US authorities seize and euthanise Instagram-famous squirrel

US authorities seize and euthanise Instagram-famous squirrel

Peanut, a squirrel made famous by his large and devoted Instagram following, has been euthanised just days after being seized by New York authorities. The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) raided the home of Mark Longo on Wednesday following complaints of potentially unsafe housing for the animal. Earlier this week, Mr Longo pleaded with…

China watching North Korea’s friendship with Russia

China watching North Korea’s friendship with Russia

A tall building on the edge of Fangchuan has become a tourist attraction for the view it offers of North Korea Chinese tourists huddle together against the brisk autumn breeze on a 12-storey building, vying for the best spot to photograph the point where their country meets Russia and North Korea. The three national flags…

Bolivia military post taken over and soldiers held hostage

Bolivia military post taken over and soldiers held hostage

An armed group has taken control of a military facility near the Bolivian city of Cochabamba, the country’s military says, and is holding some soldiers captive. The army had started an operation to remove blockades around the country on Friday morning, local media reported, after weeks of clashes between supporters of former President Evo Morales…

Brazilian GP 2024: Piastri on sprint pole ahead of Norris

Brazilian GP 2024: Piastri on sprint pole ahead of Norris

Oscar Piastri led Lando Norris to a McLaren one-two in sprint qualifying at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Norris’ title rival Max Verstappen could manage only fourth place in the Red Bull, behind Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. Verstappen, who has a five-place grid penalty for the main grand prix on Sunday, starts the weekend 47 points…