Russia has repatriated 550 servicemen from Ukrainian captivity through several exchanges since mid-May, Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova announced, with the first exchange occurring on her first day in office.
Mia Schem, a French-Israeli citizen, describes being shot and abducted by Hamas militants from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, and her 55-day captivity in Gaza. Her friend, Elia Toledano, was also abducted and later found dead.
A jaguar named Yaguara, orphaned by wildfires, has been successfully rehabilitated and released into Bolivia's Noel Kempff Mercado national park. This marks a historic achievement for jaguar conservation in the country, as it's the first successful rehabilitation and release of a jaguar into the wild in Bolivia.
A female jaguar named Yaguara, orphaned by wildfires, has become the first jaguar in Bolivia to be successfully rehabilitated and released into the wild. The initiative by Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY) aims to boost jaguar conservation efforts in the face of significant threats.
An Indian mother, battling cancer, is seeking her son's return after he was allegedly coerced into the Russian military and captured by Ukrainian forces. A Delhi court has directed the Indian government to secure the release of Sahil Mahmad Husen Majothi, highlighting the growing issue of Indian nationals in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Children in Nigeria face a devastating crisis as Boko Haram and criminal gangs abduct them, forcing child labor, marriage, and rape. This has led to millions out of school, with aid cuts exacerbating the situation and threatening future stability.
Five residents of Russia's Kursk Region and two from other regions have been released from Ukrainian captivity through humanitarian efforts involving both sides, as announced by Russian Human Rights Ombudsperson Yana Lantratova.
Russian servicemen recently freed from Ukrainian captivity have shared their plans and emotions upon returning home. They expressed a strong desire to reunite with family, find stable employment, and secure housing.
Russia accuses the West of 'legal war' and discrimination, while military reports mention Polish mercenaries in Ukraine. Tensions rise over drone recovery, prisoner exchanges, and alleged terrorism promotion. Global bodies like the UN and OSCE face scrutiny.
A former Nigerian military general, Abubakar, has died in captivity after being kidnapped by gunmen two weeks ago. The government stated he died from complications related to diabetes and hypertension, despite efforts to secure his release. The kidnapping occurred in Katsina state, a region plagued by criminal gangs known as 'bandits' who engage in raids, kidnappings for ransom, and looting.
Retired Nigerian army Major General Rabe Abubakar has died while held captive by gunmen in Katsina state. He was abducted with his wife last month, and his wife's condition remains unknown. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in north-west Nigeria due to criminal gangs and militant jihadists.
Canada and Marineland have agreed to move 30 beluga whales to aquariums in Spain and the US, ending their captivity. The plan faces final permit approvals and health checks, with advocacy groups calling it the 'least worst option'.
A new study published in Ecology and Evolution reveals that bird masturbation is a common and natural behavior, not a sign of stress from captivity. Researchers surveyed experts and keepers, finding the activity widespread across 120 species, more so in the wild than in captivity, and urged vets to avoid harmful interventions.
The Nova exhibition, commemorating the 378 victims of the 7 October music festival massacre, opens in London. The show features personal belongings and documented evidence to challenge denial of the atrocity's gravity, with security heightened due to potential protests.
A tiger that escaped captivity in Leipzig, Germany, after attacking a person was shot dead by police on Sunday. The injured individual sustained only minor injuries. The tiger belonged to trainer Carmen Zander.
Two South Koreans were rescued from scam-related captivity in Cambodia in separate operations. A man in his 30s was held in Sihanoukville after a fake job ad, and a woman in her 20s was confined in Phnom Penh after meeting someone online.
Russia has returned 193 Russian servicemen from Ukrainian captivity in exchange for 193 Ukrainian prisoners-of-war, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on April 24. The Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus receiving psychological and medical assistance before being transported to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation.
According to Yury Yurov, he and the other released man were immediately taken from the area where there were terrorists, and a helicopter arrived shortly to carry them to a hospital
