The Latest Breaking News from Red Cross

Stephen Fry pays tribute to ‘brilliant’ Disasters Emergency Committee

The comedian was among the stars celebrating the charity and its support for those impacted by disasters.

Evening Standard · Aug 18

At least 10 people in intensive care and thousands flee intense wildfire in Croatia

During a visit to the area Prime Minister Andrej Plenković stressed the dangers of the fire and praised the efforts of the firefighters.

Euronews · Aug 14

What to do if you find yourself near a wildfire

The National Fire Chiefs Council said England and Wales had been struck by 1,017 wildfires this year

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi meets Red Cross official, president's office says

The military deposed Suu Kyi in February 2021, jailing the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and triggering an ongoing civil war that has killed more than 100,000 people on all sides.

Euronews · Aug 3

Red Cross Declares Only Its Second National Blood Crisis Ever as Type O Positive Falls Below a One Day Supply

The Red Cross declared its second-ever national blood crisis and is limiting type O distributions to hospitals as supply drops below one day.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

The Pokemon Company and Sony donate almost $1 million in total towards relief and restoration efforts for areas affected by Japan's Kumamoto earthquake

Sony has pledged at least 50 million yen, while Pokemon has donated 100 million yen

GamesRadar · Jul 30

Red Cross Declares National Blood Emergency After Supply Drops 25 Percent: Here's How You Can Help

The American Red Cross declared a blood emergency July 13 after supply fell 25% in June. Hospitals face a dangerous shortage. Here's who can donate and how to help now.

Medical Daily · Jul 20

‘We know fans bleed for the jersey’: how Norway used fierce football rivalries to get more blood donors

When the Norwegian Red Cross desperately needed to find more donors, it decided to harness the competitive nature of football fans

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11

Fastest growing Ebola outbreak ever: how conflict, aid cuts and misinformation fuel a deadly threat

The rapid spread of the virus has been intensified by misinformation and violence towards volunteers and treatment centres

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body, paves way for technocratic committee

The move marks a significant political shift by Hamas, which has run Gaza since its fighters seized control from rival Palestinian movement Fatah in 2007.

Euronews · Jul 6