Syria's de facto leader says he'll host a national dialogue conference in the new year bringing together the country's various political factions and society groups. As the country emerges from a 13-year civil war, we look ahead to what 2025 could bring.

The New Years Honours list has prompted a backlash as Sadiq Khan was awarded a knighthood. The Conservatives called it a "reward for failure".

And we speak to the DJ who will open a 35-hour New Year's rave at the legendary Berlin techno club Watergate, which is closing amid rising costs.