Developments in Syria after rebels overthrew the Assad regime continue to dominate the front pages of Tuesday’s newspapers.
The Daily Mirror echoes Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s description of ousted president Bashar Assad as “The Rat of Damascus”, while the Financial Times says rebels are working to consolidate power amid fears of regional instability.
Tuesday's front page: The rat of damascus https://t.co/wZuYsiMfFo #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/ukGkjVjRS1
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) December 9, 2024
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Tuesday 10 December https://t.co/wSzf4xaCFG pic.twitter.com/sxFp6sMvEF
— Financial Times (@FT) December 9, 2024
Asylum claims for Syrian citizens have been paused in the UK, reports the i and The Daily Telegraph.
I : UK to freeze decisions on Syrian asylum claims after fall of regime #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/1PwxINkIwt
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 9, 2024
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) December 9, 2024
'Asylum cases on hold amid terror fear'#TomorrowsPapersToday
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The Daily Mail focuses on a warning from a former MI6 boss about the threat to security from freed prisoners in Syria.
DAILY MAIL: Syria chaos is a ‘chronic threat to our security’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/ooLBsyLnHD
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 9, 2024
In Syria, The Guardian, The Times and The Independent focus on the fate of those who were imprisoned under the former regime.
GUARDIAN: Hope and despair in Assad’s ‘human slaughterhouse’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/DgdStWHDXI
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 9, 2024
THE TIMES: Search for captives who escaped Assad’s noose #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/RvL5QhbLMW
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 9, 2024
INDEPENDENT: Families crowd Assad torture jail after regime falls #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/sDVCgjyy3Y
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 9, 2024
The Metro turns its attention to the Lockerbie bombing, saying parts of the wreckage from the plane which exploded over the Scottish town 36 years ago is being taken to the US ahead of the trial of the alleged bomb maker.
Domestic matters occupy the front of the Daily Express, which warns of the impact of national insurance rises on children’s hospices.
EXPRESS: ‘Seriously ill children will pay the price’ #TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/bzpvO7UKd5
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) December 9, 2024
The Sun focuses on football, saying referee David Coote has been sacked by the Professional Game Match Officials Limited after his position became “untenable” following videos appearing online.
Tomorrow's front page: Red card for Coote https://t.co/Nv1Jb7QKOE pic.twitter.com/FCtEHafuri
— The Sun (@TheSun) December 9, 2024
And the Daily Star says Uranus holds the key to secrets of the universe.
Tuesday's front page: WE NEED TO PROBE URANUS#Tomorrowspaperstodayhttps://t.co/8lsm5anW6z pic.twitter.com/HZwwjQWXqm
— Daily Star (@dailystar) December 9, 2024
