World must recommit to Geneva Conventions: Red Cross
Monday, August 12, marks the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions being finalized.
7 million livestock killed by extreme weather phenomenon
Climate change blamed for the phenomenon, which is a lethal combination of drought with severe snowy winters.
We Need to Talk About the UN in Gaza (and the Red Cross)
With the Gaza Strip in ruins and over a million displaced, should we be talking about defunding a United Nations organization catering to Palestinian refugees?
Israeli hostages sue Red Cross for "abandoning" Jews
Hostage with brain tumors who was released after more than 50 days in captivity said her health was neglected by the Red Cross.
Israel's "total siege" heralds "worst times" for Gaza
The densely populated Hamas stronghold is already under intense Israeli bombardment, with a ground invasion seemingly looming.
'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak recalls recent Hawaii trip amid wildfires
The TV host spoke about spending the summer in Hawaii, including Maui, as he expressed his shock at the wildfires
Ukraine scrambles to draft cyber law, legalizing its volunteer hacker army
The Ukrainian government is seeking to incorporate its volunteer hacker brigade, the IT Army, into the nation's armed forces, despite warnings.
Republicans want to ban people vaccinated for COVID from donating blood
If enacted, the legislation would "decimate" Montana's blood supply, opponents warned, likely leading to "unnecessary and unconscionable" death.
Five times the royals shocked with behind-the-scenes documentaries
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle aren't the first royals to release documentaries with Princess Diana, King Charles and Queen Elizabeth all having done the same.
Fact Check: Is Red Cross Funding Families of Mobilized Russians?
The Russian Red Cross was accused of reducing Russia's cost of war and helping it mobilize.
Video of Hurricane Ian Preparation in Luxury Home Sparks Debate
"Stay or go?" asked the woman on the video showing her luxury home's preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian.
Uvalde School Shooting: How You Can Help After 20 Killed at Elementary
"This tragedy highlights the importance of always having blood available on the shelf and before its needed," said the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center.
Red Cross Claims Team Stopped, Held as It Tried Again to Reach Mariupol
"Occupation authorities" are holding Red Cross members who were trying to enter Mariupol to evacuate civilians, Ukraine's deputy prime minister said.
Man Gets 87 COVID Shots to Collect and Sell Vaccine Passports: Report
Investigations are underway nationwide to determine if he received even more vaccinations.
Evacuation Route Offered to Fleeing Ukrainians Was Mined—Red Cross
Russia announced new "humanitarian corridors" that were denounced by Ukraine and its allies after two failed bids to evacuate civilians from Mariupol.
U.S. Soda 'Putin Punch' Created to Support Ukraine
A portion of the proceeds for the Connecticut company's new fruit punch flavor goes to the Ukrainian Red Cross.
Ukraine Seeks Red Cross Help With Russian Bodies: 'Bury Them With Dignity'
The Ukrainian ambassador to the United Nations urged the organization to not "let Putin hide" the scale of the tragedy.
Cyber Attack on Red Cross Data Stings Family Reunification Push, Feds Say
The State Department added that the hack "had real consequences" and "harmed the global humanitarian network."
Australia Unloads Supplies in Tonga, Despite Crew Being COVID-19 Positive
Following the powerful January 15 volcanic eruption in Tonga, the ship's crew planned on a contactless delivery to avoid the spread of coronavirus.
Tonga's Outlying Islands Hit by 49-Foot Wave, Most Structures Destroyed
Government officials reported three deaths so far, but they expect the number to rise as reports from outlying islands come in.
Give Blood, Get a Joint: Dispensary Offers Free Marijuana to Blood Donors
"A blood shortage is huge and people are dying because they need blood," the dispensary's owner Jerry Millen told Newsweek.
Couple Together for 40 Years Finally Wed After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
The groom said it wasn't until he received his diagnosis that he asked his wife to marry him.
Doctors Having to Make Critical Patient Care Decisions Amid Blood Shortage
A medical director for the American Red Cross spoke with Newsweek about the organization's worst blood shortage in over a decade.
Red Cross Sees 15 Percent Drop in Student Blood Donors During Pandemic
There's been a 62 percent drop in college and high school blood drives due to the pandemic. Overall, the Red Cross said donations dropped 10 percent since 2020.
Hero Dog Saves Family of Six From House Fire Before Christmas
If the dog hadn't woken the family members up during the 5 a.m. blaze, the family might not have survived, the dad said.
How to Help Hurricane Ida Victims: Ways to Donate and Volunteer
Several charities—both national and local to Louisiana—have pledged to help victims with immediate aid and long-term recovery.
Blood Centers Say Unvaccinated People Refuse Blood From Vaccinated Donors
Health care workers told Kaiser Health News that some unvaccinated patients have requested blood transfusions only from donors who have not been inoculated against COVID-19.
Red Cross Estimates Thousands of Afghans Wounded in Fighting
"The world is following events in Afghanistan with a heavy heart and deep disquiet about what lies ahead," UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
Red Cross Warns Indonesia Approaching 'Catastrophe' Amid COVID Surge
The Red Cross cautioned that Indonesia is "on the edge of a COVID-19 catastrophe" as the country navigates an increase in COVID-19 cases. Despite the surge, less than 5 percent of the adult population is fully vaccinated.
How to Help Victims of Surfside Building Collapse in Florida
As the search and rescue operations continue, here's how you can help the victims in Thursday's building collapse.