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Many Nigerians buy their first ever shares - in the oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote.

A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.

The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.

The BBC understands Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are among the delegates allowed to enter the US.

The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.

People the BBC spoke to are excited by the prospect of working and studying in the EU, a suggestion Carney made this week.

Queensland's Fitzroy River has been selected for the 2032 Games, despite concerns over the course - and its inhabitants.

Sylvia Zin is among the family members of people imprisoned in China who are seeking Trump's help when he hosts the country's leader next week.

Sylvia Zin is among the family members of people imprisoned in China who are seeking Trump's help when he hosts the country's leader next week.

There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes Katya Adler.

Ties between Canada and the European Union have been getting closer as trade dispute with the US continue.

The US has not acknowledged carrying out February's deadly strikes on a primary school in Minab and a sports complex in Lamerd.

Joanna Wietrzyk has also forfeited her win in the fitness competition after competing last week.

Joanna Wietrzyk has also forfeited her win in the fitness competition after competing last week.

BBC Verify tracks down the location of a Houthi video showing the wreckage of an F-15 they claim to have shot down.

South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.

New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right election victory.

Left-wing opposition parties led by Magdalena Andersson look set to form the next government.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a Canada-EU alliance would create a "beacon for other democracies".

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said a Canada-EU alliance would create a "beacon for other democracies".

Left-wing opposition parties led by Magdalena Andersson look set to form the next government.

A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.

France's national library is lending the manuscript recounting the history of the Aztecs to Mexico.

France's national library is lending the manuscript recounting the history of the Aztecs to Mexico.

Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.

South Africa police have cautioned against assuming that all the killings are linked but many women are afraid.

A river that is home to about 500 saltwater crocodiles is given the OK to host Olympic and Paralympic rowing and canoeing events at the 2032 Brisbane Games.

Flooding has caused widespread disruption across Valencia and Catalonia in north-east Spain.

Under the plans, only children over 15 would be able to set up their own social media accounts.

Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

Mustafa Suleyman says he believes rival AI firm Anthropic is in effect teaching Claude it "may be conscious".

The body of veteran broadcaster Owen Ndlovu was found hours after armed men kidnapped him near Johannesburg.

The body of veteran broadcaster Owen Ndlovu was found hours after armed men kidnapped him near Johannesburg.

Trump’s tariff threat puts India’s Russian oil strategy- and its access to the US market - in a new bind.

The government wants to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.

The government wants to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.

There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

There is no doubt over the outcome of this vote, but for the Kremlin they are still an important moment.

Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.

Austin Tice’s abduction was approved by Syria’s former leader Bashar al-Assad, a source claims.

Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

Evan Spiegel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

Evan Speigel says it would be "an important step forward for the industry" in an interview with the BBC.

The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by Singapore police in a $2.2 billion money laundering case that are now up for auction.

The photos, provided by active military personnel, show a severed radar jet, flattened trailers and severely damaged buildings as a result of Iranian strikes.

The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday.

Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.

Black - who had business ties to Epstein - declined to appear and provide documents related to the convicted sex offender.

The 69-year-old White House chief of staff is a powerful figure and particularly close to the US president.