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Baby girl born on packed migrant boat heading for Spain's Canary Islands

January 9, 2025

Baby girl born on packed migrant boat heading for Spain's Canary Islands

A baby girl was born on a packed migrant boat headed for Spain's Lanzarote island in the Canary Islands. Authorities said the baby and her mother were in good condition.

Congo to execute over 170 people convicted of armed robbery, official says

January 6, 2025

Congo to execute over 170 people convicted of armed robbery, official says

Over 170 inmates have been flown from the Democratic Republic of the Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to a high-security prison where they will be executed, according to authorities.

Boy, 7, survives 5 days alone in African game park alongside lions, elephants

January 3, 2025

Boy, 7, survives 5 days alone in African game park alongside lions, elephants

A 7-year-old boy survived nearly a week alone in an African jungle with lions and other large game.

ISIS increasingly unopposed following US withdrawal from Afghanistan, collapse of Syria

January 3, 2025

ISIS increasingly unopposed following US withdrawal from Afghanistan, collapse of Syria

The Islamic State is seeing less resistance in areas of major security concern following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and potential troop drawdown in Iraq.

Christians increasingly persecuted worldwide as 'modern and historical factors converge'

January 2, 2025

Christians increasingly persecuted worldwide as 'modern and historical factors converge'

Religious intolerance is on the rise as modern technologies merge with age-old authoritarian policies of oppression to increasingly target Christians across the globe in a yearslong concerning trend.

At least 66 people die after a truck plunges into a river in southern Ethiopia

December 31, 2024

At least 66 people die after a truck plunges into a river in southern Ethiopia

At least 66 people were killed in southern Ethiopia after an overcrowded truck that was contracted by wedding guests plunged into a river.

ICE deports former high-ranking Somalian military official accused of torture and terror

December 26, 2024

ICE deports former high-ranking Somalian military official accused of torture and terror

ICE officials in Washington, D.C., deported a former high-ranking Somalian military officer who allegedly carried out torture, terror and other human rights abuses on civilians.

Incoming Trump admin, Congress showdown looms with South Africa over support for Russia, US foes

December 26, 2024

Incoming Trump admin, Congress showdown looms with South Africa over support for Russia, US foes

Senators and analysts tell Fox News Digital the incoming Trump administration could shut down South Africa’s AGOA trade deals if Pretoria doesn’t review its relations with U.S. foes.

Christian mother in Nigeria acquitted of blasphemy charges after years-long legal fight: Report

December 19, 2024

Christian mother in Nigeria acquitted of blasphemy charges after years-long legal fight: Report

A Christian mother in Nigeria was acquitted of blasphemy charges after being imprisoned for condemning the mob murder of a Nigerian Christian student.

Pentagon transfers out 3 Guantanamo Bay detainees

December 18, 2024

Pentagon transfers out 3 Guantanamo Bay detainees

Three Guantanamo Bay detainees were transferred out of Cuba this week to Malaysia and Kenya, the Pentagon announced, leaving 27 remaining at the facility.