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As he presents his first film "Under the Sky" in Paris and prepares to launch his fashion line, Japanese superstar Yoshiki speaks to Eve Jackson about being both a heavy metal rock god selling out arenas since the 1980s with his group X Japan, as well as a classical composer and concert pianist who brings the house down in historic venues like the Royal Albert Hall and Carnegie Hall.

British artist and this year’s Turner Prize winner Jesse Darling talks about his prize-winning work which has been described as "delirious" and "juggling" with themes of Brexit, nationality, identity, bureaucracy, immigration and austerity.

From hanging Christmas trees from the ceiling to the "Père Fouettard", we take a look at some of France's end-of-year traditions. We also discuss debates over tipping at New Year, nativity scenes in public places and whether presents should be opened on December 24 or 25.

It's a treat synonymous with numerous holidays, from Valentine's Day and Easter to Halloween. But the Christmas season also has people worldwide craving chocolate in all its forms. It's on the table for Christmas meals, in stockings and advent calendars and even comes in the form of some of the world's favourite Christmas characters like Santa or his elves.

What exactly is ketamine? Friends of actor Matthew Perry said he used ketamine to treat depression. But it’s also used recreationally and as a sedative for children requiring sugery.

A campaign to restrict the use of rap music in court cases is gaining momentum. Those behind it say that playing such music stigmatises and stereotypes those on trial, particularly if they are young, Black and male.

Singer-songwriter Adele and footballers Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the celebrities caught up in the disinformation war between Israel and Hamas, as users claim they have expressed their support for Palestine. We tell you more in this edition of Truth or Fake.

With a thousand castles and almost as many churches, France’s south-western Périgord region is a paradise for lovers of ancient stones. Aude, 32, has inherited the fortress of Commarque. The young Parisian left everything behind to protect this 12th-century monument. Gastronomy is also a key part of life in the Périgord. In this region that cherishes quality produce, chef Pierre Corre cooks black truffles like no one else.

The US announces a coalition to fight Houthi rebels attacking shipping containers in the Red Sea, which has prompted shipping giants to boycott the strategic strait. Also: in a major shift, the Catholic Church will bless some same-sex couples. The crowning of this year's Miss France draws accusations of wokeism for her short hair.

The Lot-et-Garonne is a south-western French department created from the union of the land and two rivers: the Lot and the Garonne. It’s therefore not surprising that some of the most beautiful gardens in France can be found here. The stories of these mini Edens are both astonishing and little-known. Impressionist painter Claude Monet came to one in Temple-sur-Lot to buy hundreds of water lilies for his garden at Giverny.

We look at reactions from the French press after MPs struck down the government's flagship immigration bill before it was even debated. Also: British PM Rishi Sunak faces a vote on his controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Plus: a house in rural New York holds the record for the most Christmas lights, but tourism is causing trouble for the quaint community.

Russia's court has classified the LGBTQ+ movement as extremist, leading to a crackdown on community spaces and increased fear. The authorities have been banning anything deemed to promote a "non-heterosexual lifestyle."