The News Roundup – International

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Published July 8, 2022 at 9:04 AM EDT

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson addresses the nation as he announces his resignation outside 10 Downing Street in London, England.

Mass resignations in parliament prompted embattled U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson to announce his resignation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory in Ukraine’s eastern region of Luhanska day after his forces captured the city of Lisa. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelkenskyyvowed to take it back with the help of long-range weapons from the West.

WNBA star Brittney Grinerpleaded guilty in a Russian court to drug possession on Thursday. She’s been detained since February after she was caught with vape cartridges containing cannabis oil at a Moscow airport.

We cover the most important stories from around the globe on the international portion of the News Roundup.

On the road from Beirut to Damascus, people find their footing in a new Syria

Leila Fadel

The road to Damascus tells the story of a new Syria emerging from 54 years of authoritarian rule by one family, the Assads. Today's Syria is no longer theirs.
Doubts remain as Syria's new prime minister promises the country will be inclusive

Hadeel Al-Shalchi

Syrians living inside and outside their country are trying to figure out what comes next after the Assad regime fell. We hear from Syrians along the road from Lebanon to Damascus.
Dear Life Kit: My daughter was left out of the holiday newsletter — again!

Andee Tagle

A father wonders why his father-in-law keeps neglecting to mention his daughter in his annual newsletter to family. It includes updates on the other grandchildren. Why not her?