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‘We gave all the support we could’: how the Red Cross responded to the Turkey-Syria earthquakes

Following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, volunteers such as Meltem Elmaci and specialist responders like Julia Brothwell were on the ground giving vital assistance

The Guardian - UK

Driving the hassle out of donating goods to charity

The Red Cross is hoping for record-breaking donations later this month with Uber picking up clothes for free in a bid to take the hassle out of giving.

AAP

Thousands of refugees could be made homeless in UK’s asylum backlog clearance

Red Cross warns 28-day ‘move-on’ process is not enough time for asylum seekers to find new accommodation

The Guardian - UK

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‘No time to grieve’: residents lament decision to reopen Maui to tourism

Two months after wildfires devastated West Maui, officials announce ‘phased’ reopening as locals struggle to survive

The Guardian - US

Morocco's earthquake and Libya's floods highlight obstacles to relief efforts, from botched disaster diplomacy to destroyed infrastructure

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Morocco on Sept. 8, 2023, causing widespread damage in mountain villages. Three days later, an unusually severe Mediterranean storm caused two poorly maintained Libyan dams to collapse, resulting in massive floods in and around the port city of Derna.

The Conversation

Immediate aid and sustainable solutions: how the Red Cross is bringing relief to drought-stricken Kenya

Countries across sub-Saharan Africa are experiencing multiple, overlapping crises. In Kenya, where drought is affecting millions, the Red Cross has supported more than 200,000 people as part of its response – providing access to life-saving humanitarian support

The Guardian - UK

Two major Chicago-area hospitals are unaffected so far in national blood shortage

Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Rush University Medical Center officials say the shortage hasn’t touched them or affected surgical schedules. But both call on Chicagoans to donate blood and platelets.

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Stampede at opening ceremony of Indian Ocean Island Games kills 13 and injures over 100

Visuals from the rescue operations showed Red Cross workers tending to injured people near the athletics track

The Independent UK

A go bag is an essential tool during natural disasters. Here's how to build your own

Natural disasters can happen anywhere with little to no notice. FEMA and the Red Cross say everybody should have an emergency go bag prepared.

WEKU

Four Mexican fall to death while climbing Pico de Orizaba mountain

Climbers fall while scaling southern slop of Mexico’s tallest mountain

The Independent UK

After Maui's deadly fires, one doctor hits the road to help those in need

The death toll from Maui's fires has surpassed 100. Many more were injured. Others fled without their prescription drugs. Getting victims the care they need has been tough. One doctor is stepping up.

WEKU

41 dead in migrant shipwreck according to 4 survivors who set off from Tunisia

Forty-one people are believed dead after a migrant boat capsized off Tunisia

The Independent UK

The Geneva Conventions explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world

In this series, The Week looks at the ideas and innovations that permanently changed the way we see the world.

The Week

The return of the siesta: How extreme heat will change your work day

Companies may have to shift working hours and give workers a break during the hottest times of the day, the Red Cross says.

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Edinburgh volunteer celebrates 75 years with British Red Cross benefitting 'thousands of people'

A British Red Cross volunteer is celebrating 75 years of working with the organisation and benefitting 'thousands of people' since joining the service the same year the NHS was formed.

France 24

Two months of war brings Sudan's health system to the brink

In this edition: as the war in Sudan enters its third month, the country's health system has all but collapsed. We hear from the Red Cross. We also have a report from our correspondent in Niger, where the fate of a mining company's operations is in question. Plus we meet…

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskiy steps up criticism of International Red Cross over inaction at Kakhovka dam

Ukrainian president’s remarks echo previous comments about international bodies’ failure to intervene more decisively

The Guardian - UK

Kakhovka dam: Zelenskiy visits flood-hit region and criticises international response

Ukraine president says it is impossible to predict how many people will die in Russian-occupied areas as he appeals for assistance

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Queen Letizia of Spain’s patterned midi dress and fuchsia satchel bag prove bold is best on latest engagement

Queen Letizia of Spain’s patterned midi dress and vibrant pink bag showcased bold colors at their best for the summer season

Reuters

A week after Congo floods, volunteers dig through debris for bodies

With shovels, sticks and bare hands, Red Cross volunteers struggled to clear caked mud from around a body half buried in a landslide in Bushushu village in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh Governor presents Red Cross Gold Medals to district Collectors, philanthropists

Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, who is also the president of the State branch of the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), took part in the World Red Cross Day celebrations held in the Durbar Hall of the Raj Bhavan here on May 8 (Monday). World Red Cross Day is…

Daily Mirror

Worst drought since Live Aid devastating East Africa with children dying of hunger

The Mirror spoke to families desperately trying to survive the sixth year without a rainy season - watching beloved children, siblings and parents die of starvation

Evening Standard

The Red Cross asks FPS gamers to ‘play by the rules’ of real-life war

The well-meaning ‘Play by the Rules’ initiative is hard to pull off in a gaming environment, and feels a touch facile as a result

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Red Cross wants you to follow Rules of War in multiplayer games

The Red Cross is partnering with Twitch streamers to promote the Rules of War in multiplayer games and FPS games

PC Gamer

Please stop doing war crimes in multiplayer games, it's upsetting the Red Cross

The organisation's Play By The Rules campaign has four simple steps to keep yourself out of the Hague.

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