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A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in Mali

Olivier Dubois, a French journalist, was kidnapped by JNIM, a branch of al-Qaida in Africa's Sahel region, while on his way to interview one of the group's leaders in northern Mali

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Arbel Yehud Released By Militants In Southern Gaza

Arbel Yehud, a woman kidnapped in Gaza, has been released, bringing hope to her family. Her partner and brother remain captive.

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Gadi Moshe Mozes, 80, Released By Militants In Gaza

Gadi Moshe Mozes, 80, released by militants in Gaza after being kidnapped from kibbutz Nir Oz in Israel. Known for his agricultural work and devotion to fa...

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Last Of Kidnapped Female Soldiers Returned To Israel

Agam Berger is the last of the seven female soldiers kidnapped from Nahal Oz base to be returned to Israel, following a harrowing event that shook the nation.

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The Recruit season 2 episode 2 recap: a wife taken hostage and a failed assassination

The Recruit season 2 episode 2 recap — Owen learns that Jang is desperately trying to get his wife, Nan Hee, back after being kidnapped in Russia

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Scam centre kidnap fears keep Chinese tourists on edge

Chinese tourists visiting Thailand for Lunar New Year are worried about being kidnapped by gangsters to work in scam centres, despite efforts to reassure them.

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Kidnapped Spanish man rescued using photo of steering wheel

Man sent coordinates and photo of steering wheel to his girlfriend allowing officers to locate car and rescue him

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Fears Of Scam Centre Kidnaps Keep Chinese Tourists On Edge In Thailand

Chinese tourists visiting Thailand for Lunar New Year are worried about being kidnapped by gangsters to work in hellish scam centres, despite efforts to reassure them.

International Business Times

J Balvin Reveals He Was Kidnapped By An Oklahoma Woman and Escaped Without Help from Local Police

The Colombian artist has revealed how his traumatic experience pushed him to follow his dreams.

Latin Times

Who Is David Balland? Co-Founder of £1B Crypto Startup and Wife Rescued After Shocking Kidnapping

David Balland, co-founder of Ledger, and his wife were recently kidnapped, with a portion of the ransom paid in cryptocurrency.

International Business Times UK

Ledger Co-Founder's Kidnapping, Torture Raises Concerns On Crypto Executives' Wealth Visibility

Ledger co-founder David Balland and his wife were the victims of a kidnap for ransom plot last week, but they were rescued by French authorities after the kidnappers mutilated one of the crypto executive's fingers.

International Business Times

Families Of Released Female Soldiers Head To Southern Israel

Four female IDF soldiers kidnapped by Hamas in Gaza set to be released, families on their way to meet them in southern Israel.

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78 Public Servants, Including Police Officers and City Officials, Accused of Operating Extortion Network in Mexico

The group allegedly charged transportation workers and business owners a weekly fee of around $8; and if they failed to comply, they were at risk of being kidnapped or killed

Latin Times

French police rescue co-founder of €1.3bn crypto startup Ledger after kidnapping

Police made 10 arrests after David Balland and his wife were kidnapped over demands for a crypto ransom.

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Benedict Cumberbatch Breaks Silence On Psychological Impact Of South Africa Abduction

"We need a movie based on this!" The post Benedict Cumberbatch Breaks Silence On Psychological Impact Of South Africa Abduction first appeared on Bored Panda.

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This Motorcycle Has Balls for Wheels

If you spend a lot of time in similar corners of the Internet as I do, then you'll know that there are a wide array of custom motorbike (and motorbike-adjacent) builds that people like to document their build processes of on ye olde YouTube.From hopped-up mobility scooters to putting Hayabusa…

The Independent UK

Convicted killer claims longtime girlfriend helped him ‘hunt’ murdered Brittanee Drexel in 2009

The 17-year-old was kidnapped, raped, and murdered while visiting Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on spring break trip in 2009

The Independent UK

Mali rebel group frees Spanish national kidnapped in Algeria

A rebel group in Mali says it has freed a Spanish man who was kidnapped in southern Algeria last week

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The Independent UK

Who are the Israelis released or recovered on the first day of the ceasefire?

Three hostages held by Hamas are expected to be released Sunday after 471 days in captivity as part of a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group

International Business Times

Emily Damari: The British Hostage In Gaza Who Loves Spurs

Emily Damari, 28, is a British-Israeli dual national whose mother has campaigned tirelessly for her release since she was kidnapped by Hamas militants in October 2023.

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'The kid is 100% getting kidnapped': Our 7 best guesses at what the plucky kid in the new Assassin's Creed Shadows art is gonna do in the game

We don't know a lot about the kid in the new Assassin's Creed Shadows poster, but we can't help but feel like he's going to get up to shenanigans.

The Independent UK

Israeli hostages to be released from Gaza – who are they and how many are still alive?

More than 250 hostages were taken by Hamas in the October 7 attacks but will be freed under a deal proposed by Trump

AAP

Man allegedly 'erupted' at being served divorce papers

A man allegedly kidnapped at knife-point another man who attempted to serve him divorce papers, with a judge describing the act as mysterious and concerning.

The Guardian - AU

A kidnapped Chinese actor, a scam gang, and a very public rescue operation

Wang Xing was abducted in Thailand by increasingly bold crime gangs operating in Myanmar, putting an entire tourism industry at risk

The Guardian - UK

Panda Bear in Africa review – bear meets dragon in cross between Lion King and Kung Fu Panda

A panda travels to Africa to save his kidnapped dragon bestie in this bland, animated attempt to imitate some distinguished predecessors

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