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Rebels in Syria have seized the capital Damascus and ousted President Bashar al-Assad has fled to Russia. We hear from the ground as the lightning advance spearheaded by Hayat al-Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) marks one of the biggest turning points for the Middle East in generations - and the White House considers next steps after the success of a rebel group proscribed as terrorists by the U.S. Plus, the latest from South Korea and Taiwan. Find our recommended read on record temperatures for the planet in 2024 here . Our weekend episode was on NATO and Europe's new 'Cold War'. Listen here . Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here . Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices