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Bangladesh in search of T20 boost in Zimbabwe
Bangladesh's stand-in captain Nurul Hasan hopes a "fearless" approach in Zimbabwe can reverse the team's Twenty20 struggles after a run of just one win in 13 matches in the format. Shakib, Bangladesh's Test captain, is on personal leave while Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim are also being rested.
Asian markets rise as US data boosts hopes of slower Fed hikes
Asian stocks rose Friday after data showing another contraction in the US economy boosted hopes that the Federal Reserve will slow its pace of interest rate hikes. But the reading was taken as a sign of good news, as it could give the Fed room to take its foot off the pedal, with Treasury yields -- considered a barometer of future interest rates -- easing.
Instagram sidelines TikTok-like features following complaints
Instagram will pause features that users have campaigned against and complained make the social network too much like TikTok, according to a report in the Platformer tech newsletter Thursday.
Abe murder spotlights Unification Church controversy in Japan
The assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe by a man resentful of the Unification Church has resurfaced years of controversy over the group. In a letter published by local media, Yamagami accused Abe of supporting the Unification Church and expressed resentment towards the group, which has confirmed his mother's membership.
Deadly elephant virus stalks Zurich zoo
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
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
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.
Ecuador terrorized by Mexican-led drug trafficking explosion
Once a relatively peaceful neighbor of major cocaine producers Colombia and Peru, Ecuador has become a battleground for criminal gangs looking to control the drug trafficking trade, analysts and authorities say. "Around 700 tons of cocaine a year comes into Ecuador from neighboring countries" Colombia and Peru, said Pazmino. str/vel/bc/sst/bfm
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