Politics and elections

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approves a bill that reduces penalties for certain crimes, including attempted coup, which could significantly shorten former president Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence. Rio de Janeiro representative Glauber Braga was forcibly removed by police for disrupting the session prior to the vote. (AFP via France 24)

• https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20251210-ruckus-in-brazil-congress-over-bid-to-reduce-bolsonaro-jail-term

Sports

Cambodia withdraws its entire delegation from the SEA Games, citing security concerns arising from its escalating border conflict with host nation Thailand. (AFP via France 24)

• https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20251210-cambodia-pull-out-of-sea-games-in-thailand-organisers