BBC LIVE Summary
Islamist-led rebels are closing in on Syria's third largest city Homs.
The rebels seized Hama to the north on Thursday, a second major blow to President Bashar al-Assad who lost control of Aleppo last week.
Their goal is the overthrow of Assad's regime, the leader of the Islamist militant group HTS says.
Meanwhile, Kurdish-led forces have also reportedly seized control of Deir al-Zour in eastern Syria.
Russia - a key ally of the Syrian government - is now urging its citizens to leave the country.
