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Israel's Ambulance Shooting Probe Sparks Outrage

The Israeli military admits to mistakes when at least 15 Palestinian medical and rescue workers were killed. But according to an internal investigation, the military did not violate its ethical rules.

Israel's Ambulance Shooting Probe Sparks Outrage

Extreme Weather and Viruses Threaten Global Blood Donation Supply

Australia was hit by a blood shortage when an impending cyclone caused thousands of cancelled donations. A new study shows how a changed climate with extreme weather and new disease patterns risks threatening the blood supply chain.

Extreme Weather and Viruses Threaten Global Blood Donation Supply

Red Cross Building in Gaza Damaged by Explosion, ICRC Expresses Outrage

The International Red Cross Committee (ICRC) expressed outrage over one of the committee's buildings in Gaza being damaged in an explosion. On social media, the ICRC announced that it is deeply "outraged" over the incident, especially since a similar incident against a Red Cross building occurred three weeks ago.

Red Cross Building in Gaza Damaged by Explosion, ICRC Expresses Outrage

Thousands Missing in Sudan Conflict, Says Red Cross

Thousands missing in war-torn Sudan, according to the International Red Cross Committee. At the same time, the UN Secretary-General fears "deepened fragmentation" in the country.

Thousands Missing in Sudan Conflict, Says Red Cross

50 Dead, Over 100 Missing After Congo River Boat Capsizes

At least 50 people have died and over 100 are missing since a boat capsized on the Congo River during the night towards Wednesday, according to local authorities. .

50 Dead, Over 100 Missing After Congo River Boat Capsizes

Latvia Votes to Exit Landmine Ban Citing Russian Threat

Latvia's parliament has voted for a decision to leave the Ottawa Treaty, which prohibits the use of landmines. Several countries with a border to Russia are making similar decisions.

Latvia Votes to Exit Landmine Ban Citing Russian Threat

52 Killed in Attacks on Nigerian Villages in Plateau State

At least 52 people were killed and 30 injured in an attack on two villages in Plateau state in central Nigeria late on Sunday, according to a source within the Red Cross. The attackers were said to have been armed with firearms and knives, witnesses told AFP.

52 Killed in Attacks on Nigerian Villages in Plateau State

Niger Replaces French with Hausa as Official Language

Niger has broken further with the former colonial power France. The ruling junta announces that the local language Hausa has replaced French as the official language.

Niger Replaces French with Hausa as Official Language

Calls Grow for International Probe into Gaza Ambulance Shooting

The Palestinian Red Crescent demands an international and independent investigation into the deadly shooting of several ambulances in the Gaza Strip last month. Israel's military announces that the examination of the incident will be deepened.

Calls Grow for International Probe into Gaza Ambulance Shooting

Sweden Proposes Tighter Security at Migration Detention Centers

The order and control at the Migration Agency's detention centers should be tightened. Living quarters should be allowed to be searched and body searches permitted in more cases.

Sweden Proposes Tighter Security at Migration Detention Centers

Israel Probes Deadly Ambulance Shooting in Gaza Strip

Israel claims to investigate the deadly shooting of several ambulances in the Gaza Strip last month. .

Israel Probes Deadly Ambulance Shooting in Gaza Strip

Myanmar Junta Announces Ceasefire to Aid Earthquake Relief Efforts

The military junta in Myanmar announces a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing civil war. This happens in the aftermath of Friday's devastating earthquake, which is now reported to have claimed over 3,000 human lives.

Myanmar Junta Announces Ceasefire to Aid Earthquake Relief Efforts

Red Cross Faces Deadliest Attack in Eight Years During Gaza Conflict

The aid workers were out in ambulances to retrieve the injured in the Gaza War, but were shot dead one by one. Their vehicles were crushed and buried in the sand along with the bodies.

Red Cross Faces Deadliest Attack in Eight Years During Gaza Conflict

Iceland's Grindavík Evacuated as Lava Flows from New Eruption

The Icelandic Grindavík has once again been evacuated due to a volcanic eruption. At lunchtime on Tuesday, lava began streaming from a crater.

Iceland's Grindavík Evacuated as Lava Flows from New Eruption

Red Cross Condemns Israeli Attack on Ambulance Workers in Rafah

The remains of 14 rescue workers, who were killed in Israeli attacks on ambulances a week ago, have been recovered. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Federation directs sharp criticism towards Israel.

Red Cross Condemns Israeli Attack on Ambulance Workers in Rafah

Myanmar Earthquake Claims Over 1,600 Lives, Rescue Efforts Intensify

Over 1,600 people have been confirmed dead in Myanmar after Friday's earthquake, reports the military junta in the country. Many more have been injured in the quake that also affected Thailand.

Myanmar Earthquake Claims Over 1,600 Lives, Rescue Efforts Intensify

Ukraine Recovers 909 Soldiers' Remains from Russian Conflict

Kyiv announces that the remains of 909 Ukrainian soldiers who fell during the Russian invasion war have been returned to Ukraine. According to the responsible authority for prisoners of war, the return of the fallen is the largest so far during the ongoing war.

Ukraine Recovers 909 Soldiers' Remains from Russian Conflict

Myanmar Earthquake Adds to Struggles in War-Torn Nation

Friday's earthquake occurred in a country already scarred by civil war and previous natural disasters. People are struggling to survive, says Rico Wallenta, the Swedish Red Cross's envoy in Myanmar.

Myanmar Earthquake Adds to Struggles in War-Torn Nation

Israeli Strikes on Gaza Claim Over 20 Lives Overnight

Further 20 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip during the night to Tuesday, according to information from the hospitals in the Palestinian area. .

Israeli Strikes on Gaza Claim Over 20 Lives Overnight

Over 60 Dead in Latest Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza, Red Cross Hit

More than 60 people have been killed in Israeli bombings of the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, according to the Palestinian authorities. One of the Red Cross's buildings in southern Gaza has been damaged in the attacks.

Over 60 Dead in Latest Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza, Red Cross Hit

Sweden provides 300 million to Gaza

Against the background of "the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza", the government has decided on a new support package of 300 million kronor, targeted at the civilian population on the Strip. .

Sweden provides 300 million to Gaza

Over 1,000 dead in Syria – reports of massacres

At least 745 civilians from the Alawite minority in Syria have been killed by security forces and allies over the past three days, according to the British-based Syrian Human Rights Observatory (SOHR). "This is one of the largest massacres in the Syrian conflict," says SOHR chief Rami Abdulrahman in a statement.

Over 1,000 dead in Syria – reports of massacres

UN Urges De-escalation as Israel Expands West Bank Offensive

Israel's military has killed three militant Palestinians while expanding the offensive on the occupied West Bank to new parts of the city of Jenin, the army announces. .

UN Urges De-escalation as Israel Expands West Bank Offensive

"Man with the Golden Arm: How One Blood Donor Saved Millions"

Thanks to a rare antibody, Australian James Harrison's blood saved the lives of over two million children. Now, the "man with the golden arm" has passed away at the age of 88, reports GP.

"Man with the Golden Arm: How One Blood Donor Saved Millions"