Olympic Bagpipes Steal the Limelight: From Paris Streets to Cheesesteak Lunches

Odd news briefs feature the quirky highlights of recent events, including the Paris Olympics' new bagpipe-busking sport, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's headline-grabbing cheesesteak lunch in Philadelphia, and controversy over a men's foil fencing result between Hong Kong's Cheung Ka-long and Italy's Filippo Macchi.

The Paris Olympics have introduced a novel endurance sport - bagpipe-busking, with a lone bagpiper aiming to charm the crowds amid skateboarding's debut in the 2024 Games.

In other news, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's cheesesteak lunch in Philadelphia overshadowed her official promotion of a new free tax filing system, thanks to her impeccable handling of Philadelphia's iconic sandwich.

Meanwhile, the fencing finals prompted a social media backlash after Hong Kong's Cheung Ka-long narrowly defeated Italy's Filippo Macchi, leading to accusations of unfairness and a formal complaint from the Italians.

(With inputs from agencies.)