Flash Briefing: Fossil jaw found in Tibet; Cyril's clean up claims 2 more; Tesla raise sparks shares

The best-read story on The Wall Street Journal sets out new clues on human evolution. A fossil jaw found in the Himalayan Highlands of Tibet has got scientists excited. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s anti-corruption drive has claimed another two scalps - National Laboratory Service Chief Executive Officer Joyce Mogale and Chief Financial Officer Sikhumbuzo Zulu. Gold fell to its lowest in a week on Thursday, reports Reuters, as the US Federal Open Market Committee doused expectations of a near-term rate cut and on lack of physical demand in Asia. In New York, the Tesla share price perked up on an announcement it would seek to raise about $2bn through debt and stock offerings.