From Anthem Blunders to Crunchy Crickets: Odd News Highlights

This summary covers odd news such as South Sudan's men's basketball team overcoming an anthem mix-up to win their Olympic debut and Singapore's approval of edible insects, leading to a restaurant serving crickets with their dishes amid a food security push.

In a turn of events during the Paris Games, South Sudan's men's basketball team shrugged off an anthem mix-up by the organizers and secured a 90-79 victory against Puerto Rico, marking their first Olympic win. The organizers had initially played the anthem of neighboring Sudan, later issuing an apology.

Meanwhile, Singapore has made headlines by approving the consumption of 16 insect species, including crickets and grasshoppers, following two years of review. House of Seafood restaurant in the city-state has capitalized on this decision, offering dishes featuring edible insects, much to the delight of its patrons.

(With inputs from agencies.)