HIKONE, Shiga Prefecture—The city government here plans to register a trademark for Hikonyan, its samurai cat mascot, in China for sales of related items in the country starting next spring.

QPR's mascot moggie Jude the Cat has been 'fired' after claims the furry costumed lothario 'flirted with female fans on matchdays'. The beloved mascot, who was named after the stadium's cat called ...