Morning headlines were dominated by President Donald Trump’s announcement of "numerous deadly strikes" against the Islamic State in Nigeria. French editors noted the symbolic timing of these Christmas operations and a shift in American military posture toward closer cooperation with Abuja. By midday, editorial priority transitioned to the diplomatic itinerary of Volodymyr Zelensky. Following the previous day's focus on a 20-point peace plan, media outlets confirmed a Sunday meeting at Mar-a-Lago between Zelensky and Trump. Simultaneously, domestic coverage focused on the death of veteran football manager Jean-Louis Gasset and a government announcement delaying the new birth leave policy until July 2026. In the evening, the news cycle shifted abruptly to domestic security after a stabbing attack in the Paris metro left three women injured. Outlets tracked the arrest of a suspect under an obligation to leave French territory (OQTF), while agricultural unions signaled a resumption of national mobilizations for January.