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  • Reuters

    France extends Olympics surveillance measures to Christmas market

    The first time French police informed the Chechen refugee that he was prohibited from leaving the northeastern city of Strasbourg and must check in with them daily, he did not think it worth contesting the order. France was in the midst of a massive security operation for the summer Olympic Games, he explained, and he did not think authorities would listen to someone identified as a potential threat because of interactions with people identified as 'pro-Jihadist.' But when the Ministry of Interior extended the order in late August to help protect a famed Christmas market that was the target of a deadly attack in 2018, the refugee, known to friends as Khaled, appealed to the city's administrative court.

  • Reuters

    Senegal's toy makers thrive ahead of Christmas

    Mostly Muslim Senegal has a strong tradition in which different religions share and enjoy each other’s holidays. Christmas is an example in the capital Dakar, where the city is lit up with decorations in December and holiday markets draw families seeking gifts. Awa Gaye, the co-founder of the toy brand Yeewu, was among the sellers at a bustling Christmas market this month.

  • PA Media: Entertainment

    Top five TV shows coming in 2025

    The new year in TV sees a host of favourites return along with new programmes set to thrill audiences.