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1. Somali migrant recounts torture in Libya but says hope for a better life still drives him

   Awale is one of hundreds of thousands of Somalis who have fled decades of conflict and hardship. While many seek safety in neighboring countries, others — like him — still dream of the West despite rising barriers

2. Avatar: Fire and Ash explores trust, loss, and family fracture, says Zoe Saldaña

   Saldaña explains that Neytiri’s willingness to follow her partner Jake Sully contrasts sharply with her own personality.

3. Kenyan parliament report condemns British army unit BATUK over decades of abuses

   The Kenyan lawmakers described BATUK’s presence as more akin to that of an “occupying force” than a partner — calling into question the long-standing defense cooperation agreement with the United Kingdom and demanding stronger oversight, accountability, and mechanisms for victims’ justice and compen

4. Morocco: Al Hoceima suspends classes as severe weather hits the region

   The temporary shutdown is part of wider precautionary measures taken across northern Morocco as the country faces a new wave of unstable weather, including rain, snowfall in higher elevations, and colder temperatures.

5. Putin says Russia and India will boost their annual trade

   Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the relationship between New Delhi and Moscow after holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.