It can’t be easy to weigh a meerkat, but boy, does it look like fun.
Author: Claire Moses
European Climate Czar Steps Down to Take Part in Dutch Elections
Frans Timmermans is stepping down at a crucial time for European climate laws to become the lead candidate for a left-wing coalition in the Dutch elections in November.
Sunflower Farm Warns Guests, ‘Keep Your Clothes On’
A summer getaway southwest of London put up signs asking people to stop posing for risqué photos where other guests, including children, could see.
‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ Windmill Is for Sale in England
The property, which was the home of Dick Van Dyke’s character in the 1968 film, is listed for 9 million pounds, or $11.4 million.
VanMoof’s Bankruptcy Worries Owners of Electric Bikes
VanMoof’s sleek electric bikes attracted fans, but the Dutch company’s demise has left owners unable to get repairs and worried that app-enabled functions may stop working.
A Stairway to Nowhere Sells for $32,000 in London
An entrepreneur saw what others didn’t and now owns the unused set of stairs, which are attached to the back of a suburban building.
Mysterious Object Found on Australian Beach Is Identified as Space Debris
A cylindrical object that was found in remote Western Australia probably came from an Indian rocket, Australia’s space agency said.
Fire Aboard Cargo Ship off Dutch Coast Is Still Raging
The vessel, which has about 3,000 vehicles on board, has been burning since Tuesday. One crew member died.
King Charles Doesn’t Have as Many Swans as He Used to
For hundreds of years, the royal family has laid claim to many of England’s swans. An annual count found a worrisome drop in cygnets along a stretch of the River Thames this year.
Why Is Switzerland — of All Places — Importing So Much Cheese?
The cheese-proud country has recently imported more of the stuff than it exports, a worry for farmers and traditionalists.