Animal-lovers rejoice: Hedgehog cafe opens in Tokyo

A hedgehog cafe has opened in Tokyo, drawing in animal lovers keen to pet the spiky creatures. Residents have been lining up to spend time in the bright room with 20 to 30 hedgehogs of different breeds. Apr 7, 2016

Chinese emperors seal sells for $11.8m in Hong Kong

The largest imperial seal used by Chinese emperor Kangxi went under the hammer in Hong Kong on 6 April and fetched $11.8m (£8.41m). Sothebys said an Asian buyer won the bid and that it set the third highest price for any Chinese imperial seal sold at an auction. It added that the price also set a world auction record for a seal carved for Emperor Kangxi, who ruled China from 1661 to 1722. Apr 6, 2016