World308 abductees freed after separate attacks in northern Nigeria

Nigerian security forces say they have brought 308 abductees home after freeing them from kidnappers in a northern forest. The report also highlights a workforce crisis in South Africa’s textile industry, where thousands of migrant workers have left in recent months following violent xenophobic protests. In Lagos, a Nigerian artist is transforming ordinary clay into vivid portraits. His method combines science, tradition and creativity, and he hopes it will redefine the craft.