Euronews took a quick sleigh ride around Europe to see what bills countries are facing to put on the traditional festive banquet.

Germany's chancellor said "perhaps for the first time" since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, reaching a ceasefire appears possible after two days of talks brought "progress on many issues."

The speech is the latest in a series of warnings by Western defence and security authorities about the growing hybrid threat from states such as Russia, Iran and China.

Ukraines Security Service said its underwater Sub Sea Baby drones attacked Russias Novorossiysk naval base and disabled a Project 636.3 Kilo-class submarine carrying Kalibr cruise missiles.

Labour leaders said the strike vote was unanimous and it was not immediately clear whether the work stoppage will last longer than one day.

Dan Elkayam, a 27-year-old French engineer, was among 15 people killed in the antisemitic attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday. His former engineering school in Paris described him as talented and kind, while France opened a terrorism investigation and increased security at Jewish sites.

Croatia's parliament passed a law enabling construction of a radioactive waste facility near the Bosnian border. The site will store waste from the Krko Nuclear Power Plant and Croatian medical facilities, despite years of opposition from communities in Bosnia who warn it threatens 250,000 people.

The suspect had also taken photographs of minors in public spaces, such as swimming pools, and used AI to manipulate them into sexualised images.

Police freed a 24-year-old man detained in the Brown University shooting on Sunday night after evidence no longer implicated him. Two students were killed and nine wounded in Saturday's attack.

The gunmen, father and son, who killed 15 people at a Jewish Hanukkah celebration in Australia, were heavily influenced by extremist ideology. The father, who was killed by police, had a firearm license in a country where such documents are hard to obtain.

The victims of the Bondi Beach attack were ordinary people children, elders, community leaders, and families gathered for a peaceful religious celebration, and several lost their lives while trying to protect others.

The men were arrested over an alleged plot to drive a vehicle into crowds at a Christmas market in Lower Bavaria. Authorities say the attack was in an early stage.

A spokesperson for the Reiner family confirmed the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, after a family member reported finding two bodies in their home. Police say they are investigating an "apparent homicide."

Jos Antonio Kast won 58% of the vote, defeating communist candidate Jeannette Jara. His victory marks Chile's most right-wing government since the dictatorship ended in 1990.

Jimmy Lais trial, conducted without a jury, has been closely monitored by the US, Britain, the EU and political observers as a barometer of media freedom and judicial independence in Hong Kong.

Gluing and tiling is in full swing in a rented flat in Ferencvros to put a roof over the heads of two more homeless people.

The Israeli military killed Raed Saad, commander of Hamas' military manufacturing unit, in a strike outside Gaza City on Saturday. He was the most senior militant killed since a ceasefire agreement came into effect in October.

At least 15 people were killed in a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration. Gunmen target Jewish community in antisemitic terror attack. This is what Euronews knows at this time.

Ahmed al Ahmed, a 43-year-old fruit shop owner, confronted one of the attackers during the Bondi Beach shooting that left 12 dead. The father of two wrested the rifle from the shooter and pointed it back at him, saving lives in the process.

The Italian prime minister closed the Fratelli dItalia rally by defending the governments record. Speaking from the stage in Rome, Giorgia Meloni attacked the opposition and trade unions, listing what she described as the executives achievements.

Dramatic footage showed two gunmen shooting dead at least 11 people during a Jewish holiday celebration at Sydneys Bondi Beach. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested. Australian authorities, who have declared it a terrorist attack, said the suspect was in critical condition.

Moscow launches daytime strikes targeting various settlements across Zaporizhzhia and Sumy, injuring at least 11 people. The attacks come as Zelenskyy meets with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Berlin, as Washington intensifies its efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

World leaders have reacted to a deadly shooting at the iconic Bondi Beach targeting a Jewish celebration, killing at least 11 people. European leaders say there is no place for antisemitism in society while Australian authorities vow to 'eradicate hate' as police investigation continues.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese denounced 'evil antisemitism' after a shooting at Bondi Beach killed at least 11 people during Hanukkah celebration. Police investigation continues as authorities say Jewish community was targeted. One gunman dead, second in critical condition.

Witnesses described scenes of panic after a shooting at Sydneys Bondi Beach left multiple people dead and wounded. Police shot one suspect dead and arrested another as emergency services rushed to the scene.