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Survivor Matan Angrest testified about the torture he endured while held captive by Hamas in Gaza, highlighting the extreme measures used against him.

A teenager escaped from captivity in Minas Gerais, Brazil, reported sexual abuse, and assisted police in arresting a suspect.

Crispin Glover is facing a lawsuit from a woman who claims he held her captive and exploited her for sex and labor after luring her from the UK to Los Angeles.

A prisoner and captive exchange took place today between the Syrian government and the National Defense Forces in Sweida, resulting in the release of 61 detainees in exchange for 25 captives.

A Canberra man, Sisituutuumata Fulivai, faces trial for multiple charges related to holding a woman captive and sexually assaulting her while claiming he was attacked by her.

A shocking case of forced conversion and abduction has emerged in Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, where a man, Santosh Shukla, claims he was held captive and forced to convert to Islam for the past ten years.

A highly contagious virus has led to the deaths of 72 captive tigers in Thailand, prompting officials to work to prevent its spread.

The article investigates a hidden billion-dollar webcam pornography industry in Colombia that exploits women and children for sexual fantasies, revealing the dark reality behind its operations.

A 24-year-old woman was rescued from captivity after being assaulted by her ex-partner despite having a protective order against him.

A woman was held captive for 25 years by a British mother, enduring severe abuse and deprivation before being rescued by the police.

Seventy-two captive tigers have died in northern Thailand due to a virus outbreak, prompting urgent containment efforts from officials.

A pregnant woman in Tanabi, Brazil, reported being assaulted and held captive by her husband, who became violent after she took ten minutes longer than expected to return home from work.

A woman from San Remo has been sentenced to six months in prison for adultery in Egypt while being held captive by her ex-husband, who has a history of violence and stalking.

A 35-year-old man was arrested for holding his 24-year-old ex-girlfriend captive in a property in Bauru, Brazil, and monitoring police movements with security cameras.

A 22-year-old man is suspected of committing serious crimes against a woman in Kerava, Finland, after allegedly holding her captive and raping her before she managed to escape to a store.

A 22-year-old man from Kerava is suspected of holding a young woman captive and committing violent acts against her over the past weekend.

A 16-year-old girl was rescued by the Military Police in Cuiabá after reporting being held captive and abused by her 21-year-old drug dealer boyfriend.

A man has been arrested in Açailândia, Brazil for assaulting, raping, and holding his partner and their two young children captive.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that 2000 Ukrainian children have been returned to Kyiv, while thousands remain captive in Russia and occupied territories.

A Canberra woman escaped from a two-day violent captivity, leading to the trial of Sisituutuumata Fulivai on multiple serious charges.

Police in Pernambuco rescued a 22-year-old woman who had been held captive by her partner, who fled upon the police's arrival.

A 31-year-old man was arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for allegedly assaulting his partner and holding her teenage daughter captive while threatening them with a knife.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that Russia is holding 7,000 Ukrainian prisoners of war while Ukraine holds over 4,000 Russian prisoners, expressing willingness for an all-for-all exchange.

A man suspected of raping and holding a woman captive in the Federal District has been arrested by the Civil Police.

The article details the harrowing story of Salma, who was held captive for 22 months by her partner, Alberto S. M., in Murcia, Spain, and the upcoming legal proceedings against him.

A woman managed to report her captivity while hiding in a courthouse after her partner unlawfully entered the premises in Paraná, Brazil.

A woman in Ipatinga, Brazil, used a ride-sharing app to escape from her ex-partner, who had threatened her with a knife and held her against her will.

The kidnapper of Salma, who had been held captive for 22 months, has been brought before the judicial system in Spain, along with an accomplice accused of aiding in her captivity.

A mother-in-law accused of eloping with her son-in-law has come forward to refute the allegations, claiming she was held captive and abused.

The article discusses the ongoing plight of Ukrainian soldiers held captive by Russian forces, particularly those who defended the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, as families rally in support of their loved ones in Rivne.

An Israeli hostage recounts experiencing severe abuse while held captive by Hamas in Gaza's tunnels during a temporary ceasefire.

A family in Vitry-sur-Seine was terrorized and robbed by armed burglars who held them captive, resulting in the arrest of one suspect.

A 40-year-old man in Bielefeld fired multiple shots at a neighbor with a blank-firing pistol and then held an innocent passerby captive for hours before being arrested by special forces.

A woman and her 7-year-old daughter escaped captivity in Sumaré, SP, after their captor left to seek medical help; the man was arrested on the spot.

A 34-year-old woman was rescued from her home in Taiobeiras where she was held in captivity by her 72-year-old husband, who was subsequently arrested.

Or Levy, held captive in Gaza for 491 days, is slowly returning to life while raising his son alone after the murder of his wife by Hamas.

A woman and a child were rescued from captivity in Maceió after the woman called for help, leading to the arrest of her partner who was holding them in confinement.

A 17-year-old teenager was apprehended in Manacapuru, Amazonas, for allegedly holding his 20-year-old partner in captivity for three days and committing sexual abuse against her.

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani visited church worshippers who were recently freed after being held captive following a bandit attack.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Chernihiv Oblast during a trip to Ukraine, highlighting the village of Yahidne where over 300 civilians were held captive by Russian forces.

Experts warn that the lack of consistent mental health care for dozens of survivors is likely to lead to severe consequences, particularly for those in critical condition.

NBC's 'Today Show' host Savannah Guthrie publicly appeals for proof of life from the kidnappers holding her mother captive, expressing her family's willingness to negotiate.

Police rescued a woman held in captivity in a Copacabana apartment after she sent a coded message to her family in Paraná.

A 44-year-old app driver was kidnapped by two fake passengers in Cubatão, SP, and forced to make R$ 30,000 in bank transfers while being held captive, with one suspect later arrested.

A Paraná police officer, João Ricardo Pinheiro de Araújo, was arrested in Goiás on suspicion of raping and holding his cousin captive, despite being suspended from the force since 2025.

Allegations arise from survivors that Jeffrey Epstein's private island, Little Saint James, was a site of sexual abuse and human trafficking.

A policeman from Paraná, João Ricardo Pinheiro de Araújo, has been arrested for allegedly raping his cousin and holding her captive for 20 days in Aparecida de Goiânia.

A man was arrested in Blumenau, SC, for assaulting and dragging his ex-partner while reportedly holding her 15-year-old son in captivity until her arrival.

A 27-year-old man was found shot dead with ten bullets after being held captive for a week by his abductors, raising questions since he had never been in trouble with the police before.

A 27-year-old man was murdered in Nea Peramos after being held captive for six days, shot in the back with ten bullets, including one to the head.