BBC World News

1. Five dead, more than 200 injured in car attack on German Christmas market

   The Saxony-Anhalt premier said he could not rule out more deaths due to the number of seriously injured.

2. US avoids government shutdown after bill passes

   Congress votes to pass a budget deal to avert what would be the first US federal government shutdown since 2019.

3. 'We have to be more bold': Syria's musicians await future under new Islamist leaders

   A lively electronic music scene developed under the Assad regime. Now, it's unclear what comes next.

4. Watch: Relatives of inmates attempt to break into Mexican prison

   The BBC's Will Grant looks at unrest in which seven people died, leading to family members attempting to break inside to check on their relatives.

5. Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service

   It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."