From Heavy Metal Serenades to Palm Dog Triumphants: Unveiling Odd News Highlights

Argentine President Javier Milei rocked a book launch with a heavy metal performance, while Kodi, the Griffon mix star of 'Dog on Trial,' won the Palm Dog prize at Cannes for his role as a guide dog. This summary captures some unusual and entertaining current events.

Following is a summary of current odd news briefs.

Argentina's Milei belts out heavy metal at book launch

Argentine President Javier Milei looked more like a rock star than an economist-turned-politician on stage Wednesday night. Wild-haired, clad in a black leather coat and jumping around as audience members waved and shouted, Milei belted out his version of the song "Panic Show," by Argentine band La Renga, ahead of the launch of his latest book.

Kodi, star of 'Dog on Trial,' takes home Cannes' top dog prize

There was lots of tail-wagging and face-licking as Kodi, this year's winner of the Palm Dog, the canine equivalent of the Cannes Film Festival's top prize, went up to receive his red collar for the French comedy "Dog on Trial" on Friday. The Griffon mix was praised for his "breathtaking" performance as Cosmos, a guide dog for a visually impaired man, who goes on trial over an attack, in a case whose outcome could mean death.