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New reporting highlights how demand from Asian markets is transforming wildlife trade across Africa, with species ranging from donkeys to sharks increasingly targeted for export. Donkeys are in demand for products such as ejiao, a traditional Chinese gelatin, while sharks are sought for fins and other goods. Conservationists warn the trade is putting pressure on African wildlife populations and rural communities that rely on them.

Chinese automaker BYD is investigating a reported cybersecurity vulnerability in its Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute while defending its data-handling practices in Australia. The probe touches on sensitive questions around connected vehicles and foreign-made technology, as BYD works to reassure Australian customers and regulators that data collected by its vehicles is adequately safeguarded.

Cape Verde prepare to meet Rwanda in an African football qualifier, with winger Jovane Cabral saying the squad is 'mentally strong and confident' ahead of the match. The fixture has drawn attention in Brazil, where the Blue Sharks' qualifying campaign has been followed closely by fans.

Footage circulating online shows what residents say is a shark swimming along a flooded street in New Jersey during a storm. The sighting has drawn widespread attention as dramatic weather flooding brought coastal wildlife into residential areas, with viewers debating whether the animal is real and how it ended up so far inland.

Japanese companies are working to promote parts of sharks other than the prized fins for food and other uses. Shark fins have long been the best-known shark product among food lovers, but businesses in Japan now hope to develop demand for the rest of the animal, a move with implications for fishing practices and how fully caught sharks are used.

A Shark Tank US episode featuring an entrepreneur who refuses to give up his company is drawing large attention internationally. In the pitch, the founder turns down shark terms that would require him to surrender control or equity of his business, standing firm on keeping ownership. Clips from the episode are being shared widely, with viewers debating whether the founder was right to walk away from investment rather than give up his company.

A dogfish shark was seen swimming through floodwaters in Surf City, New Jersey, as a powerful nor'easter battered the coast. Video of the shark gliding through the submerged streets spread quickly, drawing amazed and amused reactions. The scene highlighted how severe coastal flooding from the storm pushed ocean wildlife into normally dry neighborhoods.

Metro 2033 Redux, the remastered version of 4A Games' post-apocalyptic shooter, is currently priced at $1.99 on Fanatical, a 90% discount from its usual cost. The deal is being shared among PC gamers hunting bargains during sale season, with the Steam key listing circulating as a typical example of the deep price cuts on older titles.

Shark has added a new model to its robot vacuum range: the Navigator 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop, which combines both functions in a single device. The announcement was reported by financial news outlets as part of the company's product expansion. Details on pricing and availability were not included in the initial coverage.

Marci Brickhouse, a lifeguard character from Baywatch season 9, is the focus of nostalgia posts about the episode 'Sharks, Lies & Videotape'. The posts spotlight the show's swimwear and beach aesthetic, part of ongoing retro appreciation for the 1990s lifeguard series. Little other commentary is circulating beyond the fan tributes and hashtags.

A whale carcass that washed up near Perth has become an unlikely attraction in Western Australia, drawing thousands of onlookers to the area. Great white sharks have been drawn to the site to feed on the carcass, prompting interest from both locals and authorities monitoring the situation.

Shark has released a new 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop, according to coverage on Yahoo. The device combines vacuuming and mopping functions in a single unit, continuing Shark's expansion into the crowded robot cleaning market. Little additional detail about the product's features, pricing, or availability is given in the coverage.