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Syria's new leader says all weapons to come under 'state control'

by Maher Al Mounes with Lisa Golden Two weeks after seizing power in a sweeping offensive, Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on Sunday said weapons in the country, including those held by Kurdish-led forces, would come under state control. Sharaa spoke alongside Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, after earlier meeting with Lebanese Druze leaders and vowing to end "negative interference" …

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1 day, 23 hours ago

Bird flu outbreak hits Britain's turkey farms as tens of thousands are culled and rest ordered to be kept indoors days before Christmas

Daily Mail

Turkey farms have been hit by an outbreak of bird flu as tens of thousands of birds have been culled and ordered to be kept indoors just before Christmas. This is the first outbreak of bird flu in captive animals since February and no humans have yet been infected with the risk of spread to people remaining very low. Avian …

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The unusual ingredient chefs say will keep your turkey moist this Christmas - and other top tips the professionals swear by

Daily Mail

The UK's top chefs reveal what flavours to incorporate on Christmas Day dinner Even the most experienced cooks can find themselves flustered on Christmas Day. SOAK YOUR TURKEY IN BRINE Elliot Day and Rob Mitchell, co-founder at FieldGoods, a meal delivery company, and executive chef Drake & Morgan, London Elliot, who founded next day meal delivery service, FieldGoods, says he …

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2 days, 4 hours ago

Cyprus can help rid Syria of chemical weapons and search for its missing, Cypriot top diplomat says

Associated Press

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus stands ready to help eliminate Syria’s remaining chemical weapons stockpiles and to support a search for people whose fate remains unknown after more than a decade of war, the top Cypriot diplomat said Saturday. Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said Cyprus’ offer is grounded on its own past experience both with helping rid Syria of chemical weapons …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

NHS boss: Don't give a Brazilian butt lift as a Christmas gift... hospitals are under enough pressure as it is!

Daily Mail

It may not be unusual for men to buy their wife or girlfriend a dubious last-minute Christmas gift. Professor Sir Stephen Powis, national medical director at NHS England, said hospitals are under immense pressure and dealing with complications from surgery is the 'last thing they need'. Professor Sir Stephen Powis, national medical director at NHS England, said hospitals are under …

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3 days, 3 hours ago

25 ways to transform your Christmas dinner with genius tips from top chefs, from why you should add cocoa to gravy to the simple ways to revamp carrots, ham and spuds

Daily Mail

Are you fed up of dry turkey, soggy sprouts and lumpy gravy? JAZZ UP SPROUTS WITH MARMITE BUTTER Liam Walsh, executive chef at Smiths of Smithfield, says you should never boil your sprouts; fry them up for maximum flavour – before adding a secret ingredient. ROAST THE TURKEY ON THE BBQ If the weather's dry on Christmas Day, consider ditching …

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3 days, 4 hours ago

Middle East latest: Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 7 people, including 4 kids

Associated Press

An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in central Gaza killed at least seven Palestinians, including four children, and wounded 16 other people Friday afternoon, health officials said. Israeli strike on a Gaza apartment building kills at least 7 people, including 4 kids DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in central Gaza killed at …

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3 days, 10 hours ago

The warm Turkish welcome for refugees is ending and Syrians are worried

Associated Press

GAZIANTEP, Turkey — Turkey gained renown as a haven for refugees by welcoming more than 3 million Syrians fleeing violence between forces from Bashar Assad ’s government and a patchwork of rebel groups. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print ‘My children were born here’ Cabuli spent several years in a refugee camp before …

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3 days, 10 hours ago

Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall

Associated Press

The rapid downfall of Syrian leader Bashar Assad has touched off a new round of delicate geopolitical maneuvering between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print The Assad regime’s demise opens another chapter in the complex relationship between Putin and Erdogan, with wide-ranging implications not just …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

I'm charging my family and friends £75 for Christmas dinner - there will be no turkey and my wife thinks I'm mad, but I'm not worried about being labelled a Scrooge

Daily Mail

For many, the festive period is usually a time of giving. But with a cost-of-living crisis, one Scrooge-like businessman has decided that he will charge family and friends £75 to attend his Christmas dinner. Richard Carter, owner of card reader company Lopay, says he is tired of always footing the bill and being the one left buying others rounds during …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Isaac ‘Bom’ B., cocaine kingpin, extradited to the Netherlands from Turkey

NL Times

Isaac ‘Bom’ B., a prominent figure in the international cocaine trade, was extradited to the Netherlands from Turkey on Thursday, 18 months after his arrest. B., 30, was apprehended in Turkey in June 2023 during a manhunt targeting his former associate, Jos “Bolle Jos” Leijdekkers, one of the Netherlands' most wanted criminals. The extradition of Isaac B. follows that of …

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4 days, 1 hour ago

In Florida, a race is on to save the Everglades and protect a key source of drinking water

Associated Press

EVERGLADES, Fla. — In a region of Florida known as the River of Grass, John Kominoski plops into hip-deep waters. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Naturalist tour guide Juan Macias is reflected in the tram's mirror as a tourist photographs an alligator in the Shark Valley area of Florida's Everglades National Park, …

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4 days, 4 hours ago

How your Christmas turkey leaves the kitchen smeared with food poisoning bugs: Grim photos reveal exactly where bacteria spreads - and will make you think twice about scoffing mince pies

Daily Mail

Not to put a dampener on it, but the festive season is a peak time to get food poisoning. As Dr Kevin Hargin, former head of foodborne disease control at the Food Standards Agency, said: ‘People buy a lot more food than usual, they’re catering for bigger numbers, their fridges are over-stuffed and not working efficiently, and food gets left …

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4 days, 10 hours ago

After a decade in Turkey, a Syrian refugee rushes to return home, but reality hits

Associated Press

ALEPPO, Syria — The moment he arrived home to Syria from Turkey, Ahmed al-Kassem held his sister in a tight embrace, tears streaming down their faces. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Syrian refugee Ahmed al-Kassem and his family are welcomed by relatives as they return to their home in Aleppo, Syria, Friday, …

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4 days, 12 hours ago

UN calls for free and fair elections in Syria

Deccan Chronicle

The UN envoy to Syria called on Wednesday for "free and fair" elections after the ouster of president Bashar al-Assad, as he voiced hope for a political solution for Kurdish-held areas.Assad fled Syria following a lightning offensive spearheaded by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, more than 13 years after his crackdown on democracy protests precipitated one of the deadliest wars …

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4 days, 20 hours ago

Food poisoning warning over 14 festive dangers this Christmas

The Independent

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Not checking use-by dates “People can lose sight of things like use-by dates,” warns …

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5 days, 9 hours ago

Step aside, turkey: This venison Christmas dinner is the ultimate festive feast

The Independent

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The venison pairs perfectly with a buttery cauliflower steak, complemented by a poached pear …

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6 days, 2 hours ago

Amid Turkey's offensive, Iraqis & Syrian Kurds fear Islamic State's attempts to free thousands of prisoners

Firstpost

As Kurdish forces are stretched thin in the wake of a Turkey-led offensive, Iraqi and Kurdish officials are concerned that the Islamic State may attempt to free thousands of terrorists held in Kurdish jails in Syria The Islamic State is likely to take advantage of the spiralling conflict in Syria and free thousands of its terrorists held in numerous prisoners, …

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6 days, 3 hours ago

The Christmas cookbooks that will arrive in time for your festive feast

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. ‘Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookbook’ by Jamie Oliver, published by Michael Joseph: £23.83, Amazon.co.uk …

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6 days, 4 hours ago

How Turkey is taking a strategic turn from Turkism to Islamism

Firstpost

Turkey’s decision to replace “Central Asia” with “Turkestan” reflects a broader strategy to redefine its regional and global role. By fostering a shared Turkic identity and promoting Islamist governance, Turkey seeks to strengthen its influence in Central Asia and beyond Under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan political Islam and pan-Islamism have become integral to both domestic and foreign policies of Turkey. …

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6 days, 5 hours ago

What lessons Israeli capture of Syria’s Golan buffer zone has for India

Firstpost

he price of peace often lies in preparedness and resolve to take the path of tough decisions. Time may not always be on our side Israel’s preemptive operations in Syria underscore its unwavering commitment to safeguarding its citizens and securing its borders. The Israeli prime minister said Israeli control of the high ground “ensures our security and sovereignty”, adding, “The …

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6 days, 8 hours ago

US fears military buildup by Turkey signals preparations for incursion into Syria

Live Mint

WASHINGTON : —Senior U.S. officials say Turkey and its militia allies are building up forces along the border with Syria, raising alarm that Ankara is preparing for a large-scale incursion into territory held by American-backed Syrian Kurds. The forces include militia fighters and Turkish uniformed commandos and artillery in large numbers that are concentrated near Kobani, a Kurdish-majority city in …

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Turkey to step up offensive against Kurds, expected to launch full-scale invasion of Syria: Report

Firstpost

Utilising the chaos in Syria in the wake of Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, Turkey has mobilised its military along with militias it sponsors along the border with Kurdish-held Syrian territories in what appears to be a preparation for an imminent invasion, according to a report Amid chaos in the wake of Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, Turkey appears set to invade Syria and …

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Post-Assad Syria: How key global powers are embracing the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham

Firstpost

The fall of Bashar al-Assad has reshaped Syria’s future and its ties with key nations. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading Syria’s transitional government, has attracted both cautious optimism and scepticism. UN Syria envoy Geir Pedersen meets with head of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani in Damascus, Syria in …

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Syria's new leader says all weapons to come under 'state control'

Bird flu outbreak hits Britain's turkey farms as tens of thousands are culled and rest ordered to be kept indoors days before Christmas

The unusual ingredient chefs say will keep your turkey moist this Christmas - and other top tips the professionals swear by

Cyprus can help rid Syria of chemical weapons and search for its missing, Cypriot top diplomat says

NHS boss: Don't give a Brazilian butt lift as a Christmas gift... hospitals are under enough pressure as it is!

25 ways to transform your Christmas dinner with genius tips from top chefs, from why you should add cocoa to gravy to the simple ways to revamp carrots, ham and spuds

Middle East latest: Israeli strike in Gaza kills at least 7 people, including 4 kids

The warm Turkish welcome for refugees is ending and Syrians are worried

Turkey and Russia engage in delicate maneuvers over Syria after Assad’s downfall

I'm charging my family and friends £75 for Christmas dinner - there will be no turkey and my wife thinks I'm mad, but I'm not worried about being labelled a Scrooge

Isaac ‘Bom’ B., cocaine kingpin, extradited to the Netherlands from Turkey

In Florida, a race is on to save the Everglades and protect a key source of drinking water

How your Christmas turkey leaves the kitchen smeared with food poisoning bugs: Grim photos reveal exactly where bacteria spreads - and will make you think twice about scoffing mince pies

After a decade in Turkey, a Syrian refugee rushes to return home, but reality hits

UN calls for free and fair elections in Syria

Food poisoning warning over 14 festive dangers this Christmas

Step aside, turkey: This venison Christmas dinner is the ultimate festive feast

Amid Turkey's offensive, Iraqis & Syrian Kurds fear Islamic State's attempts to free thousands of prisoners

The Christmas cookbooks that will arrive in time for your festive feast

How Turkey is taking a strategic turn from Turkism to Islamism

What lessons Israeli capture of Syria’s Golan buffer zone has for India

US fears military buildup by Turkey signals preparations for incursion into Syria

Turkey to step up offensive against Kurds, expected to launch full-scale invasion of Syria: Report

Post-Assad Syria: How key global powers are embracing the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham