After al-Assad falls, what’s ahead for Syria?
In an 11-day offensive, Syrian opposition fighters have ended more than 50 years of Assad family rule. President Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow. As the Syrian people celebrate the fall of the regi...
9 Des 202424min
Brief: Syrian opposition says Assad has fled as they enter Damascus
As Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: Syrian opposition fighters have declared victory over the government of Bashar Assad. Is...
8 Des 20247min
Another Take: In ‘inaccessible cities,’ the experience of those with disabilities
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on July 22, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. One in six people around ...
7 Des 202421min
As France’s Notre Dame reopens, whose heritage is worth $1bn?
Notre Dame of Paris is reopening with great fanfare after a $1bn rebuilding effort following a devastating fire nearly six years ago. But why do some architectural treasures receive attention and reso...
6 Des 202418min
Why South Korea's president suddenly declared martial law
A wild six hours ensued in South Korea after President Yoon Suk-yeol suddenly declared martial law. Parliament swiftly countered, ending the brief crisis, but Yoon’s political future now hangs in the ...
5 Des 202423min
Why is Joe Biden in Angola?
Angola rolls out the red carpet for US President Joe Biden’s last-ditch trip to Africa. With just over a month left in office, what does Biden’s trip reveal about the US scramble to reassert itself in...
4 Des 202419min
What is happening in Syria?
Over the past week, Syrian opposition fighters have seized control of Aleppo and advanced further south towards Hama. This unexpected move has reignited what was largely a frozen conflict. In response...
3 Des 202420min
Surviving Gaza’s wounds: A young amputee’s fight for healing
At just 13, Leyan, an amputee from Gaza, travels to the United States for medical treatment. Her journey reflects the immense challenges faced by thousands of children who have lost limbs in the war, ...
2 Des 202422min
