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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Godzilla Studio Takes Over UK Anime Company, Eyes Big European Plans

Toho, the Japanese company behind Godzilla, has just bought Anime Limited, a UK-based anime distributor. This move is part of Toho's bigger plan to grow in Europe. The deal means Toho now owns Anime Limited outright, and the UK company will keep running on its own. The boss of Anime Limited, Andrew

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

The Big Spenders of 2025: Sports Teams Get Richer

In 2025, the sports world saw a massive influx of cash. Teams and leagues received billions. The Lakers, Celtics, and Atletico Madrid were among the big winners. Even the chairman of OpenAI joined the party. He bought a piece of the San Francisco 49ers. This raises a question: Are sports valuations

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Botswana's Economic Challenge: The Diamond Dilemma

Botswana is facing a tough economic situation. The country's main source of income, diamonds, is not doing well. This has led the government to change its growth expectations for the year. Earlier, they thought the economy would grow by 3. 3%. But now, they expect it to shrink by almost 1%. Diamond

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Dec 19 2025CELEBRITIES

The Tale of Two Fighters: Ilia and Giorgina's Split

Ilia Topuria's decision to sit out the first quarter of 2026 was the first hint that something was off in his personal life. Fans soon found out that he and his partner, Giorgina Uzcategui Badell, were going through a tough time. The breakup timeline has recently come to light, shedding some light o

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Troops in Ukraine: What's Really Happening?

In a surprising turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently thanked North Korea for their soldiers' efforts in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This comes after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a grand ceremony to welcome back troops who had been working in the Kursk region of Russ

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Russians' Big Questions for Putin: War and Money Matters

Russians are getting ready for their president's yearly live Q&A. A recent survey shows that people are most worried about two big things: the ongoing war and the struggling economy. The survey, done by the independent Levada Center, asked over 1, 600 Russians what they wanted to ask Putin. A lot o

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Putin's Unwavering Stance: Diplomacy or Force for Ukraine

Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, recently made it clear that his country's objectives in Ukraine remain steadfast. He emphasized that these goals will be realized, either through talks or by pushing forward militarily if discussions don't yield results. Speaking at a gathering of Russia's Defense Mi

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

New US Sanctions on the Horizon for Russia

The United States is getting ready to hit Russia with more sanctions. This time, the focus is on the energy sector. The goal? To push President Vladimir Putin to accept a peace deal with Ukraine. What's on the table? The U. S. is looking at targeting Russia's shadow fleet of tankers. These ships he

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Dec 19 2025FINANCE

Why Foreign Bonds Are Winning in 2025

In 2025, foreign bonds are stealing the spotlight. They are doing better than US bonds. This is not just a small win. It is a big deal. Emerging market bonds are up by 17. 5% this year. That is more than double the gain of the US benchmark bond. Even the weakest group of foreign bonds is doing bett

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Dec 19 2025FINANCE

Tesla's Stock: A Gamble on Tomorrow's Tech

Tesla's stock has been making headlines with its recent surge. In just one month, it's jumped by 20%, and since April, it's skyrocketed by 111%. This impressive growth has placed Tesla among the top performers in the S&P 500. But what's driving this surge? Investors aren't just looking at the elect

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