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A man receives a COVID vaccination in Caloocan City in the Philippines. (file)
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.

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Health
A woman carrying a child places a ballot into a transparent ballot box labeled 'Municipale' while an election official observes in a classroom setting.
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.

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Peace and Security
A damaged building in Odesa City with fire still burning in one of its windows, surrounded by bare trees. Rescuers and aid workers are present to assist affected civilians.
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.

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Peace and Security
Tents of displaced people in Rafah southern Gaza flooded due to heavy rains. (file)
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.

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Peace and Security
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