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New Zealand probes mystery illness killing rare penguins

22 Sept 02:26 Key points summarised by AI

A mysterious respiratory illness is decimating New Zealand's endangered yellow-eyed penguin chicks, with scientists identifying two novel viruses (gyrovirus and megrivirus) as the likely cause.
These viruses are estimated to have killed about 25% of chicks in recent breeding seasons, exacerbating the "nationally endangered" status of the species, which has only around 2,400 adult birds left.
To save the chicks, Dunedin Wildlife Hospital has implemented an "insane operation" to hand-rear those under five days old, successfully returning 90% to their nests and preventing further fatalities.
Researchers are now focused on further investigation to develop potential preventative measures or a vaccine, while conservation efforts continue to mitigate threats from disease, predators, and climate change.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.