Africa's richest man launches continent's biggest share sale
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.
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Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars
Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.
Body of missing runner found in South Africa
A nationwide appeal was launched after Elizabeth Moselakgomo went missing last week. Four other women’s bodies have been found nearby.
Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanity
The killing of the 16-year-old nearly a year ago had shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about social media.
Bali police investigate after Australian man and children found dead in home
Police were called after the man’s wife became concerned and asked neighbours to check on her family.
Hyrox athlete sparks debate for continuing race after soiling herself
Some have raised concerns around hygiene while others saluted her resolve to finish the race.
Swedish party blocs tied after Sunday vote, projections say
With 50% of the votes counted, the two main blocs were separated by only 20,000 votes, Sweden public broadvasteer SVT said.
Trump says he will remove all Irish whiskey tariffs as he ends two-day visit
Whiskey distilled in the Republic of Ireland faces the standard 15% tariff which applies to EU goods entering the US.
Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station
The former UK PM said “I don’t know what warped logic drove Putin to blow up a stationary Ukrainian locomotive on the Polish border this morning”.
Trump downplays warnings of AI risks, citing rivalry with China
The US President said “negative forces” were airing concerns about “things that won’t happen”.