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Daily Wrap 31 December 2025

WHO research shows COVID vaccines still crucial in preventing severe illness Up-to-date vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent severe COVID-19 illness, new research from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows, even as the pandemic has officially ended. Read more Health Results expected 5 January after landmark elections in Central African Republic Voting proceeded largely as planned in the Central African Republic's first-ever combined presidential, legislative, regional and municipal elections, and ballot counting is now complete, the UN peacekeeping mission (MINUSCA) said on Wednesday, with results expected to be announced on 5 January. Read more Peace and Security Ukraine: Attacks disrupt heating as temperatures plunge Recent attacks across Ukraine have killed civilians, damaged critical infrastructure and cut heating and power supplies for millions, UN humanitarians report, as temperatures drop below freezing. Read more Peace and Security Another child dies in extreme conditions in Gaza: UNICEF A sixth child has died in Gaza this month as the enclave's people continue to endure dire living conditions linked to freezing rains and the Israel-Hamas war, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has announced. The development comes as aid agencies urged Israeli authorities to reconsider revoking the licences of dozens of humanitarian partners that provide assistance across the devastated enclave from 1 January. Read more Peace and Security

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