Early morning reports confirmed jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham had captured Aleppo with minimal resistance. By afternoon, rebels controlled the airport and pushed toward Hama. Evening reports indicated fighting in Damascus suburbs, marking a strategic shift in Syria's power balance.
Le Monde published detailed 3D reconstructions showing how Notre-Dame nearly collapsed in 2019, as final preparations continued for its December 8 reopening. The coverage provided technical context for Macron's previous day's inspection.
Trump named Charles Kushner as US Ambassador to France, while Zelensky's ceasefire proposal, contingent on NATO protection, received skeptical coverage. The Barnier government continued negotiations to avoid censure, with the budget minister warning of financial consequences. Evening was marked by a Christmas parade accident in Trouville-sur-Mer, injuring 13 people.