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John Arum, a University of Jos graduate, is safely home after being held captive for several days by kidnappers on the Jos-Kaduna highway. His alumni community is celebrating his return while holding hope for other victims still missing.
Four astronauts just became the first humans to travel toward the Moon in over 50 years, breaking a deep space distance record that stood since 1970. Their safe return marks a giant leap forward for NASA's plan to establish a lasting human presence beyond Earth.
Four astronauts just completed humanity's first journey around the moon since 1972, capturing stunning images of Earth, a rare deep-space eclipse, and the lunar surface. Their safe return marks a giant leap toward putting the first woman on the moon.
Four astronauts just completed humanity's farthest journey in over 50 years, traveling more than 252,000 miles from Earth. Their safe return marks a major milestone in NASA's mission to explore deep space.
Four astronauts are returning to Earth today after flying farther from home than any humans in history, completing NASA's first crewed moon mission in over 50 years. Their safe return marks a giant leap forward for humanity's return to deep space exploration.
The European-built life support and propulsion system performed flawlessly during the historic Artemis II mission, marking a new era of international collaboration in space exploration. Four astronauts are now heading home thanks to engineering built in the Netherlands and Germany.
A family of three survived a week adrift in the Pacific Ocean after their boat engine failed, rescued just after midnight by a Coast Guard crew scanning rough 10-foot waves. Their safe return home highlights the power of international cooperation and skilled watchstanders who never stopped searching.
A five-month-old ostrich from a roadside café ran 10 kilometers down a busy Thai highway after chasing a cement truck, captivating motorists before locals safely guided it home. No one was hurt, and the adventurous bird returned without a scratch.
After months of diplomatic pressure, one of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has returned home safely. The release marks a hopeful breakthrough as Japan continues working to free the second detainee.
After more than a week of searching, 21-year-old college student Jannah Sarabosing has been reunited with her family in Cebu. Her safe return came after dedicated police work and a community rallied together through social media.
Eleven South African men who say they were tricked into fighting for Russia in Ukraine have made it back home after months trapped in a war zone. Their families broke down in tears as they arrived at the airport, reuniting after a nightmare ordeal.
After an 18-year ban, Pakistan's vibrant kite-flying festival is back in Lahore, injecting $3.5 million into the local economy and restoring a beloved spring tradition. Thousands are flooding historic markets to buy kites and celebrate the safe return of Basant.