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🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Red Cross: Glad for thorough explanation from the Crown Princess

The Red Cross appreciates Crown Princess Mette-Marit's elaboration regarding her past contact with Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing her unawareness of his crimes at the time of their acquaintance.

Mar 20 • 08:33 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Russia and Ukraine Exchanging Around 1K Bodies Each Month, Red Cross Chief Says

The Red Cross is facilitating the monthly exchange of around 1,000 bodies between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian impact of the conflict.

Mar 19 • 15:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Red Cross: Ukraine and Russia exchange approximately a thousand deceased bodies every month

The International Committee of the Red Cross reports that Ukraine and Russia are exchanging around a thousand deceased bodies monthly amidst ongoing conflicts, highlighting the heavy toll of the war.

Mar 19 • 14:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in Ukraine: A thousand bodies exchanged each month between Kiev and Moscow thanks to the Red Cross

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is facilitating the exchange of approximately one thousand bodies every month between Ukraine and Russia amid ongoing conflict, highlighting the human toll of military actions.

Mar 19 • 12:09 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Forlì, elderly people die in ambulance: now the suspected deaths rise to eleven

The number of suspected deaths in ambulances in Forlì has increased to eleven as investigations continue into the actions of a Red Cross paramedic.

Mar 19 • 07:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Þorsteinn takes over the chairmanship from Fanney Birna

Þorsteinn Jónsson has recently succeeded Fanney Birna Jónsdóttir as chairman of the Reykjavík branch of the Red Cross in Iceland.

Mar 17 • 12:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Conflicts of interest, information leaks, sexual violence… When magistrates cross the red line

The number of disciplinary procedures against French magistrates has significantly increased since 2021, reflecting tensions within the judiciary, especially following the tenure of Éric Dupond-Moretti as Minister of Justice.

Mar 17 • 05:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Fox supports the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces

Fox News Media is encouraging support for the American Red Cross’ Service to the Armed Forces amid ongoing developments in the Middle East.

Mar 16 • 16:38 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Very large number that we were receiving"

A significant number of people sought shelter at emergency relief stations in Iceland due to severe weather conditions.

Mar 16 • 07:39 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc in Nairobi Again

Heavy rains in Nairobi caused significant flooding, disrupting traffic and prompting rescue efforts across the city.

Mar 16 • 05:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Red Cross Survey: Racism Undermines Sense of Safety

A significant majority of people living in Finland feel that racism reduces both societal safety and their personal sense of security, according to a survey conducted by the Finnish Red Cross.

Mar 16 • 05:22 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Hundreds of people in emergency shelters in the north: "It was just crazy weather"

Hundreds of people have sought refuge in emergency shelters in Northwestern Iceland due to severe weather conditions, as a winter storm has closed a major road.

Mar 15 • 23:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Former employees tell of an entirely inhuman situation

Former employees of the Kærshovedgård asylum center in Denmark reveal severe mistreatment and criminal behavior among residents, indicating a deeply dysfunctional environment.

Mar 15 • 05:46 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"There are residents who prostitute themselves by offering their bodies or giving blowjobs"

Residents at Kærshovedgård detention center in Denmark are reportedly being coerced into prostitution, as criminal elements have taken control and are abusing vulnerable individuals.

Mar 15 • 05:46 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Norway increases support for victims of the war in the Middle East

Norway is increasing its support for victims of the war in the Middle East by allocating an additional 25 million kroner to aid organizations.

Mar 13 • 19:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NOA, Red Cross unveil campaign for compulsory treatment of gunshot victims

The National Orientation Agency and the International Committee of the Red Cross have launched a campaign to educate Nigerians on the compulsory treatment of gunshot victims following the 2017 law that mandates immediate medical care.

Mar 13 • 16:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Chinese Red Cross: $200,000 humanitarian aid to the Iranian Red Crescent

The Chinese Red Cross will provide $200,000 in urgent humanitarian aid to the Iranian Red Crescent, mainly to assist families of schoolgirls who died in the conflict.

Mar 13 • 08:25 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Katherine floods bring back memories of town's fatal 1998 floods

Katherine is facing its second-worst flood on record, prompting memories of the devastating 1998 floods and causing emotional distress among residents.

Mar 13 • 04:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Second-hand is still in – new store attracted hundreds of customers in Rovaniemi

The Finnish Red Cross opened a new Kontti thrift store in Rovaniemi, attracting a large crowd on its opening day.

Mar 11 • 15:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tehran's sky filled with black smoke, risk of acidic rain

Tehran's atmosphere is currently engulfed in black smoke due to recent Israeli attacks on oil depots and refineries, raising concerns over a potential risk of acidic rain as highlighted by the Red Cross.

Mar 9 • 08:40 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Kenya: Floods in Nairobi kill at least 23, police operations ongoing

Torrential rains in Nairobi have led to severe flooding that resulted in at least 23 fatalities and ongoing search and rescue operations by the police.

Mar 8 • 07:06 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

17-year-olds rescued from mountaintop in Bjørnafjorden

Two 17-year-olds were rescued after becoming trapped on a mountaintop in Bjørnafjorden, Norway due to bad weather conditions.

Mar 8 • 05:11 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Red Cross Arrives for Stranded 17-Year-Olds in Bjørnafjorden

The Red Cross successfully reached two stranded 17-year-olds in Bjørnafjorden after a challenging rescue operation delayed by steep terrain and heavy snow.

Mar 7 • 23:37 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Rescue operation on mountain peak in Bjørnafjorden

A rescue operation is underway for two teenagers stranded on the peak of Mount Svenningen in Bjørnafjorden, Norway, due to fog and heavy snow.

Mar 7 • 18:40 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Rescue operation in Bjørnafjorden: 17-year-olds stranded

A rescue operation is underway in Bjørnafjorden to assist two stranded 17-year-olds who are unable to descend from a mountain due to bad weather.

Mar 7 • 18:32 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Kenya: Nairobi battles flood waters after heavy overnight rains

Nairobi experiences significant flooding after heavy overnight rains, stranding motorists and necessitating military assistance for rescues.

Mar 7 • 14:04 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Kenya: at least 23 dead in floods in Nairobi

At least 23 people have died in Nairobi due to flooding caused by torrential rains, with search and rescue operations ongoing.

Mar 7 • 13:12 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Red Cross opens crisis line for all affected by the conflict in the Middle East

The Red Cross has established a crisis hotline to support those affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, providing confidential counseling and assistance.

Mar 6 • 14:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Red Cross shares audio of Iranian civilian explaining situation on the ground in Tehran: 'No respite'

The International Committee of the Red Cross released audio from an Iranian civilian describing the fearful reality of living in Tehran amidst ongoing military conflict.

Mar 5 • 19:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"It was the first time I did CPR": the incredible story behind the viral video that showed the other side of the catastrophe in Bahía Blanca

Nadia Kainz, a volunteer with the Red Cross, saved a neighbor's life during severe flooding in Bahía Blanca, a moment that was caught on television and went viral.

Mar 5 • 14:46 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Somalia's drought leaves 6.5 million on brink of hunger crisis, says ICRC

Somalia is facing a potential humanitarian crisis with 6.5 million people on the verge of hunger due to severe drought conditions, as reported by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

Mar 3 • 19:26 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

War in Iran: The survival backpack for the first 24 hours – The Red Cross's instructions

The Greek Red Cross has published a video providing citizens with essential survival guidelines amid the escalating crisis in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 19:24 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Forlì, five elderly people die on the ambulance: Red Cross operator investigated for multiple homicides

Five elderly individuals who were being transported from their homes to the hospital in Forlì died during the journey, prompting a Red Cross operator to be investigated for multiple homicides.

Mar 2 • 12:51 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

First Aid for the Mind: When Colleagues Become Odd

A new 'First Aid for the Mind' course aims to help colleagues recognize and respond to mental health changes in the workplace.

Mar 1 • 15:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

US Envoy: Washington facilitated the exchange of detainees in Sweida

The US envoy to Syria, Tom Brack, announced that Washington facilitated a significant detainee exchange in Sweida, marking a step toward stability in the region.

Feb 27 • 09:12 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Balam, the rescue dog, locates a person among the rubble after the earthquake in Turkey

Balam, a rescue dog with the Red Cross in Querétaro, Mexico, successfully located a survivor in the rubble of a building following the recent devastating earthquake in Turkey.

Feb 27 • 00:55 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Gísli Rafn resigns from the Red Cross

Gísli Rafn has announced his resignation from the Red Cross in Iceland.

Feb 26 • 13:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Desperate screams from inmates in El Rodeo 1, the prison where Nahuel Gallo is held: "They are asking for the Red Cross and paramedics"

Inmates at El Rodeo 1 prison are calling for urgent medical help, sparking family protests demanding the release of political prisoners and raising alarm over reports of torture.

Feb 26 • 13:41 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Gísli Rafn steps down from the Red Cross

Gísli Rafn Ólafsson has stepped down as the director of the Icelandic Red Cross, with Anna Harðardóttir temporarily taking over his responsibilities.

Feb 26 • 13:23 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Red Cross issues avalanche warning after mild weather

The Red Cross warns of increased avalanche danger due to mild weather conditions affecting several regions of Norway, urging winter tourists to exercise caution.

Feb 26 • 12:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

1926: Appointment of an Interventor Generates Tension at the Red Cross of SP

A tense meeting among members of the São Paulo Red Cross culminated in the replacement of its leadership by a federal interventor, sparking protests and potential legal challenges from the existing board.

Feb 25 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Parliament: Donation of two rescue dogs to the Greek Red Cross

The Greek Parliament donated two rescue dogs to the Greek Red Cross to aid in search and rescue operations for missing persons.

Feb 25 • 13:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Iran: students have the right to protest, but must not cross boundaries

Iranian government spokesperson emphasizes that while students have the right to protest, they must respect certain boundaries, highlighted by 'red lines' such as sacred symbols and the national flag.

Feb 24 • 08:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Iranian students have the "right" to protest but must not cross "red lines," warns the government

Iranian students are warned by the government that while they have the right to protest, they must not cross certain 'red lines' such as desecrating sacred places or the national flag.

Feb 24 • 08:16 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Kenya Red Cross Reactivates SMS Early Warning System As Flash Flood Risk Rises

The Kenya Red Cross Society has reactivated its SMS early warning system to warn residents about the increased risk of flash floods due to heavy rainfall.

Feb 24 • 05:50 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Flames engulf historic Montreal church, spread to retirement home next door

A significant fire destroyed the historic Saint-Paul Catholic Church in Montreal, forcing the evacuation of a neighboring retirement home.

Feb 23 • 16:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Prisoners in Venezuela start hunger strike in protest against the new amnesty law

More than 200 political prisoners in Venezuela have initiated a hunger strike demanding their release following the enactment of a new amnesty law they deem insufficient.

Feb 23 • 01:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

M&S confirms return of 'jaw-dropping' sweet treat and shoppers are rushing to buy it

Marks and Spencer has reintroduced its Red Velvet Hot Cross Buns, creating a rush among shoppers eager to buy this seasonal treat ahead of Easter.

Feb 19 • 10:37 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonia is set to test social emergency services

Estonia is preparing to test a social emergency service in collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and the Estonian Red Cross.

Feb 19 • 07:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Estonia is starting to test a social ambulance service

Estonia plans to trial a social ambulance service in Pärnu County to address non-urgent social issues and reduce the burden on police and rescue services.

Feb 19 • 05:03 UTC

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