A UN mission reported that at least 43 worshippers were killed during a night mass attack by the ISIL-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Komanda, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The attack, condemned by the Congolese government and Pope Leo, is part of a series of ADF assaults, which have significantly worsened the humanitarian situation in the region.
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Canadians’ Grocery Prices Increased 3.5% in August
Food inflation in Canada surged 3.5% in August, significantly outpacing the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of 1.9%, driven by global factors like transportation costs and weather-related crop stress. While meat prices rose sharply by 7.2%, fresh fruit prices saw a slight decline of 1.1%, highlighting the ongoing volatility in food costs amid broader economic discussions. Want More Context? 🔎
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