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What interest do China and Russia have in Venezuela? US president Donald Trump continues to ratchet up pressure on Venezuela. There is also a geopolitical element to the conflict. What interests do China and Russia have in the country? Trust issues: Could there be more 'Islamic State' supporters in Syrian army? The attack on US troops by a Syrian security forces member who was a supporter of the extremist "Islamic State" group in mid-December has consequences well beyond the four deaths that resulted. Japan: TEPCO's nuclear restart plan sparks angst Japan wants to boost nuclear power generation to slash its reliance on imported fossil fuels. The public is torn between energy needs and security risks. Ryanair faces massive fine in Italy over 'abusive strategy' Italy's competition authority AGCM claims the budget airline blocked payment methods and mass-deleted accounts to manipulate travel agencies and force them into partnerships. Ryanair has pledged to appeal the fine. North Korea's Kim Jong Un, daughter open luxury resort Five new hotels were opened in Samjiyon, near the Chinese border, with Kim Jong Un praising the "rising status" of North Korea's people. Mexican plane carrying burn victims crashes in Texas Several people were killed when a Mexican navy plane, flying a medical mission, went down on approach to Galveston in the southern US. Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in LA car crash Influential game developer Vince Zampella, one of the creative minds behind the popular Call of Duty franchise, died after the Ferrari he was driving reportedly crashed into a concrete barrier in northern Los Angeles. 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 backs Bayer in Roundup weedkiller cancer battle The Trump administration has diverged from the position of former US President Joe Biden, throwing its weight behind German chemical giant Bayer in its courtroom battle over the pesticide Roundup.