China on Thursday expressed its support for the inclusion of the African Union (AU) in the G20, saying it is the "first country to explicitly support" the inclusion of the African bloc in the grouping.

Activists and NGOs working for the welfare of animals have alleged that municipal authorities are picking up stray dogs using nooses around their necks and keeping them in shelter homes under inhumane conditions.

Countries with the lowest historical emissions experienced three to four times higher than seasonal temperatures this June-August days than G20 countries - the world's largest economies - according to an analysis by Climate Central published today.