The first appearance of a formal US delegation in more than a decade is a sign of dramatic shifts since Assad's fall.
Sue Gray will join the Houe of Lords two months after she left her role as the PM's chief of staff.
A reported attack on a Russian town comes after Ukraine said Moscow had launched a new attack on Kyiv.
Lord Peter Mandelson will be the UK's next ambassador to the US, an appointment he describes as "a great honour".
Kyle Whiting ran to a police officer's aid with the barber's cape still draped over his shoulders.
One occupant escaped through the front door and two others were forced to climb on to the roof.
Last Christmas tops the festive chart for a second year running, but Band Aid misses the top 10.
Trump has shown he can kill legislation, but can he rally the support to get his proposals over the finish line?
Two men are charged after an incident at Manchester Airport, but no officers will face charges.
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Reverend & the Makers singer Jon McClure with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.