Nigeria’s first gold refinery could offer artisanal miners a lifeline

A decade on, the world has largely forgotten about the Chibok girls, who were kidnapped by Nigeria's Boko Haram Islamist militants. But for victims and their families, like Solomon Maina, who is still waiting for news about his daughter, the tragedy is ongoing.

Kenyan long-distance runner Eliud Kipchoge told Reuters on Thursday (April 11) that he expects to make history at the 2024 Games in Paris with a third consecutive Olympic marathon gold medal.

Crude oil prices subside as traders bet that the worst is over in tensions between Iran and Israel, although fears remain. Meanwhile, investors charge into safe-haven assets like gold, and Chinese market regulators roll out new investor protections.