Marc Fogel, an American detained in Russia, is freed

Two British nationals detained in Iran

The man and woman, who have not been named, are accused of unspecified security-related offenses.

BBC News - 1h

Journalist, American among 3 prisoners freed from Belarus

Andrei Kuznechyk was released from prison and reunited with his family on Wednesday.

ABC News - 21h

WATCH: Marc Fogel greeted by Trump at the White House after being freed from Russia

American teacher Marc Fogel met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. Fogel was released by Russia after a years long imprisonment on drug charges.

ABC News - 1d

Who Is Marc Fogel? The American Teacher Caught in a Global Power Struggle.

Mr. Fogel, who had lived and taught in many countries, including Russia for nine years, spent 3 ½ years in Russian custody for having cannabis for medical use, and is in poor health.

The New York Times - 1d

Audrey Hepburn and Marc Bolan to get blue plaques

English Heritage says the plaques will celebrate the stars' cultural impact on London.

BBC News - 11h

Russian cybercrime kingpin to be exchanged for Marc Fogel: Official

Detained in Russia since 2021, Fogel landed back in the U.S. on Tuesday.

ABC News - 21h

Marc Fogel greeted by Trump at the White House after being freed from Russia

American Marc Fogel, who has been held in Russia since being arrested on drug charges in 2021, has been freed, according to the White House.

ABC News - 22h

US to release Russian in exchange for freed American teacher Marc Fogel

Alexander Vinnik pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering last year

Financial Times - 22h

White House says American among three freed in Belarus

The White House said Wednesday that President Trump secured the release of at least three people jailed in Belarus, including an American it has not named and a Belarusian journalist. The ...

The Hill - 23h

Who is Alexander Vinnik, Russian exchanged for Marc Fogel

The U.S. is expected to release Russian prisoner Alexander Vinnik, a cryptocurrency kingpin, in exchange for American Marc Fogel, who was freed by Russia earlier this week, the White House ...

The Hill - 1d

Russian money launderer to be freed in exchange for Marc Fogel

The Trump administration has agreed to send a convicted money launderer back to Russia in exchange for the release of American teacher Mark Fogel, a U.S. official told NBC News on Wednesday.

NBC News - 1d

Ukraine detains top intel official, accuses "the rat" of working for Russia

Ukraine's main intelligence agency, the SBU, says one of its most senior officials was disinformation back to Russia.

CBS News - 1d

Elon Musk’s Growing Power, Russia Releases Marc Fogel, and More

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The New York Times - 1d

Details hazy on deal to release American Marc Fogel from Russian captivity

It's still unclear how officials negotiated the deal for American teacher Marc Fogel's release from Russian captivity. Another American could be freed Wednesday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron ...

CBS News - 1d

Russian rouble surges after release of US teacher Marc Fogel

Currency jumps almost 3% against US dollar over growing hopes of end to Ukraine war

Financial Times - 1d

Steve Witkoff discusses American teacher's release from Russia after over 3-year detainment

Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the release of American Marc Fogel from Russia. Fogel, a teacher who was detained in Russia for ...

CBS News - 1d

Trump indicates Marc Fogel's release from Russia could help end war in Ukraine

President Trump has indicated that Marc Fogel's release from Russia could help end the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on that.

CBS News - 1d

What to know about American Marc Fogel's release from Russian captivity

American teacher Marc Fogel, who had been held in Russia since 2021, is back on U.S. soil after his release from captivity. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has ...

CBS News - 1d

Rubio: Marc Fogel release ‘good sign’ for cooperation with Putin end Ukraine war

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the release of American Marc Fogel from Russian captivity is a “good sign” for the U.S. and Russian President Vladimir Putin to work in cooperation to end the ...

The Hill - 1d

Jailed Russian released in US in exchange for Marc Fogel: Kremlin

The Kremlin said early Wednesday that American Marc Fogel's release came in conjunction with the Trump administration granting freedom to a Russian citizen held in a U.S. prison — though they were ...

The Hill - 1d

'I am not a hero in this': Marc Fogel meets with Trump after release from Russia

Marc Fogel, an American teacher who was held in Russia for three and a half years returned home to the U.S. after being released. Fogel met with President Trump where he expressed his gratitude to ...

NBC News - 1d

Trump meets with Marc Fogel after release from Russia

Marc Fogel returned to the United States on Tuesday after spending more than three years in prison in Russia, expressing his appreciation to President Trump during an emotional meeting at the White ...

The Hill - 1d

Marc Fogel, American teacher held in Russia for 3.5 years, back in U.S. after release

Marc Fogel, an American school teacher, held by Russia for 3 1/2 years, will be released and allowed to come home, the White House said on Tuesday.

NBC News - 1d

American teacher Marc Fogel arrives in U.S. after Russian captivity | Special Report

Pennsylvanian teacher Marc Fogel arrived on U.S. soil Tuesday night after Russia held him in captivity for more than three years. President Trump welcomed Fogel at the White House. CBS News senior ...

CBS News - 1d

Russia Releases Marc Fogel After Talks With Trump Envoy

The Kremlin freed Marc Fogel, a teacher held for more than three years on drug charges, in a deal negotiated by Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s Middle East envoy.

The New York Times - 1d

American Teacher Marc Fogel Released From Russian Prison

In a deal negotiated by the Trump administration, American teacher Marc Fogel is on his way home to the U.S. after over three years detention in Russia. The U.S. said he was wrongfully detained. ...

NBC News - 1d

Family of Marc Fogel reacts to his release from Russian prison: "It's extraordinary"

After three-and-a-half years of imprisonment in Russia, Butler, Pennsylvania, native Marc Fogel is returning home.

CBS News - 1d

Marc Fogel, American detained in Russia, freed after visit by Trump envoy

The White House announced Tuesday that it has negotiated the release of Marc Fogel, an American teacher who was imprisoned in Russia.

CBS News - 1d

Fetterman commends Trump, envoy on Marc Fogel release

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) commended President Trump for coordinating the release of American Marc Fogel from Russian detainment. “Marc Fogel’s return home is long overdue — and I know all of ...

The Hill - 1d

Marc Fogel released from Russia after talks with Trump envoy

White House claims detained teacher was freed after ‘show of good faith’ by Moscow

Financial Times - 1d

Russia releases American school teacher held for 3 1/2 years

Marc Fogel, an American school teacher who has been held in Russia for 3 1/2 years, was released and is due to come back to the U.S. Fogel had been sentenced to 14 years in prison by Russia. NBC ...

NBC News - 1d

Trump secures release of American detained in Russia

The Trump administration announced Tuesday it has negotiated the release of Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher who has been detained in Russia on drug charges since his arrest in 2021. National ...

The Hill - 1d

Russia releases Marc Fogel after Trump envoy visit, White House says

Russia has released Marc Fogel, an American schoolteacher detained since 2021, the White House announced. This comes after a visit from President Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff.

CBS News - 1d

Detained Ugandan politician starts hunger strike

Yahoo News - 2d

Halftime dancer waves flag in protest, detained

A person in Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, a confirmed performer in the 400-member field cast, was detained on the field Sunday night and could face charges after unfurling a ...

ESPN - 3d

Hostages freed and prisoners released in latest ceasefire exchange

Concerns have been raised about the appearance of the Israelis, while representatives for the released Palestinians say they all needed "medical attention".

BBC News - 4d

Red Cross 'increasingly concerned' at conditions for freed hostages

Yahoo News - 5d

Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as ceasefire continues

Hamas freed three more Israeli hostages today as part of the ceasefire deal in Gaza. The civilian men were held captive for 16 months after the Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023. ...

CBS News - 5d

Marc Fogel, an American detained in Russia, is freed

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