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Hamas Hands Over Three Israeli Hostages To Red Cross

Hamas hands over Israeli hostages to ICRC in Gaza, fostering hope for peace amid conflict. International community supports efforts for resolution.

Top News · Jan 19, 2025

Hamas Releases Three Hostages To Red Cross In Gaza City

Hamas releases three hostages to Red Cross in Gaza City following a 42-day ceasefire, signaling progress towards peace.

Top News · Jan 19, 2025

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal on knife edge as Netanyahu threatens further fighting

Long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is due to begin at 630am GMT on Sunday – but hostages’ families and Palestinians all fear the deal could fall at the final hurdle

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2025

How many blood types are there?

Red blood cells are complex — there's much more to blood types than A, B and O.

LiveScience · Nov 29, 2024

At Least 15 Dead, 113 Missing, In Uganda Landslides

Landslides that hit several villages in eastern Uganda killed 15 people and left more than 100 unaccounted for, police said Thursday.

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2024

‘When the water subsided, I saw our house was gone’ – This is climate breakdown

We were shocked by how quickly the water rose. My children panicked and I didn’t know what to save first. This is Leoncia’s story

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

Deadly Israeli strike shatters sense of ‘safety’ in remote north Lebanon

The villagers of Ain Yaaqoub spent days identifying charred remains. They fear Israel was targeting displaced people.

Al Jazeera · Nov 13, 2024

A man who ‘discarded’ his wife overseas has been jailed in a first for this Australian state. What is exit trafficking and who is at risk?

Coercing, deceiving or threatening people into leaving Australia is a growing form of human trafficking. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2024

Red Cross launches international emergency appeal urging donors to provide resources for Lebanon

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has launched an international emergency appeal asking donors to provide resources for Lebanon during the Israel-Hezbollah war

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024

Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for Spanish flood recovery efforts

With the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup set to be played in Malaga, Spain, this month, the International Tennis Federation is making a donation to the Spanish Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts for the recent catastrophic flooding in the country

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024