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A gunman opened fire on pedestrians and took hostages in Kyiv, resulting in at least six deaths before police shot him dead. The incident is being investigated as a terrorist act, with President Zelensky noting multiple versions under investigation.
Three armed robbers entered a bank in Naples, took 25 hostages, and then escaped through a hole dug beneath the vault, leaving police with many unanswered questions two days later.
The Rivers State Police Command successfully arrested three high-profile kidnappers who used social media to lure victims, leading to the rescue of two hostages.
More than 170 authors have declared their intention to leave the Grasset publishing house following the removal of publisher Olivier Nora by ultra-conservative media mogul Vincent Bolloré. The authors refuse to be "hostages of an ideological war."
Italian police freed 25 people briefly held hostage during a bank robbery in Naples, prompting a manhunt for the perpetrators who reportedly emptied safe deposit boxes.
More than 100 prominent authors have collectively left the French publishing house Grasset in protest against its new owner, billionaire Vincent Bolloré. The exodus was sparked by the firing of CEO Olivier Nora and concerns over Bolloré's perceived right-wing ideological influence on the company.
An Iranian national, Mahdieh Esfandiari, has returned to Iran after being convicted in France, following the release of two French citizens from Iranian detention. This exchange marks a significant development in diplomatic relations between the two countries.
French former hostages Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have shared details of their 17-month detention in Iran, describing their experience as "total dehumanisation." The pair recently unveiled their portraits at the National Assembly following their release.
French hostages Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have returned to France after more than three and a half years of detention in Iran, with reports detailing their harsh treatment.
La plainte s’appuie notamment sur un article du Canard Enchaîné mercredi, qui affirme que ce porte-parole, Sacha Straub-Kahn, a échangé avec plusieurs journalistes pendant l’audition de Rima Hassan…
Nigeria's army announced it rescued 31 civilians who were taken hostage during an attack on a church in northwest Kaduna state, while five people were found dead at the scene.
The jihadist group Boko Haram has demanded significant ransoms for six Chadian individuals abducted in Niger last month, after reportedly killing a seventh captive.
Nigeria's Defence Headquarters announced that 197 insurgents surrendered and 813 hostages were rescued during the month of March, continuing a trend of reporting operational gains.
A Wall Street Journal opinion piece advocates for a strong international stance against Iran's practice of taking hostages, arguing against concessions to the captors.
A costly resistance operation in Myanmar successfully saved hundreds of civilian hostages, underscoring the ongoing conflict and humanitarian efforts in the region.
Khady Diène Gaye has offered reassurance regarding 18 Senegalese individuals reportedly held 'hostage' in Morocco.
18 Senegalese "hostages" in Morocco: why the prosecutor's office appealed Seneweb
A situation involving 18 Senegalese citizens reportedly held in Morocco has taken a surprising turn, though specific details of the development are not immediately clear.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister has accused Hungarian authorities of detaining seven Ukrainian state bank employees in Budapest, calling them 'hostages'. The reasons for the alleged detentions are currently unknown.
For more than 40 years, the relationship between the United States and Iran has been defined by hostility, sanctions, proxy wars and the ever-present fear of nuclear escalation.
For decades, Iran has targeted and killed Americans and US allies. Its proxies took hostages. It attacked ships in the Gulf of Oman. Now, America is responding.
An IDF soldier, one of the last hostages freed by Hamas, has recounted being tortured and interrogated dozens of times during his captivity, sometimes for nearly 8 hours. He was considered a "diamond" due to the information he possessed.
Palestinians and Israelis cheer reunions as hostages released China Daily - Global Edition
Reports indicate that 18 Senegalese citizens are being held in Morocco, with one individual, Ibrahima Barry, facing a 'double punishment'.
Ahmet Khalifa Niass has written to King Mohammed VI concerning 18 Senegalese individuals reportedly held as 'hostages' in Morocco.
An attack on a supermarket in Kyiv resulted in at least six casualties. Following the incident, authorities successfully freed hostages who had been taken.
A gunman opened fire and took hostages inside a supermarket in Kyiv, resulting in at least six deaths before the attacker was killed in a shootout with police.
An armed gang forcibly entered a bank in central Naples, taking 25 customers and employees hostage before escaping through the sewage system.
A dramatic bank robbery in Naples saw 25 people taken hostage before being freed. The perpetrators executed a cinematic escape, entering the bank through sewers and vanishing underground.
A group of robbers carried out a "cinematic" bank heist in Naples, taking hostages and using actor masks before escaping through a specially dug tunnel or sewer system.
In Naples, bank robbers held 25 people hostage during a heist before successfully escaping the scene. The perpetrators reportedly vanished through a tunnel, evading capture.
Nigerian Army troops conducted a coordinated raid in Bauchi State, successfully neutralizing bandits, rescuing eight hostages, and recovering a significant cache of arms and equipment.
Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, two French citizens, have been released after four years of detention in Iran, marking the end of one of France's longest hostage cases and highlighting the limits of its diplomacy.
In den letzten Stunden vor der Waffenruhe kommen zwei Geiseln aus Frankreich frei. Über dem Happy End liegt ein Verdacht.
Corpul Gărzilor Revoluționare Iraniene (IRGC) a exercitat mult timp o mare putere, adesea subestimată, în Orientul Mijlociu.
Christians pray in quiet gatherings to mark the resurrection of Christ while holding on to hope for survival and peace.
Chad's embassy reported that suspected Boko Haram jihadists kidnapped seven Chadians in neighboring Niger, resulting in the death of one of the hostages.
Former hostages David Cunio and Keith Siegel, recently returned from Gaza, shared their personal reflections on the deeper meaning of freedom this Passover.
Public employees in Nicaragua, particularly those in the Ministries of Health and Education, report being denied permission to leave the country, subjected to workplace surveillance, and forced to display political loyalty, leading them to feel like hostages.
Discussions in Slovenia question whether democracy and national security are hostages of political battles, prompting calls for a National Security Council meeting. Political actors are engaging in diverse debates on key national issues, from economy and social policy to security challenges, with a unique six-party confrontation highlighting different perspectives ahead of elections.
The deceased were identified as Thengin Baite of Thawai Kuki village in Kamjong district and Thangboimang Khongsai of Shangkai in Ukhrul district.
Myanmar resistance forces have successfully rescued hundreds of hostages, though dozens were found dead during the operation.
Have I wrongly accused my neighbors and is a poltergeist actually haunting the attic? Or do they have something to hide?
Ukraine has accused Hungary of taking seven people hostage, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
Opinion | It All Started With the Hostages WSJ
The United States on Friday designated Iran a "state sponsor of wrongful detention," its first such move under a new blacklist that could eventually result in a travel ban.
The Central Regional Minister has confirmed that no deaths or injuries have been recorded following the armed attack on fishermen at sea near Senya Bereku, as efforts intensify to bring the stranded victims safely to shore.
The Spanish Police's GEO unit reportedly planned to storm the Congress during a past event, accepting the potential for up to 100 fatalities, but postponed the attack to protect prominent hostages.
This event was part of the Chabad-Lubavitch CTeen International Summit, an annual conference for Jewish teens from around the world.
'A piece of history': Freed hostages see their story retold at Berlin screening Haaretz
In Kyiv, a gunman opened fire, killing six people and injuring 14, then took hostages in a supermarket before being shot dead by police. The incident is being investigated as a potential act of terror.
Five people were killed in a shooting incident at a shopping center in Kyiv. Police intervened, killing the attacker and rescuing four hostages.
Five gunmen held hostages and robbed a bank in Madhya Pradesh in a swift operation lasting only 20 minutes.
Armed robbers held 25 people hostage during a bank heist in Naples, forcing open safety deposit boxes before making a dramatic escape. Reports indicate the perpetrators fled through sewage tunnels, eluding authorities.
Armed robbers stormed a bank in Naples, Italy, taking 25 people hostage before making their escape through a hole in the floor that led to an underground tunnel.
A Hamas bomber and a PFLP commander, previously exchanged for Oct. 7 hostages, are scheduled to speak at a trade union headquarters in Argentina. They are listed as 'Palestinian activists and former prisoners.'
Nigerian soldiers successfully raided bandit strongholds in Bauchi, resulting in the killing of several bandits and the rescue of kidnapped hostages. The operation also led to the recovery of various arms.
Returning French hostages, including Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, face trauma and administrative difficulties, prompting calls for the creation of a legal status for state hostages.
Two French citizens, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, have been released from Iran's Evin prison and returned to France after being held for 3.5 years. Their release follows diplomatic efforts.
“Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris are free and on their way to French territory, after three and a half years of detention in Iran,” Macron said.
The Nigerian army successfully rescued 31 hostages following an attack on a church, according to reports from Reuters.
A Saudi TV drama based on the 1987 Iran hostage crisis, filmed four years ago and shelved during improved ties, is now set to be aired as relations between Riyadh and Tehran sour.
A bus driver in Telemark, Norway, has been reported to the police and removed from service after telling students they were 'voluntary hostages' during a solo strike.
The Iran War is shattering the U.S. illusion of power, breaking truths that are being replaced by AI models and creating an epistemic collapse
Khady Diène Gaye has offered reassurance regarding the situation of 18 Senegalese individuals reportedly held as 'hostages' in Morocco.
The Rabat prosecutor's office has issued an appeal concerning 18 Senegalese individuals described as 'hostages' in Morocco, with their defense outlining its intentions.
A surprising turn of events has been reported regarding 18 Senegalese individuals described as 'hostages' in Morocco, suggesting a developing diplomatic or legal situation.
Hungary has detained a convoy belonging to a Ukrainian state bank, seizing $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kilograms of gold, and accusing it of money laundering, while Ukraine calls the detainees 'hostages' and the act 'state banditry'.
Kyiv claims that Hungary has detained Ukrainian bank employees who were transporting cash shipments, accusing Hungary of 'taking hostages and stealing money'.
The U.S. and Iran have a long history of tensions, including a CIA-led campaign to topple Iran's prime minister in 1953 and the taking of American hostages in 1979.
Rubio used this designation for the first time, made possible by a Trump executive order in the autumn of 2025. It "encourages" Iran to "stop taking hostages," under penalty of sanctions.
Dakar has launched a mobilization effort regarding 18 Senegalese citizens reportedly held as 'hostages' in Morocco.
Ordinary families became extraordinary advocates, fighting for 843 days to bring every Oct. 7 hostage home from Gaza, a demanding mission that is now complete.
Ahmet Khalifa Niass has written to King Mohammed VI concerning 18 Senegalese individuals reportedly held as 'hostages' in Morocco.