A Japanese cosplayer who spent over US$14,000 on a hyper-realistic collie dog costume has gone for his first “walk”. The YouTube sensation can fetch and roll over – but hopefully he doesn’t need DNA testing for what we were just talking about…

Comfy shoe giant Birkenstock is mulling a US stock market debut following a boom in sales thanks to a feature in the new Barbie movie. Viewers are split between investing in a pair or having a go at the Barbie shoe challenge…

A North English town wants to celebrate its 200th birthday with decorative salt and pepper shakers in the style of its landmark red and white water towers – but they can’t decide which is which. It’s led to a well-seasoned debate…