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Deadly elephant virus stalks Zurich zoo
Deadly elephant virus stalks Zurich zoo
by  AFP

A deadly virus has swept through Zurich's zoo, killing three Asian elephants in a month and leaving experts stumped as to how to stop its spread. In captivity, this virus is "the main cause of death for elephants between two and eight years", zoo curator Pascal Marty told AFP. The virus has also been known to kill elephants in the wild, he said, but "it's a bit harder to detect".

Finns call for halt to 'unbearable' Russian tourism
Finns call for halt to 'unbearable' Russian tourism
by  AFP

Buses of Russian tourists stream into Finland at Nuijamaa border crossing in the country's southeast, some hoping to enjoy the peaceful Finnish summer and others planning to travel further into Europe. But many Finns are unhappy with the situation, and the thought of Russians enjoying a Finnish summer while Ukrainians suffer under a brutal invasion has been met with indignation.

Demolition looms for historic Shanghai neighbourhood
Demolition looms for historic Shanghai neighbourhood
by  AFP

Bricked-up doorways, crumbling facades and a small group of defiant locals: one of Shanghai's oldest neighbourhoods is barely clinging to life as the city presses ahead with demolition and redevelopment plans. Where locals once dined at popular restaurants, large red-and-white signs on the walls urge cooperation with redevelopment plans.

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