Terapin Studios, a U.S.-Korean media investor backed by NPX Capital, has paid $160 million to acquire Toomics Global, one of South Korea‘s fastest rising platforms for webtoons. Webtoons, vertically-scrolling comic strips designed to be viewed on smartphones, emerged in South Korea about 15 years ago and have become a major cultural phenomenon across Japan, Korea and much of Southeast Asia.

Every mother knows that a child changes her life drastically, especially if she has more than one child. Alexandra Sovetova is a mother of 3 children and the author of humorous comics about motherhood, and she knows exactly what it is like to have a big family. She shares her illustrations on her Instagram page called mamashalol. At Bright Side, we’ve followed Alexandra’s page for a long time, and we’re happy to share some of her new work with our readers. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

The military leaders who took over power in Niamey on July 26 have ordered the French ambassador, Sylvain Itte, to leave Niger Republic within 48 hours, according to a statement from Niger’s foreign ministry. The decision comes after the ambassador “refused to respond to an invitation” for a Friday meeting and following actions by the French government “contrary to the interests of Niger.” The expulsion follows a rise in anti-France sentiment after the Nigerien army ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who is now detained along with his family.

Advanced Spanish vocabulary isn’t all about long, complicated words. Simple words that you might learn on your first day of online Spanish class certainly have their place in the everyday professional world. That said, there are phrases and word choices that can elevate your language to business-level Spanish. When it’s time to give a a presentation or send a professional email, there are words and expressions you can use for a more polished tone.

Emma Raducanu's Withdrawal From Wimbledon Left Fans Worried for Her FutureBy Chris BarillaPublished July 6 2021, 2:03 p.m. ET Source: InstagramAfter a fourth-round withdrawal that left many fans worried about her Wimbledon future, Emma Raducanu's health has become a central focus of the competition. The 18-year-old tennis star, who is ranked 338 in the entire world in her sport, had a worrisome moment where she fell ill during the sport's biggest game, causing her to withdraw.