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Syria rebels seize second major city

The Syrian army says it's withdrawn from the strategic city of Hama.

Islamist-led rebels in Syria are taking control of a second major city, with the army saying it's withdrawn from the city of Hama. We have the latest on the fighting. We also explain who the main groups fighting in Syria are and hear from two people inside the country.

The French President, Emmanuel Macron, has accepted the resignation of the prime minister. The president is due to address the nation later today. We bring reaction and analysis live from Paris.

The price of Bitcoin has hit a record high of more than $100,000. It's been surging in value since Donald Trump's election victory. He is expected to ease cryptocurrency regulations. We explain what Bitcoin is and hear from investors.

Presenter: Luke Jones in London and Mark Lowen in Paris

(Photo: Rebels posed for photos on the highway north of Hama, home to about one million people. Credit: Mohammed al-Rifai/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

50 minutes

Last on

Thu 5 Dec 202416:06GMT

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  • Thu 5 Dec 202416:06GMT

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