Hostages and Kidnappings

I was kidnapped, raped and tortured by ruthless human traffickers - only to be plunged into an… MailOnline13:20
Kwara police command arrests 22 suspected criminals Daily Post06:15
Pakistan says armed men kidnap, kill 9 bus passengers in restive province AsiaOne05:03
Billionaire poses with glamorous new fiancee and their baby while scorned ex-wife holds him… MailOnline02:47
Man accused of holding woman hostage as sex slave: 'The role-play went a little far' FOX 2 Detroit00:19
Two men charged with robbery and kidnap after stolen BMW crashes into Sunderland care home, killing two LBC News22:37

Latest News

In the last 5 minutes

Grand Forks man pleads not guilty to charges arising from alleged abduction Grand Forks Herald17:19

In the last half-hour

Fiona Phillips accuses husband of kidnapping her in heartbreaking Alzheimer's battle The Mirror16:56

In the last hour

Crack dealer abducted Dundee teenager over £2.5k debt claim Dundee Courier, Scotland16:36

In the last 2 hours

2 men get life term for kidnap and murder The Times of India16:13

'I remember the grubby hands stealing my soul,' former hostage tells lawmakers Ynet News16:05

Chechen woman to remain in Georgia after foiled abduction attempt by relatives Open Caucasus Media15:29

Salmon truck hijacked, driver abducted in southern Chile Intrafish15:27

Gaza death toll nears 60,000 as Israelis demand Netanyahu strikes Hamas hostage deal The Mirror15:27

Ex-hostage Ilana Gritzewsky says ‘political cowardice’ endangers captives The Times of Israel15:22

In the last 4 hours

Hamas fighter who invaded Israel, held Emily Damari hostage, killed in IDF airstrike The Times of Israel15:10

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Emily Damari hostage Israel National News - Arutz Sheva15:10

Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza, health officials say MailOnline15:05

New docuseries about kidnapped model announced after previous series filmed in Bolton The Bolton News14:57

Hamas terrorist who held Emily Damari hostage killed in IDF strike | Watch Ynet News14:24

IDF kills terrorist who took Emily Damari hostage to Gaza in his home Jerusalem Post14:14

Model Chloe Ayling says 'finally' as she speaks out over kidnapping by Midlands men Birmingham Live14:07

Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s father expresses frustration with Netanyahu as latest truce talks falter Jewish Telegraphic Agency14:00

The Israeli hostage held for 4,000 days in Gaza Jewish News Syndicate13:46

'Time is running out': Wife of man killed in October 7 attacks still waits for his body to return LBC News13:41

Security Forces Rescue Kidnap Victim in Anambra, Kill One ThisDay Live13:30

In the last 6 hours

Witness statement heard in Baku court from hostage of Khojaly genocide Trend News Agency13:15

Police search for suspects involved in attempted kidnapping of Gauteng top cop Eyewitness News13:05

Kogi Government uncovers criminal networks, talks tough The News Nigeria13:00

Khojaly genocide victim: Finding out that I was a guitarist, they pulled out my nails and broke my fingers Azerbaijan State News Agency12:59

Kogi Uncovers Criminal Network, Vows to Track Down Collaborators ThisDay Live12:28

Documentary ‘to unpack the truth’ of Chloe Ayling kidnapping Evening Standard12:26

Shekel weakens as hostage deal stalls Globes12:21

Seminarians kidnapped in attack on Nigerian seminary Vatican News12:19

13-Year-Old Boy Rescued from Kidnappers in Balkh Bakhtar News Agency11:42

BBC3 to document Chloe Ayling kidnapping case Broadcastnow.co.uk11:34

Bail granted for SANDF Special Forces 12 in Hawks murder case defenceWeb11:23

In the last 8 hours

Netanyahu aide faces charges of leaking classified info on Gaza hostages, destroying evidence Ynet News11:00

‘Dirty hands that stole everything I was’ Jewish News Syndicate10:42

Two men charged with offences including kidnap after car collides with Sunderland care home Sunderland Echo10:28

Police clarify reported attempted kidnap of Taraba LGA Chairman Nigerian Guardian10:06

Chinese rescued, 12 suspects arrested in Parañaque kidnapping --Akg GMA News09:45

Earlier today

Joint security team guns down one, rescues an abducted victim in Anambra The Authority08:51

A Diplomatic Test for India Amid Mali's Escalating Crisis Observer Research Foundation08:47

War as a Failed Political Project: No Liberation, No Democracy, No Stability Daraj08:26

Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s father asks Netanyahu to stop ‘taking credit’ for his return The Times of Israel08:23

Gov Barasa wants Malala investigated over abduction claims The Standard08:22

Trump hopes for Gaza deal within a week, as sources allege Netanyahu stalling The Times of Israel07:32

Life swells alongside tragedy for the then-pregnant spouses of October 7 victims The Times of Israel07:14

Murderous rampage, fight until the last terrorist was eliminated Israel National News - Arutz Sheva07:01

Abbas urges Hamas to free hostages, says it won’t rule postwar Gaza The Times of Israel06:41

12-year-old girl killed in operatives-kidnappers’duel in Edo Nigerian Guardian06:03

'A hostage in their own home' - Builder sentenced for unfair trading Yorkshire Post06:02

Held Captive by a Russian Serial Killer | True Crime Reports Al Jazeera05:38

Faculty group demands release of Cal State professor ‘kidnapped’ by ICE The College Fix05:32

IDF failed to stop Ofakim Oct 7 massacre as 33 killed before troops arrived, probe finds Ynet News05:25

Rajasthan Man Among 3 Indians Kidnapped By Al Qaeda-Linked Group In Mali NDTV.com04:50

Gujarat Man Among 3 Indians Kidnapped By Al Qaeda-Linked Group In Mali NDTV.com03:49

Cal State Calls For Release Of Professor Arrested At Immigration Raid Protest Patch03:47

Prosecutor to let registered sex offender walk free after elementary school kidnapping attempt Fox News03:31

‘The least I can do is remember them’: Suburban residents march to call for release of Oct. 7 hostages Daily Herald, Illinois03:09

Reservist injured during aid convoy protest Israel National News - Arutz Sheva03:06

Sen. Alex Padilla: If ICE Agents Don't Have To ID Themselves, Why Wouldn't You Think You're… RealClearPolitics (Video)02:59

Joyce Vance: Masks Won't Keep ICE Agents Safe If Someone Lawfully Defends Themselves From… RealClearPolitics (Video)02:59

'I am hopeful we will sort it out in the coming week' Israel National News - Arutz Sheva02:57

Punjab: 4 pose as Nihangs to kidnap woman, hijack car in Mohali; arrested within 10 hours The Times of India02:55

Trump hopes to 'straighten out' Gaza ceasefire talks within a week India Today02:54

Woman allegedly stabs person, attempts to kidnap baby KSLA01:03

Former hostage Agam Berger performs at Air Force pilot's graduation ceremony Jerusalem Post00:35

Freedom Flotilla sails again after Israeli kidnapping Morning Star00:07

Yesterday

Israeli strikes kill at least 32 in Gaza as Palestinian war deaths top 58,000 Daily Herald, Illinois22:14 13-Jul-25

All eyes on Trump and Netanyahu 3.0 All Israel News21:39 13-Jul-25

Military action following lack of hostage deal: Netanyahu’s path forward in Gaza - analysis Jerusalem Post19:22 13-Jul-25

Cashier kidnapped, assaulted over Rs 5-lakh theft allegation in Bengaluru The Times of India18:55 13-Jul-25

IDF admits error in deadly strike on water delivery site as truce talks stay jammed The Times of Israel18:18 13-Jul-25

Gunmen Abduct Uromi Chief Imam, Muslim Students President Independent Nigeria18:11 13-Jul-25

'It was a kidnapping’: Mom shares horror of son's inhumane deportation Daily Kos18:04 13-Jul-25

Chief Imam kidnapped in Edo Nigerian Guardian17:52 13-Jul-25

Jamal White, Missing 7-Year-Old Allegedly Abducted at Gunpoint in Milwaukee, Found Less Than 24 Hours Later People17:44 13-Jul-25

AFRICA/NIGERIA - Armed attack on the Seminary in Ivhianokpodi: three young seminarians kidnapped Agenzia Fides17:25 13-Jul-25

Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue 17 passengers in Taraba Daily Post17:22 13-Jul-25

Hostage's brother to Netanyahu: 'If something happens to me, will you save me?' Ynet News17:22 13-Jul-25

Police shoot at suspect who held homeowner hostage with knife to his throat Flint Journal, Michigan17:10 13-Jul-25

Gaza hostage talks stalled by Knesset recess, not IDF troop placement - analysis Jerusalem Post17:07 13-Jul-25

Police Operatives Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue 17 Passengers In Taraba Channels Television16:54 13-Jul-25

Security forces rescue kidnap victim, kill hoodlum in Anambra Daily Post16:52 13-Jul-25

Mother of Gaza hostage: 'Without immediate medical treatment, Alon will lose his eyesight' Jerusalem Post16:47 13-Jul-25

How notorious crime gang smuggled £125million of heroin into Britain before mob boss tortured… MailOnline16:13 13-Jul-25

Edo: Gunmen kidnap Chief Imam in Uromi Daily Post16:11 13-Jul-25

Eric Navarro to Newsmax: Hamas Uses Hostages in 'Propaganda War' NewsMax15:17 13-Jul-25

Bandits kill two, abduct 25, rustle cattle in Zamfara raids Daily Post15:10 13-Jul-25

As Gaza conflict drags on, Hamas likely to attempt more abductions of soldiers All Israel News14:50 13-Jul-25

S.C. man sentenced for trying to kidnap girl out of mom’s arms WRDW14:49 13-Jul-25

Bike-borne men abduct woman, assault male friend and flee with their car in Mohali Indian Express14:41 13-Jul-25

Vigilante killed, locals abducted in fresh bandits attack in Zamfara village Daily Post14:39 13-Jul-25

Mother of hostage Alon Ohel demands his release after doctors warn he may go blind Ynet News14:18 13-Jul-25

Two suspects arrested for kidnapping and murder in Eastern Cape The South African13:30 13-Jul-25

I was kidnapped, raped and tortured by ruthless human traffickers - only to be plunged into an… MailOnline13:20 13-Jul-25

Forest security operatives rescue kidnap victim, arrest perpetrator in Kwara Daily Post12:48 13-Jul-25

Why any ceasefire in Gaza will not hold The Independent12:44 13-Jul-25

Child rescued from kidnappers in Balkh Pajhwok11:56 13-Jul-25

Police officer arrested over armed gold mine robbery Bulawayo24News11:55 13-Jul-25

Kogi uncovers vendors supplying food, fuel to kidnappers Nigerian Guardian11:47 13-Jul-25

Huge collection of flowers outside Sunderland care home after crash tragedy Chronicle Live11:21 13-Jul-25

Daily Briefing July 13: Day 646 – With hostage talks at a standstill, who is to blame? The Times of Israel11:21 13-Jul-25

NY Times rejects Netanyahu’s denial of report he prolonged Gaza war to stay in power The Times of Israel11:11 13-Jul-25

Health Minister: I Will Not Allow Children's Hospital to Be Held Hostage to Political Calculations Bulgarian News Agency10:10 13-Jul-25

DSS Abducts Journalist Amieyeofori Over NUPRC Corruption Report, Holds Him Incommunicado Since… Sahara Reporters09:34 13-Jul-25

Netanyahu says he’s ‘confident’ hostage deal can be reached, Iran in ‘deep trouble’ The Times of Israel09:09 13-Jul-25

Former Uda boss jailed for kidnap and torture of petty criminal stripped of almost £2,000 Belfast Telegraph09:04 13-Jul-25

Woman forced to dig her own grave escapes kidnap using friend's dead body The Mirror09:01 13-Jul-25

‘A new Middle East is possible only if all the hostages return home’ - At rally, Eli Sharabi asks Trump to help bring… All Israel News08:51 13-Jul-25

12-yr-old girl killed during rescue of 14 kidnap victims in Edo — Police Nigerian Guardian08:51 13-Jul-25

Netanyahu to meet with small group of ministers on hostage-ceasefire talks Jerusalem Post08:47 13-Jul-25

Benue lady abducted by one chance, found dead in Abuja Daily Post08:13 13-Jul-25

Thousands demonstrate across Israel for deal with Hamas to release hostages Premium Times, Nigeria07:35 13-Jul-25

Haim Ramon opposes Witkoff outline Israel National News - Arutz Sheva06:44 13-Jul-25

Watch: New York man’s failed attempt to abduct child; netizens applaud parents quick response The Times of India05:13 13-Jul-25

Man extradited to Arizona to face charges 6 years after allegedly abducting children KTAR.com, Arizona04:40 13-Jul-25

Four charged over alleged bushwalker kidnap and assault 9News04:29 13-Jul-25

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