Who is Syria’s new leader?

More than a decade had passed since Ahmed al-Sharaa squeezed into the narrow lift that went up to his parents’ 10th-floor apartment. The Soviet-style block hadn’t changed much since he last saw it. It still overlooked a series of identical concrete buildings and the weed-ridden patches that separated them. The hallways were the same shade…

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UK floats plan for joint European fund to ‘stockpile’ weapons

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The UK has circulated plans for European countries to establish a “supranational institution” that jointly purchases military equipment, stockpiles weapons and helps to finance large-scale rearmament across the continent. The informal paper, written by UK…

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Champions League: Rice leads Arsenal’s rout of Madrid, Inter tops Bayern in Munich

Doug McIntyre Soccer Journalist <!–> The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals got off to a bang on Tuesday with a pair of first-leg matches that didn’t disappoint.  At a raucous Emirates Stadium in London, Arsenal stunned reigning trophy-holders and record 15-time European titlists Real Madrid 3-0. Gunners midfielder Declan Rice scored a pair of spectacular…

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Memphis Grizzlies part ways with coach Taylor Jenkins after 5-plus seasons

<!–> The Memphis Grizzlies announced Friday that they’ve “parted ways” with head coach Taylor Jenkins after five-plus seasons. “I’m genuinely appreciative of Taylor’s contributions to this team and this city over the past six seasons. This was a difficult decision, given the consistent and tangible development of our players and overall success under Taylor’s leadership….

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