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Frances Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu rallies support for emergency budget legislation, bypassing far-right and hard-left parties. The cabinet plans to approve a stopgap measure, aiming for parliamentary approval on Tuesday. Investors and ratings agencies monitor the situation as France grapples with its largest budget deficit in the euro zone. Despite political divisions, conservative lawmaker Philippe Juvin expects a full budget to pass in early January, while Lecornu avoids using special constitutional powers to prevent a no-confidence vote. This move follows last years reliance on emergency rules, costing twelve billion euros.

Spains far-right Vox party surged in Extremadura, doubling its seats and forcing a right-wing alliance with the conservative Peoples Party. The Socialist Workers Party suffered losses, adding pressure to their national minority government amid scandals. The results indicate a rightward shift, potentially signaling trouble for the left in upcoming regional elections.

Romanias President Nicușor Dan vows to probe judiciary abuses, following protests and accusations of corruption. Despite lacking removal power, he receives two thousand pages of evidence. Far-right lawmakers accuse him of meddling in judicial independence, while protests continue amidst allegations of questionable acquittals and unethical practices.

Gold skyrockets to unprecedented heights, surging 68% this year, as hopes for rate cuts, geopolitical tensions, and trade wars fuel demand for safe-haven assets. Silver and platinum also reach new peaks, driven by supply shortages and strong industrial demand.

Vietnams Communist Party prepares for its 14th five-year congress, shaping the nations future through 2030. Key leaders will be selected, with the party chief, Nguyen Phu Trongs successor, holding real power. Vietnams steady policies and bamboo diplomacy approach in foreign affairs are expected to continue. The party aims for at least 10% annual GDP growth from 2026 to 2030, shifting to a model where private enterprise drives growth under state guidance. This strategy traces back to the party founded by Ho Chi Minh in 1930, aiming to maintain momentum amidst global shifts.

In a series of shocking assassinations, high-ranking Russian military officials have been targeted in Moscow, with the latest being Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov. The deaths, including those of Generals Yaroslav Moskalik and Igor Kirillov, have been blamed on Ukrainian special services, though Kyiv remains silent. These attacks highlight the wars escalating reach into Russian territory and the growing tensions between the two nations.

133 Nigerian schoolchildren freed after month-long captivity, set to reunite with families for Christmas. The group, among over 300 pupils and staff kidnapped from Saint Marys Catholic School in November, was released following a military-intelligence operation. The incident sparked global concern, echoing the 2014 Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping by Boko Haram. Despite rising insecurity in northern and central Nigeria, the childrens release brings relief and hope for the holiday season.

A Turkish delegation, led by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Defence Minister Yasar Guler, visits Damascus to discuss integrating the Syrian Democratic Forces into Syrias state system. The visit comes as Turkey accuses the U.S.-backed group of stalling on a deal, with Ankara threatening military action if progress isnt made by year-end. The talks aim to disarm and dissolve the Syrian Democratic Forces, but Damascus and Turkey have differing views on the process, potentially sparking new conflicts in the region.