Classmates hug ex-hostage, 5, as she returns to school

[ad_1] A five-year-old Israeli girl has returned to school after she was held hostage with her mother Daniele. Daniele and Emilia were kidnapped on 7 October during a visit to…

Gaza mother: ‘I’m not able to hug my children’

[ad_1] Amani Ahmed left her husband and children, who are eight, 13 and 15, in Gaza last month, unaware that war would break out just a few days later. She…

Need a hug? For $100-an-hour a new Cayman cuddle company can help

[ad_1] The first thing Emily explains is that her business is not an escort service. Hugs, cuddles, even a neck massage are all okay, but anything more is off limits.…

Russia’s Bear Hug Fades, but Europe Faces Rate Squeeze

[ad_1] Markets Heard on the Street The latest data suggests that Europe’s economy is shrugging off the impact of last year’s sky-high energy prices. Investors may turn their attention back…