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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. France to build new aircraft carrier — Macron Macron said that France needed to be "strong to be feared" as Paris aims to enhance its projection as a naval power. US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela — reports The US considered the pursued vessel to be part of "Venezuela's illegal sanctions evasion," according to media reports. A US official reportedly said the vessel was flying a false flag.