Paris, France, Sept 18, 2026 (AFP) - Funny old world: the week's offbeat news

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2026-09-18

From bathing with pigs to America's worst guard. Your weekly roundup of offbeat stories from around the world: - 'Who's a good boy?' - A golden retriever forgot he was meant to be a guard dog and instead begged a burglar who had broken into his California home to play with him. The adorable mutt called Nash wagged his tail at the intruder and repeatedly tried to get him to play fetch, bringing the burglar a procession of his toys. Gobsmacked ow......

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