Internet rallies behind abandoned macaque Punch and his cuddly toy

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, February 19: A landmark climate trial begins in France which will pit Paris City Hall and environmental advocacy groups against oil and gas giant TotalEnergies. The company stands accused of neglecting due diligence laws on respecting the environment through its business activities. Also, locals in Wellington, New Zealand are furious over sewage seeping directly into the sea after a wastewater treatment plant collapsed. Finally, Punch the baby macaque wins the internet's hearts.

By Dheepthika LAURENT