JAMES PATERSON

Dec 8, 2024 | lowyinstitute.org | JAMES PATERSON

The fall of Bashar al-Assad was years in the making and seemingly over in moments. Breaking what had been a dormant chapter in the Syrian civil war, on 27 November the rebel fighters Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched an offensive that in a matter of days swept into Syria’s second largest city, Aleppo. Within a week, a series of unexpected rebel advances ultimately resulted in the fall of Damascus and saw Assad flee to Moscow.

Dec 1, 2024 | westlondonsport.com | JAMES PATERSON

Marco Silva insisted the door has not been closed on Andreas Periera after the Fulham midfielder was left out of the squad for the draw at Tottenham. Periera was reported to have said in a recent interview that he wanted to leave Fulham and join Marseille during the January transfer window.

Nov 30, 2024 | westlondonsport.com | JAMES PATERSON

Marti Cifuentes took encouragement from QPR’s goalless draw at Watford, but warned they are entering a crucial stage of their season. Coming after the 2-0 win at Cardiff in midweek, the result at Vicarage Road made it four points from two away matches for Rangers – and back-to-back clean sheets. Head coach Cifuentes said: “It was a good week for us. It could and should have been even better, but we need to keep competing and getting as many points as we can because there’s still a long way to go.

Nov 23, 2024 | yahoo.com | JAMES PATERSON

Generate Key TakeawaysWhen you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: James PatersonWatch video: Time for trailsTraffic trails have to be one of the most magical camera tricks. Even those of us who’ve been shooting for years may still marvel at the vivid trails of light that occur when vehicle lights are captured with a long exposure.

Nov 19, 2024 | yahoo.com | JAMES PATERSON

Generate Key TakeawaysWhen you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: James PatersonWatch video: Miniature marvelsWarhammer was – for me – something my little brother used to do when we were kids in the ’80s. But a few months ago my 11-year-old son got into it. Now the house is littered with paints, brushes, plastic sprues and all manner of lovingly crafted miniature figures.