The World Can’t Get Enough Anime. Can Japan Cash In on Its Success?

New York Times - Nov 8, 2026

Sony is building an anime empire, betting that global fandom can fuel growth for both the company and the country as foreign rivals and A.I. swarm the scene.

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There comes a moment in modern life when the mandate of functionalism becomes a drag. It often arrives during the evening rush, when a heavy shoulder bag – stuffed with laptops, chargers and the clutter of a productive existence – feels less like a vessel for living and more like a labour in itself. Enter the anti-tote. From the runways of Paris to the digital streets of Substack and Instagram, fashion is experiencing a collective retreat into the exquisitely impractical. On the arm of A-listers...

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Meet F1 world champion Kimi Antonelli’s parents, Marco Antonelli and Veronica Pomaro

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Italians on Monday celebrated the success of Kimi Antonelli, who became Formula One’s youngest world champion at the age of 20 when he clinched the title in Mexico City. Antonelli, who is from the ‌northern city of Bologna, is also the first Italian champion since 1953. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took to social media to praise what she called an “extraordinary achievement”. “A success that puts an Italian driver back on top of the world, rewarding talent, commitment, determination and...

27 Useful Travel Products Under $25 That You’ll Never Regret Bringing With You

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Ipswich Town's new club shop 'here to stay'

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Fans and players are delighted at the new "activation space" in the town centre.

'Flat', 'tired', 'cynical': Unusually gloomy Kiwis deliver New Zealand's tightest election in years

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Alien Throne, a Unique Rock Formation in New Mexico, Collapses Amid Heavy Rains

Nov 7, 2026

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The oddly shaped 15-foot-tall pillar collapsed after a torrent of rain. It was the second loss of a striking rock formation in the region in less than a month.

Prosecutors Charge Paraguay’s Former President With Corruption

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Prosecutors Charge Paraguay’s Former President With Corruption

Santiago Peña was impeached, removed from office, placed under house arrest and charged with using his office to enrich himself after a bank with close ties to his administration went under.

A ‘Legend of Zelda’ Game Is Reborn and ’90s Nostalgia Fans Are All In

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A ‘Legend of Zelda’ Game Is Reborn and ’90s Nostalgia Fans Are All In

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