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British aid workers believed to have been detained by Russians in Ukraine named

Two British men who are believed to have been detained in Ukraine by Russian forces were working as humanitarian aid volunteers, a non-profit group has said. The Presidium Network said Paul Urey and Dylan Healey were captured early on Monday morning ...

29 Apr 2022 at 16:55

‘I’m not a hero but I’m not a wimp either’ – UK aid workers reflect on Ukraine

Aid workers from the UK who have visited Ukraine have shared the lessons they have learned over the past 12 months, with one saying: “I have never seen those looks on people’s faces before and I have spent years working in hospitals.” Nurse, ...

20 Feb 2023 at 00:01

Who were the aid workers killed in the Israeli air strike?

Seven aid workers were killed in an Israeli air strike while delivering food to besieged Palestinians in the Gaza Strip with the charity World Central Kitchen. Three British nationals, an Australian, a Polish national, an American-Canadian ...

03 Apr 2024 at 13:38

Hundreds pay tribute to British aid worker killed in Gaza

Around 700 people have gathered to pay their respects to a former British serviceman killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza. James “Jim” Henderson, 33, was among seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers who died when their convoy was ...

22 May 2024 at 18:53

Man becomes eighth Briton to die in Ukraine since Russian invasion began

A man has become the eighth British national to die in Ukraine since the start of Russia’s invasion. The identity of the individual, who the BBC reported was a man, is not yet known but the Foreign Office said their family has been ...

15 Feb 2023 at 02:10

Donate money not material goods, says humanitarian group on Ukraine border

An aid worker on the Ukraine-Romania border has urged those wishing to support refugees to send cash, not material items. Cassandra Nelson works for humanitarian group Mercy Corps, which has its European headquarters in Edinburgh. ...

12 Mar 2022 at 17:25

Family of Briton killed in Gaza ‘disappointed’ at no apology from Israeli PM

The family of Israeli air strike victim James Kirby said they are “disappointed” that the country’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not apologise after seven aid workers were killed. The 47-year-old was one of three British ...

03 Apr 2024 at 14:37

British aid workers killed in Gaza named as global condemnation of attack grows

Three British aid workers killed by an Israeli air strike in Gaza have been hailed as “heroes” amid mounting international condemnation of the attack. World Central Kitchen (WCK) confirmed British victims John Chapman, 57, James ...

03 Apr 2024 at 09:40

Aid worker’s friend turns grief into love by raising money for old boxing club

The childhood friend of a British aid worker who died in an Israeli drone strike in Gaza hopes to honour him by raising money for the boxing club he used to attend. James “Jimmy” Henderson was among the seven World Central ...

21 Apr 2024 at 13:21

Family pay tribute to ‘larger than life’ aid worker killed in Israeli air strike

The family of a British man killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza have paid tribute to his “larger than life presence” and his “legacy”. James ‘Jim’ Henderson, 33, was among seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) workers who ...

17 May 2024 at 12:39

Aid workers killed in Gaza were ‘heroes’, says charity as British victims named

Gaza air strike which killed British aid workers was ‘grave mistake’ says Israel

Seven aid workers, including three Britons, who were killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza will be remembered as “heroes”, the charity’s chief executive has said. British victims John Chapman, 57, James “Jim” Henderson,...

03 Apr 2024 at 01:25

We can’t abandon Ukraine, say British aid volunteers amid proposed ceasefire

The “few British aid workers” still delivering supplies to Ukraine have said they are unsure of what they are “walking into right now”, amid a proposed ceasefire deal. Kyiv says it is ready to accept plans for a 30-day ...

13 Mar 2025 at 11:00

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