a new government following a historic…

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said on Tuesday it had detected 47 Chinese military aircraft around the island. The French AFP news agency cited a senior Taiwanese security source…

Southern England and Wales will stay fairly cloudy and breezy tomorrow with some more blustery showers developing. Elsewhere frost and any fog clearing to leave…

Almost all of Monday’s front pages lead with the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and what the future now looks like for a liberated Syria. Some of the front pages note Assad has fled to Moscow whilst others question whether worse is to come as the rebels take charge.

Only a handful of tabloids lead on other news including the car crash involving a Premier League player, a story of a young girl who died of cancer and the storm that battered Britain over the weekend.

The back pages are dominated by the weekend’s Premier League action, most notably Chelsea overturning a 2-0 deficit to beat Spurs 3-2.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will call for stronger economic ties between the UK and the European Union (EU) during her landmark address to the Eurogroup finance ministers on Monday.

“We’re going to have to get it changed,” Trump said, suggesting the need for legislative or constitutional amendments. Birthright citizenship currently guarantees that anyone born in the U.S. is granted citizenship, regardless of their parents’ status.

South Korea’s chief prosecutor from the Corruption Investigation Bureau has imposed a travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol as part of an investigation following his shocking martial law declaration last week. Similar bans have been placed on several senior officials in Yoon’s administration.

For the 11th consecutive day, tens of thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets of Tbilisi, determined to keep their European Union membership aspirations alive. The protests target the ruling Georgian Dream party’s controversial decision to suspend EU accession talks for four years.

The ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad has reportedly fled to Moscow, where his long-term ally, Russia, has granted him asylum. It comes after a rapid rebel offensive seized Damascus, ending five decades of Assad family rule.

Doe alleges that she was offered a drink, which left her feeling “woozy, lightheaded, and needing to lie down.” Shortly thereafter, according to the suit, P Diddy and Jay-Z entered the room. P. Diddy allegedly told her, “You are ready to party.”