Author: Sarita Jena

This year, the Royal Family is excited to celebrate Christmas at their Sandringham home. King Charles and Kate Middleton want to make this holiday special for their family. After facing a tough year with personal challenges, they are looking forward to a calm and joyful Christmas together.

Royal expert Jennie Bond shared some details about their plans with OK! Magazine. This Christmas will be all about family, with King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton hosting 45 family members at Sandringham.

When asked about accommodations, Bond mentioned that Catherine’s parents might stay at Anmer Hall. However, she thinks they’ll only host close family there, while the York family will be at Wood Farm. No matter where everyone stays, the royals want to come together to support each other and create a happy atmosphere.

Prince William recently attended an event for military families and joked, “We’ll be in Norfolk, at Sandringham. We’ll be 45 for Christmas. It won’t be quiet; it will be noisy.” He added, “Am I ready for Christmas? No way!”

This year, the Royal Family will focus on making the celebrations fun for the children, as they have more kids in their family now. Bond explained that after everything they’ve been through, it means a lot to King Charles and Queen Camilla to have their family close. With more kids around, Christmas will be filled with joy and laughter, just like it should be.

Prince Harry and Meghan will not be joining the family in the UK for Christmas, but the rest of the Royal Family will enjoy their traditional holiday together in Norfolk.

Canada is trying to stop migrants from crossing into the United States, but it’s not easy. Six concrete blocks have been placed at a rural road leading to the U.S.-Canada border to prevent cars from driving over, yet people can still jump over them on foot.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer Daniel Dubois says these blocks aren’t enough. They’ve set up more cameras and sensors, but it’s tough to catch every migrant. Canada also promised to send more officers to the border because U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened high tariffs if Canada doesn’t control migrant crossings better.

In the past year, Canada turned back about 1,000 people who tried to cross into the country at unofficial spots, while U.S. authorities caught over 23,000 trying to head to America. Most migrant activity is still happening at the southern U.S. border with Mexico, where the numbers are much higher.

Canadian Immigration Minister Marc Miller told a group that Canada needs to show the U.S. it has a strong immigration system. He said Canada is facing a “credibility challenge” regarding its border security.

The RCMP patrols a 105-mile section of the border that’s known for migrant crossings. They rely on tips from the public and surveillance cameras. They can’t arrest people in Canada unless they’re breaking the law, even if they suspect those people might try to cross into the U.S.

Experts don’t believe new technology or extra officers will significantly stop crossings. Many think these efforts are just to give the appearance of security.

Advocates for refugees say that making it harder for migrants to cross the border only puts them in more danger. This year, at least nine people died near the Quebec-New York border after a rule change allowed either country to send asylum seekers back.

Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc has not commented on these plans. Some experts suggest that Canada should prevent migrants from arriving in the first place. Canada has started denying more visas and turning away travelers at the border.

Terry Rowe, a resident near the border, set up cameras and ended up recording migrants passing by his house. He has shared many videos with U.S. border patrol.

As the situation changes, Canadian authorities are preparing for an increase in migrants fleeing the potential deportations promised by Trump. RCMP officer Charles Poirier said they are ready for a possible surge, as Rowe notices more people coming from the U.S. to Canada.

Cyclone Chido, the strongest storm in nearly 100 years, hit Mayotte, a group of islands in the Indian Ocean. This powerful cyclone brought winds over 200 kph (124 mph) and caused widespread destruction. Many homes, government buildings, and even a hospital were damaged. Local officials estimate that hundreds or even thousands of people may have died.

Mayor Francois-Xavier Bieuville said that the situation is indeed tragic. A resident named Mohamed Ishmael described Mayotte as looking like a place hit by a nuclear war, as entire neighborhoods vanished. The cyclone also moved to northern Mozambique, where damage and effects are still unknown.

Rescue efforts were complicated because internet and phone services were damaged. There were reports of destroyed homes and capsized police boats onshore. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his sadness and support for the people of Mayotte, saying many victims had lost everything, including their lives.

Finding the precise death count is difficult, especially since many families quickly bury their loved ones according to Muslim customs. This disaster is a big challenge for Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, who just took office. The French government is sending help from Reunion island to assist the affected people.

Mayotte, which is far from Paris, is poorer than most parts of France. It has struggled with crime and unrest for many years. Many people from nearby Comoros try to enter Mayotte for a better life in France. Unfortunately, about 100,000 undocumented migrants live in Mayotte, and most residents live below the poverty line. Earlier this year, a water shortage increased tensions among the local population.

In 1843, France took control of Mayotte, and by 1974, most of the islands wanted independence. However, a majority in Mayotte chose to stay French, while other islands declared independence in 1975. Today, Mayotte remains ruled from Paris.