What should we remember from the weekend of 4 and 5 January 2025?

In Paris, Tuesday’s ceremonies marking ten years since the attack on Charlie Hebdo will be held without fanfare, in accordance with the families’ wishes, the city authorities said. The newspaper will publish a special 32-page issue on 7 January.

In Canada, Luc Berthold says he will remain a candidate despite his diagnosis and will stand in the new riding of Mégantic–L’Érable–Lotbinière at the next federal election. The vote must take place by autumn 2025, but could be brought forward if Justin Trudeau’s government falls.

Quebec has also learned of the death of the actor who played Elvis Gratton, a major figure in Quebec popular culture. His agent confirmed the news on Sunday; the cause of death was not yet known at the time of publication.

In Ukraine, a surprise operation comes two weeks before Donald Trump’s return to the White House. In Kyiv, the transition is fuelling fears of a possible reduction in American support for Ukrainian forces.