Politics
French protest violence: A ‘Christmas present’ for Le Pen’s far right?
Le Pen is positioning her party as more capable than centrist or left-wing forces before the 2027 presidential election.
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EU leaders head for showdown over bloc long-term budget
EU leaders on Thursday head for their biggest clash yet over the bloc's next long-term budget, as they race to lock in a deal before next year's French presidential election. The 27-nation European Union wants an agreement by Christmas, worried that any future dealmaking will be derailed by potential eurosceptic wins in polls taking place across the bloc -- most crucially in key power France. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating reports from Brussels, Belgium.
Politics
EU leaders head into high-stakes budget battle as elections loom
EU leaders on Thursday are holding talks seeking a deal on the bloc’s nearly €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034 by Christmas amid deep divisions over spending and fears that upcoming elections, particularly in France, could strengthen eurosceptic forces. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that EU leaders were still "very far apart" as he arrived at the summit.
Entertainment
Gavin and Stacey stars to feature in festive Julia Donaldson TV adaptation
An adaptation of a picture book to be aired over Christmas on the BBC will be voiced by Rob Brydon.
Sports
Williams makes Christmas wish list a Wales reality
Shanelle Williams has realised a childhood dream of playing for Wales and now the hooker wants more caps, beginning with two Tests against Japan in WXV.
Entertainment
‘First Christmas’ Actors Mark Addy, Yasmin Al-Khudhairi Join Table Read to Build Momentum for British Indie Film (EXCLUSIVE)
Mark Addy, known for “The Full Monty” and “Game of Thrones,” and “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’s” Yasmin Al-Khudhairi joined other cast members from upcoming British feature “First Christmas” in a live table read in London recently. It was an unconventional move by the filmmakers to build industry momentum ahead of closing the film’s […]
Business
U.S., China to lower tariffs on $60 billion of goods. Here's what qualifies
The lists included U.S. imports of toys, sports equipment and Christmas decorations, while U.S. farm products appeared on the list of Chinese imports.
Entertainment
First look at The Other Bennet Sister Christmas special revealed
Filming wrapped on the BBC Christmas special in October, as fans eagerly await its return.
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German drama 'Blindspot Berlin' revisits 2016 Christmas market attack
A decade after the terrorist attack on a Berlin Christmas market, a new German miniseries looks into the institutional failures that allowed the deadly truck rampage to happen.