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Bashar al-Assad, the former Syrian dictator, enjoys a lavish exile in Moscow, residing in a multi-million pound high-rise tower with his family. Despite the opulence, he leads a quiet life, studying Russian, playing online games, and honing his ophthalmology skills. His wife battles leukemia, and his children are with him. Putin treats him more like a guest than an ally, amidst rumors of a poisoning attempt. This stark contrast to his past as a brutal ruler and the civil war he fled is a far cry from the suffering he left behind.

A beloved stretch of Englands South West Coast Path faces a significant threat from a luxury hotels plan to reroute it, potentially blocking sea views and access points for walkers. The hotels proposal has sparked outrage, with locals forming a campaign to protect the publics access to the path. Meanwhile, the author of the bestselling book The Salt Path is dealing with fresh controversy over allegations of financial misconduct.

Tragic car crash in Surrey leaves two teens dead, one fighting for life; Tesla driver arrested, road closed for investigation; police seek witnesses, dashcam footage, or CCTV.

Uncovering Buckinghamshires Dark Past: Archaeologists Discover Medieval Execution Cemetery Archaeologists have unearthed over seventy bodies in a suspected medieval execution cemetery for criminals in Buckinghamshire. The discovery was made during groundwork for a new development, revealing at least seventy-three individuals buried in thirty-four graves. Most of the burials are aligned east-west, with twenty-six skeletons found with bound hands. The remains are predominantly adult males, along with some juveniles and adolescents, but no females have been found yet. The site is believed to have been used for societys outcasts on parish edges. Further digs revealed signs of childhood hardship, old fractures, tuberculosis, and a few buckles, suggesting valuables were stripped before burial. Carbon dating places one skeleton in the late thirteenth century. Post-excavation studies will be conducted to preserve the story and shed light on Saxon and medieval life in the area.

In Greater Manchester, a man sought peace, not punishment, after his partner attacked him. Police intervened with a Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO), the first against a woman in the area. This new tool, part of a national pilot, can last a lifetime and covers controlling behavior. The push for tougher rules came after Caroline Gores tragic death. DAPOs have led to a significant drop in domestic abuse reports and hundreds of arrests. However, challenges remain, and police seek interim orders to speed up the process. The pilot will expand to Oldham and Salford next year, marking a significant shift in tackling abuse.

Connor Holland, a former gang member turned fitness trainer, embarks on a grueling 300km run from London to Salford, battling a suspected stress fracture, exhaustion, and tears, only to be met with unwavering support from loved ones, culminating in a triumphant reunion that proves second chances are indeed possible.

In a seemingly perfect Hertfordshire home, Lisa and Elliot Freedman discovered a nightmare of fraud and identity theft. Despite their efforts to prove the house isnt a hub for criminal activity, debt collectors, bailiffs, and even the police have been unhelpful. With new frauds surfacing weekly, the couple is trapped in a frustrating game of whack-a-mole, hoping for a breakthrough to end their ordeal.

Wigan residents accept council home rent hike, demand faster repairs

In a thrilling turn of events at a Canton, Ohio Walmart, a shoplifting incident escalated into a gunpoint confrontation between a suspect and a police officer. Twenty-one-year-old Shane Newman and twenty-three-year-old Katarina Jeffrey were apprehended for theft, but Newmans actions took a dangerous turn when he pulled a gun on the officer. Despite the malfunctioning weapon, the situation quickly spiraled into chaos, with both suspects now facing serious charges. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks law enforcement officers face in everyday situations.