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Raymond Nicholson Kidnaps Pop Star in 1990s Thriller "The Starling Girl

In a 1990s-set comedic horror thriller, Paul Duerson (Raymond Nicholson), obsessed with pop star Sofia (Samara Weaving), kidnaps her, leading to a confrontation with her bodyguard and boyfriend.

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British Couple Detained in Iran Amidst Concerns for Their Safety

A British couple, Lindsay and Craig Foreman, were arrested in Iran on January 3rd, 2024, on espionage charges while traveling, prompting their son to publicly appeal for their release due to concerns about their safety and well-being.

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Potential Prisoner Exchange for Kidnapped Researcher in Iraq

A potential prisoner exchange is being negotiated in Iraq to free Russian-Israeli researcher Elizabet Tsurkov, kidnapped in Baghdad in March 2023, potentially in exchange for Mohammadreza Nouri, an Iranian IRGC member imprisoned for killing a US citizen; the deal requires US approval.

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Hamas to Release Israeli-American Soldier

Hamas announced the imminent release of Israeli-American soldier Eden Alexander within 48 hours as a goodwill gesture towards the US, potentially paving the way for broader negotiations for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, while Israel remains uninvolved in the negotiations.

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American Teacher Wrongfully Detained in Russia

73-year-old American Stephen J. Hubbard, a teacher seized from his home in Izyum, Ukraine, in April 2022, has been wrongfully convicted by Russia as a mercenary and sentenced to almost seven years in a prison camp; the U.S. government is working for his release.

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Nemmouche Trial: Journalist Testifies to Continued Threat

During Friday's hearing in the trial of Mehdi Nemmouche, French journalist Didier François, a former hostage, testified that Nemmouche displayed the same behavior and obsessions as during his captivity, asserting that Nemmouche aimed to recruit and radicalize prisoners, demonstrating an ongoing thre...

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Irishwoman Among Eight Kidnapped in Haiti

Eight people, including Irishwoman Gena Heraty and a three-year-old, were kidnapped from a Haitian orphanage on Sunday; Ireland's government is working with Haitian officials to secure their release.

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Flight 149: Four Months as Human Shields in Kuwait

British Airways Flight 149, carrying nearly 400 passengers from London to Kuala Lumpur, was unexpectedly grounded in Kuwait during the Iraqi invasion on August 2, 1990, resulting in a four-month ordeal as human shields, leading to a class-action lawsuit due to severe trauma and alleged government ne...

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Utah Man Arrested, Charged with Kidnapping Family in Six-Month Hostage Situation

Dominic Garcia, 23, of Utah, was arrested on Saturday and charged with 28 felonies for holding his pregnant girlfriend and her family hostage for six months under the false pretense of cartel threats. Police found the family holding Garcia at gunpoint when they arrived at the home.

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Former Taliban Commander Pleads Guilty to Terrorism, Kidnapping

Haji Najibullah, a 49-year-old former Taliban commander, pleaded guilty on Friday in Manhattan federal court to providing material support for acts of terrorism, including the 2008 kidnapping of New York Times reporter David Rohde and another journalist, and attacks that killed three U.S. soldiers i...

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Wife of Ex-Rivers Official Raises Alarm After Husband's Allegations Against Governor

On March 29, 2025, Florence Nwaeke, wife of former Rivers State Head of Service George Nwaeke, publicly appealed for help after her husband appeared in a video alleging bribery and violence by Governor Sim Fubara, who denies the claims and released WhatsApp chats suggesting Nwaeke sought money.

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Israeli Hostage Details 16-Month Gaza Captivity

Agam Berger, an Israeli soldier freed in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, recounted her 16-month captivity in Gaza, describing varying conditions, her observance of Judaism despite challenges, and forced participation in a release ceremony.

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