Rebels captured half of Aleppo in a surprise offensive, with Assad's forces retreating from Syria's second-largest city. Russian airstrikes followed as government forces appeared to withdraw from central positions. By evening, unconfirmed reports suggested Assad had fled to Russia, while rebels toppled statues and seized the airport.
Zelenskyy's suggestion of accepting a ceasefire without immediate territory return, in exchange for NATO membership, marked a significant shift from previous positions. This followed two days of intense Russian attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure.
The BBC's Gregg Wallace controversy deepened as emails emerged showing the network was warned about his behavior in 2017. The Times revealed he had previously quit another BBC show over inappropriate conduct, yet remained on MasterChef.
Parliament's historic assisted dying vote from the previous day continued generating debate, with the Spectator warning of a "National Suicide Service."