Author: Justin M. Larson

The surge is unfolding against the backdrop of escalating conflict in eastern DRC, where renewed fighting has triggered mass displacement, eroded protection systems and deepened an already severe humanitarian crisis – placing children at heightened risk of abuse, exploitation and lasting trauma.UNICEF has repeatedly called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and unhindered humanitarian access, stressing that conflict-driven displacement and poverty are fuelling violence against children nationwide. ‘Hidden scars’The report,The Hidden Scars of Conflict and Silence, documents cases in every province, underlining that the crisis extends far beyond active front lines. The highest numbers are recorded in conflict-affected eastern provinces –…

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According to MINUSCA, preliminary reports from observers indicate that more than 99 per cent of polling stations across the country opened as scheduled on election day.The transfer of envelopes containing the results from 19 prefectural capitals to the national capital, Bangui, is now underway, with logistical and security support from the mission.The 28 December vote marked an unprecedented moment in the country’s political history, bringing together four ballots in a single electoral exercise. Municipal elections, in particular, had not been held in the Central African Republic (CAR) since 1988 and were a key provision of the 2019 Political Agreement for…

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A Canadian couple was found dead while vacationing in the Dominican Republic, their bereaved family shared on social media. Christine Sauvé and Alain Noël died in their sleep the night of 25 December, Sauvé’s brother Gilles Sauvé Jr told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) in an interview. Sauvé says the cause of the couple’s deaths is still unknown, and that their bodies were found by their son, who was on vacation with them. Local authorities are investigating, he said, and they have told him to expect autopsy results in 45 days. Sauvé told the CBC that his sister had called…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! We could not let 2025 end without one last reminder about digital safety. Cybercriminals never slow down. In fact, the holidays and the start of a new year often bring a surge in scams, account takeovers and data theft. The good news is that cybersecurity need not feel overwhelming. You do not need advanced skills or expensive tools. With a few smart habits, you can lower your risk and protect your digital life throughout 2026. To help you start the year strong, here are 10 simple cybersecurity resolutions that actually work.Sign up…

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FBIWedding (right) is believed to be living under cartel protection in MexicoMexican officials have seized motorcycles worth $40m (£30m) belonging to Ryan Wedding, the Canadian former Olympic snowboarder who is accused of running a vast drug dealing operation. The vehicles were discovered by Mexican authorities over several raids, the FBI said in a statement, adding that the seizures came with assistance from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Los Angeles Police Department.The motorcycles appear to include rare racing models. Last month, officials seized a $13m Mercedes hypercar from Wedding, who is believed to be living under the protection of…

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ReutersA passenger has described “chaos” after two trains collided head-on near Peru’s most popular tourist attraction, Machu Picchu.Niels Honkoop, 33, told the BBC he had switched seats part-way through the journey from the middle of the train to the back, before it crashed, injuring many of those sitting near the front.”I saw staff running around and people crying and people on the floor and chaos erupted,” he said. “We got off the train and I saw people bleeding with very severe injuries.”A train driver was killed and at least 40 others were injured in the crash, which took place at…

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One kilogram and a five hundred gram gold bars next to one kilogram silver bars at The Vaults Group gold dealers arranged in Barcelona, Spain, on Monday, April 28, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesGold and silver prices lost ground on Wednesday as investors booked profits after a historic annual rally and exchange operator CME Group hiked the margins on precious metal futures for the second time in the space of a week.Spot gold prices fell 0.8% to $4,313.59 per ounce at 7:50 a.m. ET, extending losses in the run-up to the new year. The yellow metal notched a…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Choose your Most Memorable Technology Moment of 2025. Choose between OpenAI releasing Sora text-to-video model, the AI race heating up, or Waymo driverless cars launching in cities across the country.Then see how your choice ranks and share the results with your friends.Check back each day this week to pick your Most Memorable Moments of 2025. Thanks for playing! This article was written by Fox News staff. Source link

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Watch: Injured passengers helped from train after collision near Machu PicchuA train driver has died and at least 40 people have been injured in a head-on rail collision near Peru’s most popular tourist attraction, Machu Picchu.Two trains collided on the single track leading to the ancient Inca town on Tuesday, according to a statement from the local government. It said that 20 ambulances had attended the scene and that injured people had been transferred to medical facilities in the nearby city of Cusco.The US embassy in Peru said that US citizens were injured in the crash, while the UK Foreign…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Forgetting where you parked happens to everyone. Busy schedules, crowded lots and mental autopilot make it easy to walk away without a second thought. Thankfully, your iPhone can remember for you. Both Google Maps and Apple Maps now make it easy to find your car again with little or no effort. Google recently added smarter automatic parking detection on iPhone. Apple Maps has offered a similar feature for years. Together, they give you a reliable backup when your memory fails. Below is how each one works and how to make sure it…

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In a statement, the agency identified the latest victim as seven-year-old Ata Mai; he drowned on 27 December during severe flooding in an improvised camp for internally displaced people in Sudaniyeh, northwest Gaza City. He was just the latest child in Gaza to succumb amid “extreme winter conditions and lack of safe shelters”, said UNICEF’s Edouard Beigbeder, Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa.“Teams visiting displacement camps reported appalling conditions that no child should endure, with many tents blown away or collapsing entirely,” he said.Desperate search Information indicates that Ata had been living in a camp of some 40 tents…

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