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US approve Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill for weight loss US regulators have approved using a pill form of the popular GLP-1 drug Wegovy for weight loss. Trump unveils new class of warship named after himself The president said the new "Trump class" Navy vessels will be the largest in the history of the US. Trump wants to boost American shipbuilding as China expands its maritime fleet. Syria: At least 2 killed in Aleppo clashes between army and SDF The Syrian army and the Kurdish-led SDF traded the blame over the reason for the attacks in Aleppo. Turkey blames Kurdish forces for not wanting to integrate into Syria's newly-established army. UK: Banksy unveils latest mural in London Two identical artworks have appeared on the streets of London, at least one of which has been officially claimed by the mysterious artist Banksy. But what is Banksy trying to tell us just days before Christmas? Why Trump is backing Bayer in weedkiller cancer battle The Trump administration has diverged from the position of former US President Joe Biden, throwing its weight behind the German chemical giant in its courtroom battle over the pesticide Roundup. Israel: Netanyahu to shut down respected army radio station The Israeli government believes that "Galei Tzahal," one of Israel's most popular radio stations, broadcasts "political and divisive content." Opposition figures have criticized proposals to close it down. UK: 'Driving Home For Christmas' singer Chris Rea dies The guitarist and songwriter Chris Rea passed away after a short illness, his family said. His Christmas song became an integral part of the holiday spirit around the world. India's nuclear sector to expand, draw foreign capital Nuclear reform opens India's nuclear sector to foreign firms, but critics highlight safety and supply chain gaps. Denmark fumes over new US envoy to Greenland US President Donald Trump's newly named envoy has said he hopes to help "make Greenland part of the US." Denmark, which controls the autonomous island, is "deeply angered" according to its foreign minister. Thailand, Cambodia to discuss truce amid fierce fighting The two Asian nations are aiming to revive a ceasefire as deadly clashes continue along their 817-kilometer (508-mile) border. Japan to restart world's largest nuclear power plant After the Fukushima disaster in 2011, Japan shut down all its nuclear reactors. The planned restart of a reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant has triggered protests in the coastal city of Niigata. Bondi shooters threw unexploded pipe bombs at crowd — police The two gunmen threw home-made explosive devices into the crowd at the Bondi beach, but the bombs failed to go off, according to court documents. The father-son duo also practiced with firearms in rural Australia. Malay court denies former PM Najib Razak house arrest Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has lost a bid to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest instead of in jail.