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🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

The Sunday read: a day with Punch the monkey’s Djungelskog toy - podcast

The story follows a baby monkey, Punch, who has gained viral fame for his bond with a plush toy, leading to a global demand for the toy.

Feb 28 • 19:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

She designed the viral Ikea monkey: 'It was really my baby'

Ann-Cathrine Sigrid Ståhlberg, the designer of the popular Ikea monkey plush toy, reflects on its unexpected success and emotional significance.

Feb 28 • 07:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deadly in skating and monkey with plush toy: see the most curious news from February

In February, curious and amusing stories were highlighted, including a historic gold medal for Brazil in the Winter Olympics and a daring skating move that had been banned for decades.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Debate: The Presumption of Innocence

The story discusses the emotional connection created by a young monkey, Punch, and an Ikea plush toy, Djungelskog, prompting reflections on empathy towards animals versus human suffering.

Feb 27 • 13:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mamonas Assassinas: plush toy found on guitarist Bento's coffin

A plush toy was discovered on the coffin of Mamonas Assassinas' guitarist Bento during his exhumation, sparking discussions about fan tributes.

Feb 26 • 21:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

The plush orangutan popularized by a monkey from a Japanese zoo has become a hit

A plush orangutan has gained popularity thanks to a monkey from a Japanese zoo.

Feb 26 • 18:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Love or survival? What science says about the rejected monkey that 'adopted' a plush toy

A rejected Japanese macaque named Punch has gained worldwide attention for adopting a plush toy after being dismissed by its mother, prompting discussions on the nature of maternal bonds and emotional instincts in primates.

Feb 26 • 08:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Why do we like Punch the monkey so much?

The story of Punch the monkey, who captured hearts globally with his poignant attachment to a plush toy, brings to light themes of empathy and affection.

Feb 23 • 20:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Monkey Punch Moves the World. Critics Discuss Who Profits from the Abandoned Baby with a Plush Toy

A viral video of a baby Japanese macaque, Punch, caring for a plush toy has sparked both adoration and criticism regarding the ethical treatment of animals in captivity.

Feb 23 • 17:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

A video advertisement for 'a real puppy' that attracted clicks... what arrived was...

A woman in Hokkaido was misled by a deceptive advertisement showcasing a lifelike moving dog plush toy, ultimately receiving a product that did not match the promotion.

Feb 23 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Lonely monkey pup adopts plush toy and wins hearts on the internet; see photos

Punch, a seven-month-old Japanese macaque, has gained fame online after being abandoned by his mother and seeking comfort from a plush toy at the Ichikawa Zoo in Japan.

Feb 21 • 13:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Ichikawa, Le Figaro went to check on Punch, the bullied Japanese macaque that has moved the planet

Le Figaro reports on the emotional journey of Punch, a bullied Japanese macaque, who has garnered global attention due to his endearing bond with an orangutan plush toy.

Feb 21 • 09:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

AAA Looking for a mascot: Tina has disappeared, disappointed tourists

Tina, the Olympic mascot, has gone missing, leading to disappointment among tourists who expected to buy the plush toy during the games.

Feb 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Rejected by his mother, he gets adopted by an IKEA plush toy: the moving story of the monkey Punch

The story of Punch, a monkey born in captivity who was rejected by his mother but found comfort in an IKEA plush toy, is gaining attention online.

Feb 20 • 21:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

The rejected Japanese baby monkey that hugged an IKEA plush toy and became a global phenomenon

A baby monkey named Punch, abandoned by its mother, has gained global popularity after being seen embracing an IKEA plush toy at a Japanese zoo.

Feb 20 • 12:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A baby monkey abandoned by its mother replaced her with a teddy bear

Punch, a 6-month-old baby monkey at Ichikawa Zoo in Japan, has captured hearts worldwide due to his attachment to a plush orangutan toy after being abandoned by his mother.

Feb 19 • 11:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

Hey little monkey, Lupe: The story of Panchi, an abandoned monkey that adopted an IKEA plush toy as its mother (VIDEOS)

The story of Punch, a monkey who was abandoned and found comfort in an IKEA plush toy, has gone viral on social media, generating widespread reactions of tenderness and outrage over animal abandonment.

Feb 16 • 21:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A "crying horse": A sad-smiling stuffed toy created by mistake becomes the star of the Chinese New Year

A defective plush horse with a sad smile has unexpectedly become a sensation in China, selling 15,000 units daily as the country prepares for the Year of the Horse.

Feb 16 • 17:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Does your child have this stuffed toy? Stop using it immediately

A recall has been issued for the children's toy brand Uni Toys due to a choking hazard linked to the plastic nose of dog plush toys.

Feb 13 • 13:53 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Meet the Viral “Sad Horse” Taking Over China’s Lunar New Year

A misproduced plush toy known as the 'crying horse' has become a viral sensation in China ahead of the Lunar New Year, symbolizing work stress for young shoppers.

Feb 6 • 09:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

China: A poorly sewn plush horse becomes a sales hit

As the Chinese New Year approaches on February 17, the 'Year of the Horse' brings a rush of sales for a comically crafted plush horse, reflecting the blend of enthusiasm and struggle in the workplace.

Feb 3 • 13:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, the original Pikachu plush is returning

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise, the original fat Pikachu plush toy is being re-released.

Jan 16 • 14:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Shocking discovery: Popular viral toy is produced by minors in terrible working conditions

A labor rights NGO in China has uncovered evidence of worker exploitation in the toy supply chain, specifically involving the Labubus plush monsters.

Jan 13 • 11:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Mirumi: The new craze after the Labubu in the large plush toy market

The article discusses the innovative interactive robot Mirumi, which responds to sound and touch, capturing the attention of consumers following the popularity of Labubu plush toys.

Jan 9 • 07:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

A beautiful gesture from the club where the flames play: Newborn babies receive a jersey, plush toy, picture book, and 50 euros

Spanish top-flight football club Osasuna will provide newborn babies in the Navarre region with a club jersey, shorts, a plush toy, a picture book, and 50 euros as part of a new initiative.

Jan 4 • 14:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Budimir's club gives newborn babies a jersey, plush toy, picture book, and 50 euros

Spanish top-tier club Osasuna is gifting every newborn baby in the Navarra province a jersey, shorts, plush toy, picture book, and 50 euros.

Jan 4 • 12:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The Story of Bruce: The Dog Who Found Happiness After 9 Years with the Help of a Plush Toy

Bruce, an older golden retriever, spent nine years confined in a small shed at a kennel before discovering joy in his new home in Fort Wayne with a plush lamb toy.

Jan 2 • 17:38 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

1.3 million views: The touching transformation of a dog who didn’t know what a toy was

The story of Bruce, a senior golden retriever who found happiness with a plush toy after spending nine years in confinement without play or security.

Jan 2 • 17:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The unstoppable rise of 'plush art': why museums have become the toy room of modern culture?

The article explores the trend of 'plush art' in modern museums and how it reflects contemporary culture's playful and kitsch elements.

Dec 31 • 18:17 UTC

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