⌨The morning began with reports of King Charles's cancer treatment extending into 2025, while Lord Mandelson's appointment as US Ambassador generated controversy, particularly regarding potential Trump relations. The US government shutdown drama intensified as Republicans failed to pass Trump-backed spending bills.
By afternoon, Sue Gray received a Labour peerage, marking a significant shift from her earlier dismissal. The transport ministry acknowledged train drivers' pay rise impact on holiday schedules.
Evening coverage shifted dramatically to Magdeburg, Germany, where a car attack at a Christmas market left two dead, including a toddler, and up to 80 injured. Initial reports identified the suspect as a 50-year-old Saudi doctor, with explosives reportedly found in the vehicle. The incident dominated coverage, with casualty figures and details evolving throughout the night.
The Manchester Airport assault case concluded with charges against two brothers, while officers were cleared.