Visitors explore looted presidential palace of ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad

Bashar al-Assad, the ousted Syrian president, has fled to Russia as rebel forces took control of Damascus. His presidential palace is now empty, with people taking selfies and removing furniture from the once-opulent building. The palace shows signs of a hurried departure, with personal items left behind. Unlike past regime falls, the palace was not heavily vandalized; the red carpet remains intact, and some areas are still smoldering from fires. Visitors are seen enjoying the space, with children playing and adults posing for photos. This marks the end of over 50 years of Assad family rule in Syria.