Mass grave found near Syria’s capital could contain 100,000 bodies
Burial sites are emerging across Syria after the ousting of al-Assad, accused of widespread extrajudicial killings.
Stokes not blaming injury on workload as New Zealand thump England
New Zealand claim consolation 423-run victory in third and final Test as injured England captain Ben Stokes watched on.
Bomb blast kills Russian chief of nuclear protection forces in Moscow
The chief of Russian nuclear protection forces, Igor Kirillov has been killed in a bomb blast in Moscow.
Bumrah, India avoid follow-on as third Australia Test heads for draw
A spirited final wicket stand by India in Brisbane all but guarantees a drawn result to the third Test at the Gabba.
Israel attacks Gaza City amid attempts to reach ceasefire deal
Ten killed in Israeli attack on a house in Gaza City as the US says negotiations on a ceasefire in Gaza are continuing.
First Friday prayers in Damascus after Assad
Syrians gathered freely for Friday prayers for the first time since Assad’s fall.
Two charged over US tech used in deadly drone attack on soldiers in Jordan
An Iranian American and a Swiss Iranian have been arrested for allegedly exporting sensitive US technology to Iran.
“Wheels of justice now turning” for Syrian torture victims
Roger Lu Phillips talks about what the new Syrian government will have to do to bring justice to Assad regime’s victims.
Chief of Russian nuclear protection forces killed in Moscow bomb blast
Chief of Russia’s Troops of Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defence killed outside an apartment building.
“Euphoria” in Syria could quickly turn to “frustration”
Mohamad Elmasry talks about the challenges Syrians face that could easily disrupt the current mood.