Police investigate $100,000 noodle heist

Police in Fayette County, Georgia, have appealed for public help, after $100,000 worth of instant noodles was stolen. Deputies said that a 53-foot trailer containing the noodles was stolen some time between 25 July and 1 August, despite being secured outside a petrol station by the side of a highway.

Man slaps a hippo at a California zoo

Los Angeles police have launched a trespassing investigation, after video footage emerged of a man climbing into the hippopotamus enclosure of a California zoo, and slapping one of the animals. The video shows the man celebrating a successful escape from the enclosure, before running away. The hippo was unharmed.

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Paris launches footpath urinals

In a bid to stop widespread public urination on the streets of Paris, city officials have installed several “Uritrottoir” – public urinal stations that are completely exposed. The urinals are only designed to be used by men, and contain straw and other compost material to help deal with any unpleasant odours.