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Crowds of people from France's Syrian diaspora braved the cold drizzle in Paris, chanting “Free Syria” and waving the flag of the Syrian opposition. “I’m breathing air for the first time. It’s a special day,” a female student told RFI at Paris’s Place de la République. “I hardly dared imagine we’d reach this point. We didn’t know if it would happen one day.” Ares, a political refugee, recalled the years spent protesting on this same square. “It reminds us of the first demos we held at the beginning of the war," he said. "We’re still struggling to believe what’s happened, but it leaves a path open for the Syrian people to win this war. That's a source of pride." Russia, an Assad ally, said Bashar al-Assad left the country on Sunday after negotiations with rebel groups, and gave “instructions” to “transfer power peacefully”. He and his family are reportedly in Moscow, a Kremlin source told Russian news agencies. “It’s the first time we can say ‘Assad is no longer here’, I can’t even describe the joy,” said a Syrian woman, her voice hoarse from shouting. “But for once we can say Assad no longer rules over us. The Assad family is no more.” Syria's Assad: the president who led a bloody crackdown A desire to return There were similar sentiments in Germany , home to more than a million Syrians – the largest diaspora in the European Union. Most of them are asylum seekers who fled the civil war that began in 2011 when Assad crushed a peaceful, pro-democracy uprising. More than half a million people have been killed since then and close to 12 million others forced to flee their homes.. "Finally we are free!" said a smiling Bassam Al-Hamada, among 5,000 people at a rally in Berlin. Some flashed the "V" for victory sign, sang and shouted "Allahu Akbar!" (God is Greatest!). There was cautious hope they would soon be able to return to their home country. "Like many Syrians, I would like to return to my country to help rebuild it," Bassam Al-Hamada, a social worker who arrived in Germany in early 2016, told France's AFP news agency. His compatriot Sabreen, an architect, said that for now she planned to "help from Germany". "They mainly need expertise and money. All of that, we can gather here for the moment." Syrian refugees agree to stay in France, despite negative reputation Uncertain future There were also demonstrations in cities like Madrid, Athens, London, Vienna and Copenhagen. Some Syrians insist Assad must be held accountable for killing and torturing his own people. The Revivre association helping refugees and political prisoners in Syria, that organised the demonstration in Paris, said there should be no impunity for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Syria. "This is the best guarantee for a future of peace” it said in a statement . French court finds three Syrian officials guilty of war crimes While Abu Mohammed al-Jolani , the leader of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel faction that spearheaded the offensive that toppled Assad, has expressed a willingness to ensure a peaceful transition of power and work with Syrian minorities, the future remains deeply uncertain. "Of course, we are worried about what the next step will be, what kind of government will be put in place. But for now, we are just happy,” Noura Bittar told Danish local television during a gathering in Copenhagen. Who is the Syrian rebel group which toppled Assad, HTS? France has said it “welcomes” the fall of Assad’s government “after more than 13 years of violent repression against its own people”. The Foreign Ministry has called for a peaceful political transition that respects the diversity of the Syrian people and protects civilians and minorities. Along with its international partners, France said it wants to help the Syrian people move towards “reconciliation and reconstruction,” and is ready to “play its full part” in the process.

Oprah's go-to cozy slipper brand has tons of house shoes on sale — starting at $15The Los Angeles Lakers traded guard D'Angelo Russell, forward Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in exchange for forward Dorian Finney-Smith and guard Shake Milton. The Lakers will send their second-round picks in 2027, 2030 and 2031 to Brooklyn in the deal, ESPN reported. It marks the second time that Russell, 28, has been dealt from the Lakers to the Nets. Los Angeles selected him No. 2 overall in the 2015 NBA Draft, and he spent two seasons there before being traded on June 22, 2017, with Timofey Mozgov to the Nets for Brook Lopez and draft pick Kyle Kuzma. Russell made stops with the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves before the Lakers acquired him again on Feb. 9, 2023, as part of a three-team deal. Russell's role in head coach J.J. Redick's rotation had diminished. In October, Russell averaged 30.6 minutes per game, dropping to 25.5 in November and 25.2 in December. In 29 games (10 starts) this season, he's averaging 26.3 minutes, 12.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists. All are below his career averages of 30 minutes, 17.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 5.7 assists. Lewis, 22, has seen limited action for the Lakers this season, with the small forward scoring 15 points in seven games. Finney-Smith, 31, is in his ninth NBA season. He has started all 20 games he's appeared in, averaging 10.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 29 minutes per game. Milton, 28, is averaging 7.4 points per game over 27 appearances (one start). He is also contributing 1.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists. --Field Level MediaTrade means more headaches for Simmons