Uganda and Congo Free 200 Hostages From Militant Camp
More than 200 civilians are finally free after Ugandan and Congolese soldiers raided an Islamist militant camp in eastern Congo last week. The youngest hostage was just 14 years old.
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After 843 Days, Israel's Last Hostage Returns Home
A digital clock in Tel Aviv that counted every minute of 251 hostages' captivity finally stopped this week. The return of Ran Gvili's remains marks the first time since 2014 that Israel has no hostages held in Gaza.
South Africa Links Creativity to Freedom This April
A South African organization is celebrating creativity as a pathway to freedom by connecting World Creativity and Innovation Day with the nation's Freedom Day. The initiative aims to position African innovation as a global force for transformation.
Costa Rica Leads Americas in Press Freedom for 2026
Costa Rica climbed to 18th place globally in press freedom rankings, making it the only Latin American nation in the top 20 even as press freedom worldwide hits a 25-year low. The tiny democracy now ranks ahead of Canada, the UK, and Australia.
Rivals Unite: Religious Freedom Summit Bridges Divides
A Republican ex-governor and Democratic Holocaust survivor's daughter are proving that unity is possible in divided times. Their annual International Religious Freedom Summit brings together persecuted communities worldwide around one powerful idea: freedom for everyone, everywhere.
All 48 Hostages Returned Home After Middle East Deal
After more than 840 days, the final hostage from Gaza has been returned to Israel, completing a diplomatic achievement many thought impossible. The recovery marks the return of all 20 living hostages and 28 deceased, closing a painful chapter for dozens of families.
843 Days: Families Unite to Bring Every Hostage Home
After Hamas took 251 hostages on October 7, 2023, families refused to wait for help and built the largest citizen rescue movement in Israeli history. For 843 days, thousands of volunteers worked nonstop until the last hostage returned.
San Marcos Celebrates 32 Years of Juneteenth Freedom Events
The Juneteenth Foundation is hosting a month-long celebration of freedom in San Marcos, Texas, marking 32 years of honoring the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. From fish fries to unity walks, the nonprofit is bringing the community together throughout June to remember the promise of freedom.
Ona Judge: Escaped President Washington, Chose Freedom
In 1796, a 22-year-old enslaved woman walked away from the presidential mansion and outran America's most powerful man for the rest of her life. Her story of courage reminds us that freedom has always been worth any sacrifice.
Student Discovers Lost 1800s Freedom Story on Rhode Island Porch
A college student uncovered a rare 41-page handwritten manuscript detailing Thomas White's daring escape from slavery in the 1850s. The fragile document, found among family papers on a screened porch, offers an extraordinary window into one man's journey to freedom.
UK and Finland Defend Press Freedom in Argentina
British and Finnish ambassadors delivered a bold defense of independent journalism in Argentina, directly challenging government intimidation of reporters. Their message came during Argentina's Journalist Day celebration as press freedom concerns mount.
Last Israeli Hostage Returns Home After 842 Days
For the first time since 2014, no Israeli citizens remain held hostage in Gaza. Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili's remains were recovered and returned to his family, marking the end of a painful 842-day wait.
US Launches Freedom.gov to Break Internet Censorship
The State Department just unveiled a free app that gives people in censored countries access to an open internet. Freedom.gov arrives as billions face digital restrictions from China to Iran.
Slave Escaped George Washington, Chose Freedom Over Luxury
At 22, Ona Judge fled President George Washington's mansion in 1796, choosing poverty and freedom over comfort and captivity. Her brave escape and lifetime of resistance rewrote what we know about courage in early America.
Nobel Laureates: Science Needs Freedom and Time to Thrive
Nobel Prize winners gathered in Germany to share a powerful message: breakthrough discoveries need freedom, patience, and trust more than pressure for quick results. Their insights offer hope for the future of science and collaboration.
Nigerian Journalist Released After Press Freedom Group Steps In
Stanley Ugagbe walked free Monday night after the International Press Institute's Nigeria chapter successfully negotiated his release from police custody. The win highlights how press freedom organizations can protect journalists facing arrest.
Ghana University Leads World Press Freedom Day Dialogue
Ghana's University of Media, Arts and Communication brought together journalists, academics, and UNESCO officials to celebrate press freedom and tackle challenges facing the media. The event sparked renewed commitment to protecting free expression across the nation.
Sandcastle Man Gains Freedom After Hotel Del Split
After nearly 20 years delighting families on Coronado Beach, beloved sand artist Bill Pavlacka is starting fresh with creative freedom and overwhelming community support behind him.
Rare Founding Documents Tour America on Freedom Plane
For the first time in decades, nine original documents from America's founding are leaving Washington, D.C. to visit cities nationwide. The Freedom Plane tour brings history home before the nation's 250th birthday.
Kerala Opens Museum Honoring Freedom Fighter AKG
A new museum celebrating the life of legendary freedom fighter and communist leader A.K. Gopalan opens Tuesday in his birthplace of Peralassery, Kerala. The sprawling memorial spans two floors and brings his decades of struggle for justice to life through modern exhibits.
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