Smelly durian strikes again! Fruit causes evacuation of German post office

IN THE PAPERS – Wednesday, June 24: With controversial French doctor Didier Raoult set for a hearing with lawmakers, Aujourd’hui en France writes that he maintains his cult following despite the questionable effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine. As French society grapples with the colonial legacy of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Libération examines the generational divide in France when it comes to the fight against racism. Plus, the Guardian looks at the influence of the tobacco industry on Jordan’s soaring smoking rates and a smelly fruit leads to the evacuation of a Bavarian post office!

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The durian is the edible fruit of several tree species belonging to the genus Durio. There are 30 recognised Durio species, at least nine of which produce edible fruit, with over 300 named varieties in Thailand and 100 in Malaysia, as of 1987. It is native to Sumatra and Borneo.

The durian is distinctive for its large size, strong odour, and thorn-covered rind.

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