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worldHundreds Freed from Boko Haram Mountain Hideout in Nigeria
At least 360 captives kidnapped by Boko Haram in March have been freed from a remote mountain hideout in Nigeria's Borno state.
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world9-Year-Old Rescued After 2 Years Locked in French Van
A 9-year-old boy was found severely malnourished and unable to walk after being locked in his father's van in eastern France since 2024.
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worldSahel Kidnappings Surge: Foreigners Targeted by Al-Qaeda Affiliate
Foreign nationals, particularly Chinese workers, are increasingly being kidnapped in Africa's Sahel region by al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM, fueling ransom demands and economic pressure.
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worldAustralian Police Discover Remains Believed to Be Kidnapped Grandfather
Human remains found in Australia are believed to be those of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian, kidnapped in a case of mistaken identity.