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North Korea's Kim showcases new resort near China border Five luxury hotels open in Samjiyon as Kim Jong Un pushes tourism despite widespread poverty. 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 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.