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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

‘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

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

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The Fourth of July Is One of America's Highest Drowning-Risk Days: What Parents Need to Do Today

July 4 is one of America's highest drowning-risk days. The American Red Cross identifies 5 core water safety skills every child should have. Here's the checklist for parents today.

Medical Daily

'Don't tell my wife': How a Venezuelan man trapped under rubble for over a week was rescued alive

A security guard, Hernan Alberto Gil Flores, miraculously survived eight days trapped under rubble after twin earthquakes in Venezuela. Rescuers, including international teams, painstakingly tunneled for over 100 hours, maintaining contact and providing sustenance. His survival, a beacon of hope amidst devastation, saw him emerge to a tearful reunion, offering…

The Times of India

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from basement eight days after twin quakes

The earthquakes destroyed tens of thousands of buildings across northern Venezuela, killing more than 2,200 people, and leaving La Guaira state as the hardest-hit region in the country.

Euronews

Venezuelan man saved from collapsed mall eight days after earthquakes

Security guard Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, 43, initially told rescuers not to tell his wife in case he did not survive

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Security guard rescued from building basement eight days after Venezuela earthquakes

An international rescue team saved a 43-year-old man from a collapsed shopping centre in Venezuela's La Guaira on Thursday, eight days after back-to-back earthquakes devastated the coastal region. Rescuers first made contact with the survivor, Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, at the weekend and were able to pass him water and…

France 24

'Night of hell': Ukraine, Russia vow escalation after massive attack kills dozens in Kyiv

Russia launched one of its largest ever missile and drone attacks on Kyiv late on Wednesday with blasts continuing through Thursday morning killing at least 25 people. Buildings damaged in the strikes includes apartment blocks and a Red Cross warehouse filled with humanitarian supplies.

France 24

The U.S. Is Entering Summer's Most Critical Blood Shortage — Here's Why It Happens Every Year and What to Do About It Today

Red Cross issued urgent donor appeal June 8, 2026 citing alarming donation drop. NJ blood bank hit less than 2-day supply. Summer trauma season makes June–August most critical.

Medical Daily

Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon as attacks persist despite Iran threat

Iran has warned that it will resume attacks if Israel continues striking Lebanon, but Israeli leaders on Monday insisted they would not be deterred.

Euronews

US military launches new strikes on Iran after Apache downing near Strait of Hormuz

US says it has begun strikes against Iran following crash of Army Apache helicopter off Oman coast. The US military announced that it has begun strikes against Iran following the crash of a US Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman. In a statement posted to social media, US…

France 24

Ukraine's €90bn EU loan is ready to roll out. But where will the money go?

A massive European rescue package could help Ukraine defend critical territory more than four years after Russia's full-scale invasion.

Euronews

Israeli top court rejects Red Cross prison visits ban

Israel's top court has ruled authorities have to allow the International Committee of the Red ‌Cross to visit Palestinian prisoners.

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The Independent UK

US-Iran war in numbers: Trump’s war costs more than $29bn in three months

As the war grinds on, conservative estimates put the cost of munitions to the US in the multi-billions, with some analysts suggesting the figure could already be as high as $1 trillion

Euronews

Russia urges foreign residents and diplomats to leave Kyiv as it threatens more strikes

One day after one of Russia's worst attacks on Kyiv since its 2022 full-scale invasion, Moscow warns foreign residents and diplomats to leave Ukraine's capital, as it says it does not intend on slowing down its attacks.

The Economic Times

During World War I, specially trained 'mercy dogs' rescued wounded soldiers and delivered medical supplies on battlefields too deadly for human medics

World War I saw brave mercy dogs, also known as casualty dogs, on the front lines. These intelligent animals, wearing Red Cross vests, searched battlefields for injured soldiers. They carried first-aid supplies and liquor, guiding survivors to safety. Many dogs stayed with dying soldiers, offering comfort in their final moments.

The Independent UK

Nigerian military airstrike kills 100 civilians at a market, rights group claims

Nigeria's military has denied a rights group's claim that an airstrike killed 100 civilians in a market over the weekend

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The Guardian - UK

Zack Polanski says he was wrong to call himself a Red Cross spokesperson

Green party leader also accuses rightwing media of politically motivated attacks as popularity grows

The Independent UK

Local elections 2026 live: New poll shows Labour could lose control of Wales for the first time

Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan said Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership was ‘an issue on the doorstep’

Evening Standard

Green leader Zack Polanski admits he was 'wrong' to claim British Red Cross spokesperson role

The Green Party leader said he ‘used the wrong word, and I accept that’

The Independent UK

Pope Leo says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump after president’s Truth Social meltdown at pontiff over Iran remarks

‘And yet as it happens, it was looked at as if I was trying to debate again the president, which is not in my interest at all,’ Leo said Saturday

We Got This Covered

The man reportedly behind the Trump AI Jesus image (and detested by officials) has been quietly stirring up chaos

Dude’s an agent of chaos.

The Mary Sue

Major humiliation for Donald Trump as ships ignore his Hormuz blockade bluff and sail right through

Donald Trump’s high-stakes gamble to squeeze Iran by blockading the Strait of Hormuz just got a reality check. Within hours of the U.S. Navy’s supposed ironclad blockade taking effect, multiple ships — including some linked to Iran and even a Chinese tanker — sailed right through the waterway like it…

International Business Times UK

AI Clip of Jesus Smacking Donald Trump into Lake of Fire Goes Viral: 'Your Reckoning Has Come'

An AI-generated video showing Jesus confronting Donald Trump has gone viral, igniting global debate over religion, politics, and the growing impact of AI-generated content.

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