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Coffee Stain Studios, the publisher behind hits like Valheim and Satisfactory, is donating £207,000 ($250,000) to charities that are aiming to provide aid to those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.In a statement posted on both Twitter and Instagram, the studio said that “Right now, millions of innocent people are suffering as a report of the needless, senseless war in Ukraine. Our hearts go out to all who have been affected.”Coffee Stain explained it would be donating the money to support the important work of Save the Children and the Red Cross, which is providing aid to people affected in Ukraine.

Before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered politics and found himself in charge of his country's fight against Russia's Vladimir Putin, he led a life as an on-screen performer. A former comedian, Zelenskyy, 44, starred as a head of state in the 2017 political satire "Servant of the People," which is also the name of the real-life political party he founded.

People from across the world are supporting Ukrainians after Russia invaded the country over a week ago.

A Lanarkshire dad who worked in Ukraine just weeks before Russia invaded is fundraising for the Red Cross aid effort in the war-torn country.

Grub, the indie food fair on Cheetham Hill’s Red Bank, is set to host a fundraising event for those being affected by the fighting in Ukraine.

Naman Ramachandran Global rights management company Eccho Rights has licensed “Servant of the People,” the 2016 series created by and starring Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, to Channel 4 in the U.K., MBC in the Middle East, ANT 1 in Greece and PRO TV in Romania, in solidarity with Ukraine and Zelensky.Fredrik af Malmborg, managing director at Eccho Rights, said: “Eccho Rights stands in solidarity with our friends and partners in Ukraine. It is our position that the best support the global television industry can offer to Ukraine today is to share this story.”Three seasons of the series and feature film are available to license from Eccho Rights.Nicola Söderlund, managing partner at Eccho, said: “The series is a comedy but also an important document of where Zelensky comes from.

Global networks including the UK’s Channel 4 have picked up Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s comedy series Servant of the People.

Amanda Holden has joined the outpouring of worldwide support for the Ukrainian people following Russia's invasion of their country.MORE: Amanda Holden reveals major plans for daughter Lexi once she turns 18The Heart FM star shared an incredibly poignant photograph showing an older lady looking understandably upset as she queues for a blanket from aid workers.WATCH: Amanda Holden shares cute clip with her lookalike daughtersShe wrote: "I feel so saddened and powerless about the situation unfolding in Ukraine. It's heartbreaking to see truly innocent lives being lost in a place they saw as safe and their home.READ: Amanda Holden reveals extent of Simon Cowell's injuries after latest accidentMORE: Strictly's Motsi Mabuse inundated with support after heartbreaking message"We can try and help by donating to the 'British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal' where all money raised helps someone affected to get food, medicine, water and shelter.

Sasha Urban editorJay Ellis (“Insecure,” “Top Gun: Maverick,”) will host the inaugural Anthem Awards.The virtual awards, to be held Feb. 28, were created to honor individuals and organizations for their social impact work.“It’s a tremendous honor to host the first annual Anthem Awards,” Ellis said.

Alissa Simon Film CriticVeteran Swedish documentary maker Magnus Gertten’s “Nelly & Nadine,” a love story that begins in the hell of the Ravensbrück concentration camp, world-premieres in Berlin. Rise and Shine World Sales reps this Panorama title“Nelly & Nadine” is the third film you have made inspired by archival footage showing survivors from German concentration camps arriving in Malmö, Sweden. What motivated you to start this project?  It all started out of curiosity.

ABC reported the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is allowing people who have had COVID-19 to donate blood a week after recovering from it.Queer men expressed their annoyance and anger on as the Red Cross has not eased the restrictions on blood donations in Australia for men who have same-sex sexual relations.One person responded to the ABC article via with the tweet, “Maybe if the Red Cross weren’t discriminatory against Gay, Trans and Non-Binary people, there would be more people who could donate?”Maybe if the Red Cross weren't discrimatory against Gay, Trans and Non Binary people, there would be more people who could donate?— Lady_Caster (@Noir_Duck) January 18, 2022Another person tweeted, “I was born with a toxic blood condition and cannot donate. My blood type is LGBTIQA-positive….”I was born with a toxic blood condition and cannot donate.

Casey Affleck made his romance with the actress Caylee Cowan official on Thursday as the two joined forces to donate blood to the Red Cross.The 46-year-old Oscar winner revealed on Instagram that he and his friends on his amateur baseball team had joined forces to donate amid a blood shortage.But also joining the players in donating was Casey's 'love' Caylee, 23, who did her best to help out even though she wasn't a fan of needles.

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bride-to-be Laura Trower spotted her dream wedding dress hanging in the window of a British Red Cross charity shop, she broke into a flood of tears at the remarkable find.

Jackie Baillie tabled a member's bill at Holyrood in 2019 in an effort to ensure the NHS supplied the mobility aids if requested.Under previous guidance, hospitals only provided wheelchairs to patients who would require one for six months or more.This meant patients who only required a wheelchair on a short term basis had to find the money to buy one themselves or rely on charities such as the British Red Cross.Following discussions between ministers, health bosses and Labour this rule will now be changed without the need for legislation.Baillie told the Record: "This change will see the lives of thousands of Scots improved.

Mystery Jets and Graham Coxon have been announced on the line-up for a socially distanced benefit gig at London’s Jazz Cafe next month.All three acts will play at ‘Live For Beirut 2.0’ on December 11, which is set to raise money for the victims of the huge warehouse explosion which rocked the Lebanese capital in August, claiming the lives of over 200 people.Other acts on next month’s bill include the likes of Nadine Shah and Django Django, who will both play DJ sets, and performances from Rose Dougall and Bessie Turner.Tickets will go on sale here from 10AM tomorrow (November 19), starting at £40 per person.We’re excited to announce we’ll be performing at Live for Beirut 2.0 @thejazzcafe next month to raise money for the Lebanese Red Cross

Mika has announced he will be live-streaming an ‘I Love Beirut’ benefit concert on Saturday September 19.He revealed his plans for the performance a few days ago on social media, with tickets going on sale yesterday (August 24).

horrific explosion in Beirut last week.A week ago a massive blast rocked the city in Lebanon, which is reported to have killed more than 200 people and injured thousands,In response, Mia, 27, who hails from Beirut, has decided to capitalise on her short-lived career in adult film by auctioning off the glasses she wore in her popular videos to raise money for the humanitarian efforts.Donating 100% of the proceeds from the eBay auction to the Red Cross, the star’s specs have already cracked the $100,000 (£76k) mark as of Wednesday, with four days left for potential bidders to name their price.In advertising the glasses, Mia wrote online: ‘The infamous Mia Khalifa glasses, the og’s!! – auction to 100% benefit Lebanese Red Cross.‘Condition is:

George and Amal Clooney have announced that they are making a big donation to help in the relief efforts in Lebanon after over 100 people were killed in a massive explosion in Beirut.

Lebanese-Canadians who watched in horror as an explosion levelled part of Beirut are now working to raise funds for hospitals treating the thousands of injured.