At least four people were injured after a series of explosions at an army site near Al-Eis in Aleppo, northern Syria. Authorities said an ammunition depot was involved, while civil defence teams evacuated families and remained on high alert as blasts continued

The court convicted Assad of crimes against humanity and other offences, citing his position as the highest decision-maker and his role in issuing orders to state institutions involved in the violations. The court also sentenced Assad's cousin and former political security chief to death