What the papers say: Monday's front pages
The removal of Bashar al-Assad as president of Syria is the main story across Monday's papers.
The Irish Times leads with celebrations from Syrian people across the world as al-Assad leaves 13 years of war.
The Irish Examiner also leads with Assad, as he flees to Moscow where he has been granted asylum.
The Echo leads reveals plans for the Northern Distributor road will go to pubic consultation in 2025.
The Irish Independent reveals the Road Safety Authority chief executive could bring in plans for classroom courses rather than spped points.
The Belfast Telegraph reveals 1,233 people have been arrested in wake of new strangulation law.
The Irish Daily Mail leads with Assad leaving Syria, and asks what is next for the country.
The Irish Daily Star leads with TikTok star Brackie Hill denying rumours that hse had an affair with Barry Keoghan.
British papers
The downfall of Syria’s President Bashar Assad after more than 20 years in power dominates Monday’s headlines.
The Financial Times, the i, Metro and The Times all lead on the ousting of the regime by rebel groups who have seized control of the country.
Just published: front page of the Financial Times, UK edition, Mon 9th December 2024. pic.twitter.com/LaUrudOORF
— Financial Times (@FT) December 8, 2024
Tomorrow’s Paper Today 📰
'ASSAD FALLS…BUT WHAT NOW?’
🔴Rebels oust Syrian despot#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/sRPkEbhi9R— Metro (@MetroUK) December 8, 2024
Monday's front page: The fall of Assad#TomorrowsPapersToday
Read the latest: https://t.co/fvKR6W4F71 pic.twitter.com/cT8ZCmDubL— The i Paper (@theipaper) December 8, 2024
Monday's TIMES: Syrians hail the fall of Assad#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/iHZqZpEVAe
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) December 8, 2024
The Daily Telegraph reports the Syrian president has been granted asylum in Moscow on “humanitarian grounds”, according to Russian state media.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph:
'Assad flees to Moscow'#TomorrowsPapersToday
Sign up for the Front Page newsletterhttps://t.co/x8AV4OoUh6 pic.twitter.com/OPfsDfAmp4— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) December 8, 2024
The Guardian says militias have taken over the capital city Damascus just 11 days after launching an offensive against the “brutal” regime.
Monday's GUARDIAN: Rebels seize Damascus as Assad flees to Moscow#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/rYwl9xbAEO
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) December 8, 2024
There is celebration in Syria after rebel groups ended Assad’s “24-year reign of terror”, according to the Daily Express.
Monday's DAILY EXPRESS: Delight in Syria as rebels force Assad to flee to Russia#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/yLqEeWQpf8
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) December 8, 2024
But the Daily Mail writes Western leaders have warned of “risk and uncertainty” across the region as rebel groups have a “grim record of terrorism”.
Monday's DAILY MAIL: Assad is toppled...but is worse to come?#TomorrowsPapersToday pic.twitter.com/kEKsL9mK9C
— Jack Surfleet (@jacksurfleet) December 8, 2024
In royal news, a mother has praised the Princess of Wales for making her terminally ill daughter’s “dreams come true”, the Daily Mirror reports.
Monday's front page: Kind Kate made Liz's dreams come true https://t.co/JTdT17LYKy #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/tNyoykH0Vs
— The Mirror (@DailyMirror) December 8, 2024
Lastly, the Daily Star warns 70mph Atlantic winds could cause Christmas chaos.
Monday's front page: Tis the season to be jolly windy#TomorrowsPapersTodayhttps://t.co/ekmzvZrvFc pic.twitter.com/uN67VHu9gk
— Daily Star (@dailystar) December 8, 2024
