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The TelegraphFall of the House of Assad, with a billion-pound fortune and blood on its hands
He didn’t look like a dictator. Awkward and gangly, his mannerisms unassuming, at least until he opened his mouth, Bashar al-Assad exuded none of the machismo of other Arab strongmen like Muammar Gaddafi or Saddam Hussein.
- CNN
Syrian rebel leader’s victory speech holds a message for Iran – and for Trump and Israel too
Abu Mohammad al-Jolani’s road to Damascus has been long. He has talked openly about his change along the way. From young al Qaeda fighter two decades ago, to rebel commander espousing sectarian tolerance.
- The Telegraph
Why Syria’s army collapsed so suddenly
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad flew out of Damascus for an unknown destination on Sunday, as rebels said they had infiltrated the capital with no sign of army deployments.
- Hello!
Princess Beatrice's stepson, 8, to undergo cosmetic 'transformation' – details
Princess Beatrice's husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi's son has attended a private clinic in London with his mum – see his predicted transformation
- Associated Press
Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible
Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office. “Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness," Trump wrote on social media, referring to Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In a television interview that aired Sunday, Trump also said he would be open to reducing military aid to Ukraine and pulling the United States out of NATO.
- SETHLUI.COM
This hidden Penang curry mee spot in Singapore operates just 4 hours a day
The post This hidden Penang curry mee spot in Singapore operates just 4 hours a day appeared first on SETHLUI.com.
- Hello!
Princess Charlotte is Princess Diana's double in 'iconic' new photo
The Prince and Princess of Wales' only daughter, Princess Charlotte, has been compared to her late grandmother Princess Diana in an 'iconic' moment caught on camera at the Together at Christmas carol concert
- Bloomberg
Singapore says no China request made to arrest alleged money launderer
Singapore police said they didn’t arrest a Chinese national accused of money laundering because they were not asked to do so by authorities in China, even though an Interpol Red Notice had been issued for him.
- People
Jennifer Lopez Decks the Halls in Eye-Popping Cutout Gown with Daringly Low Back: ‘Believe in Yourself'
A video of Lopez strutting in the dress — which the star posted on Instagram on Dec. 8 — amassed more than 150,000 likes in just 30 minutes
- KameraOne
Goat kid born with unusual features in India attracts crowd
A goat kid born with unusual facial features in a northern Indian village in Uttar Pradesh drew curious crowds on November 29.
- AFP News
French first lady helps keep Trump, Bidens apart at Notre Dame
French officials solved an awkward seating dilemma at the Notre Dame cathedral re-opening on Saturday by placing First Lady Brigitte Macron between US President-elect Donald Trump and Joe Biden's wife and daughter in the front row at the ceremony.Jill Biden, representing the outgoing president, as well as the couple's daughter Ashley, were also seated on the front row but with Brigitte separating them from Trump.
- Hello!
Catherine Zeta-Jones, 55, looks amazing in twinning look with husband Michael Douglas, 80
The Hollywood power couple walked the red carpet at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia
- Cosmo
Addison Rae's tiiiiiny white bodysuit features soooo much sheer lace
Addison Rae arrived at the Jingle Ball and looked truly iconic in a minuscule white leotard with lashings of see-through lace, check out the full pics!
- Evening Standard
Chelsea got away with 'most obvious red card you'll see' against Spurs as Premier League issue statement
Moises Caicedo’s studs-up tackle on Pape Sarr with cleared by the referee and VAR
- The Daily Beast
Mitch McConnell Gets Standing Ovation After Taking a Subtle Swipe at Trump
Senator Mitch McConnell took a subtle jab at President-elect Donald Trump during a speech on Saturday night. Speaking at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the Kentucky senator claimed that current “influential voices” were forgetting the threat of China and Russia and neglecting the history of the Cold War. “Within the party Ronald Reagan once led so capably, it is increasingly fashionable to suggest that the sort of global leadership he modeled
- The Telegraph
Inside story of Dan Ashworth’s rapid demise at Manchester United
When an ashen-faced Dan Ashworth walked across the front of the press room at Old Trafford on Saturday evening, shortly before Ruben Amorim came in to face the media after Manchester United’s 3-2 defeat by Nottingham Forest, most would have attributed his glumness to an error-strewn loss.
- People
Couple Finds 'Perfect' Christmas Tree in Forest — but They're in for a Shock When They Get Home (Exclusive)
Hayden Hardesty posted a video of the tree on TikTok, which has amassed more than 23.8 million views
- Fortune
‘The mother of all bubbles’ in the US is sucking money away from the rest of the world, market expert says
"Awe of 'American exceptionalism' in markets has now gone too far," said Ruchir Sharma, chair of Rockefeller International.
- Evening Standard
Liverpool confirm key selection blow for Fulham clash after Everton postponement
Reds will also be without an influential starter for their next Champions League contest against Girona in midweek
- Hello!
Duchess Sophie's dripping diamond necklace she never wears in public
See the moment the Duchess of Edinburgh wore a next-level dripping diamond necklace she never wears in public to a state banquet at Buckingham Palace