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Foot-and-mouth disease: how Indonesia is trying to control the outbreak by the end of the year

Threat of FMD is biggest for Indonesia’s smallholder farms where families’ entire livelihoods are at stake and access to vaccine can be a problem

The Guardian - AU

Oak fire near Yosemite grows to 17,000 acres, destroys 10 structures

LOS ANGELES — Crews fighting the massive, still-growing Oak fire near Yosemite National Park reported some progress for the first time Monday morning, containing 10% of the almost 17,000-acre blaze.

Los Angeles Times

Huge blaze rips down at least 9 homes in apocalyptic scene started by grass fire

The Texan neighbourhood of Balch Springs has had at least nine homes destroyed and as many as 20 damaged in apocalyptic scenes that were started by a grass fire in a nearby field

Daily Mirror

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Firefighters face punishing weather conditions in battle against raging fire near Yosemite

LOS ANGELES — A combination of heat, low humidity and parched vegetation continues to bedevil firefighters battling an inferno burning in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Yosemite that has forced thousands to flee their homes.

Los Angeles Times

Irish NGOs struggle to manage increase in Ukrainian refugee arrivals as Red Cross warns of 'very serious' situation

“The recent pulse of people has been caused by an increase of refugees coming in from Ukraine but that’s been further augmented by refugees coming in from other countries looking for political asylum. That particular pulse wasn’t foreseen at all."

Irish Mirror

Three runners are gored in a tense 5th Pamplona bull run

It was the first run with gorings in the festival so far this year. Three more daily runs before it finishes Thursday.

WEKU

Spain: Three runners gored in tense 5th Pamplona bull run

Spain´s Red Cross says three people have been gored and three others suffered bruises in a tense fifth bull run at Pamplona’s San Fermín Festival

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How isolating the Afghan Taliban could mean more young landmine victims

A group of Afghan children were grazing sheep in fields near the village of Bolak Wandi in eastern Helmand when they spotted a metallic object half-buried in the ground. Crowding round excitedly, they argued over who had found it first and who could sell it for scrap.

Reuters

'Saved my life': why blood donations are more vital than ever before

Red Cross said blood donations have dropped due to COVID and flu cancellations.

The Canberra Times

Andhra Pradesh: Students build app to enable quick access to blood donors

Blood banks across the State will be integrated with the app

The Hindu

Hamas Says Captive Israeli’s Condition Has Deteriorated

Gaza's Hamas rulers on Monday said the condition of one of the Israelis it is holding captive has deteriorated. The announcement marked a rare piece of information about the Israelis in Hamas captivity. The movement has given no details on the conditions or whereabouts of its prisoners, and it has…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘People are walking off the job’: workers blame American Red Cross for US blood shortage

Employees say staff shortages and low pay are causing donors to leave before giving blood, amid delays over new union contract

The Guardian - US

Sonam Lhamo is living the 'Aussie dream' after being forced to flee Tibet as a child

The challenges of starting a new life in Australia after being forced to flee your home country are enormous, but with hard work and the right support Sonam Lhamo is now living the "Aussie dream".

ABC News

What's in a (soi) name?

At the front of practically every soi in Bangkok, you'll notice a pole with a blue sign with white letters at the top proclaiming its name. However, if you look closer you may find many sois in Thailand can brighten your day with their curious names. Here are a few…

Bangkok Post

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Blood and plasma donations help save Charlie's life every week, and 1.5 million Australians each year

Charlie looks like any energetic four-year-old, but his life depends on the kindness of strangers, and as the nation's blood and plasma stocks dwindle, the Red Cross is calling for more donors.

Daily Record

Half of all Scots are lonely with many feeling more alone despite Covid restrictions easing

Red Cross fear cost of living crisis will increase the problem as people avoid socialising to save cash.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rolex Worn during WWII 'Great Escape' Sells for $189,000 in New York

A Rolex watch worn by a British prisoner during the real-life "Great Escape" from the Nazi Stalag Luft III prisoner-of-war camp sold for $189,000 on Thursday in New York. The final sum for the timepiece, sold to an anonymous buyer, was less than the $200,000 and $400,000 expected by Christie's,…

AAP

Women, low-income areas 'most generous'

Women and low-income earners are among Australia's most generous when it comes to donating to a good cause, new research by the Australian Red Cross shows.

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Reuters

Two Red Cross workers killed in attack in western Mali

Two Red Cross workers were killed on Wednesday when their car was attacked by unidentified armed men in western Mali, the global humanitarian organisation said on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

Protest against Rwanda in DRCongo capital draws hundreds

A recent upswing in violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by rebel group M23 brought out hundreds on the streets of Kinshasa, the capital, on Monday. The protesters blame Rwanda over its alleged support for the rebels, calling for the Rwandan ambassador to be expelled.

Al Jazeera

Anti-Rwanda protest in DR Congo over alleged rebel ‘backing’

Relations have been strained since the mass arrival of Rwandan Hutus in eastern DRC after the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

Al Jazeera

Civilians killed in eastern DR Congo rebel attack

ADF fighters accused of killing civilians with machetes in DR Congo’s Beni region.

The Times of India

Traffic curbs likely on Red Cross Road in Central Delhi during Parliament sessions

NEW DELHI: The normal traffic movement on Red Cross Road in Central Delhi may be restricted during Parliament sessions after completion of the New Parliament Building project due to security reasons, sources said.

Chicago Tribune

Lifeguard shortage threatens full opening of Chicago beaches and pools this summer

CHICAGO — As Friday marked the official start of summer beach season, the city continues to face a severe, widespread lifeguard shortage that could result in closed beaches and pools later this year.

Al Jazeera

DR Congo: Soldiers, civilians sentenced to death for selling arms

Those sentenced were found guilty of criminal association, war crimes, and participating in an insurrectional movement.

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