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5 reasons Donald Duck has stood the test of time for 90 years, plus our favourite toys released for his birthday

As Donald Duck turns 90, we take a look at why he's still so popular all these years later, and reveal our faves from the new toys released celebrate

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Disney Celebrates 90th Anniversary of Donald Duck

The months-long campaign commemorates the anniversary of Donald's 1934 debut in Walt Disney's Silly Symphony short cartoon, `The Wise Little Hen’

TV Tech

Donald Duck at 90: how the Disney favourite has evolved to appeal to a changing society

Donald Duck’s first appearance on screen was the animated short titled The Wise Little Hen. He was intended as a one-off supporting character, but his immediate popularity meant Disney used him in subsequent comic stories and animated shorts.

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What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine is the Disney-themed Old Man Logan parody we didn't know we needed

He's the best at what he does: quacking, mainly

GamesRadar

Warren Spector hails Epic Mickey as 'a real labor of love', says he's got an idea for the third entry but the day job makes that 'impossible'

"We created something that—like just about everything Disney—is evergreen."

PC Gamer

9 brands that are viewed differently in different countries

Did you know that KFC is wildly popular in Japan?

Creative Bloq

Disney helpless to prevent spate of knife-wielding Mickey Mouse slasher flicks after losing copyright protection for its iconic mascot

After decades of lobbying Congress to extend copyright protection on "Steamboat Willie," the statutory limit expired at the start of this year on Disney's icon.

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Weirdest Christmas traditions from around the world

Christmas demons and surfing Santas — have a very merry Weirdmas

Evening Standard

Donald Duck, carp in a bath and squatting statuettes: Christmas quirks across Europe

From festive TV to presents and food, Guardian correspondents round up Christmas traditions across the continent

The Guardian - UK

Donald Duck vs. Salvador Allende

A century after Disney's founding and 50 years after the Chilean coup, the battle for our shared future rages on

Salon

Chris Christie continues onslaught of Donald Duck memes to troll Trump

On Friday the former New Jersey Governor posted a cartoon image of the Disney character wearing a suit with a red tie and sporting a shock of coiffed blonde hair

The Independent UK

Second GOP debate drew in lowest TV ratings since Trump became candidate in 2016

Trump maintains a substantial lead over his seven Republican rivals

The Independent UK

Chris Christie doubles down on ‘Donald Duck’ nickname for Trump

Former Trump apprentice takes on master of nicknames with latest jibe

The Independent UK

Trump posts string of chaotic videos featuring montage of Kill Bill movie clips and him meeting Kim Jong-Un

One bizarre moment shows a child asking Mr Trump if he is Batman – to which he replies ‘yes’

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Sleeping With a Member of the Teachers Union

Plus: "Every time I hear you, I feel a little bit dumber," nuclear-powered AI, North Korea, and more...

The Independent UK

Trump team responds to DeSantis’ one-on-one debate dare: ‘Good night, sweet prince’

‘Good night, sweet prince,’ a Trump adviser told Mr DeSantis in response to his request

The Independent UK

Trump takes aim at ‘bum’ Chris Christie over ‘boring’ GOP debate

Former president and ex-New Jersey governor trade barbs yet again

The Independent UK

Trump branded ‘Donald Duck’ as Republican candidates call him a coward for dodging debate

Former New Jersey governor’s zinger was met with mix of cheers and boos in debate hall

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Evening Standard

Trump branded ‘Donald Duck’ as ex-president stays away from second Republican presidential debate

Candidates stepped up their attacks on clear frontrunner for the Republican nomination as he missed forum in California

Chicago Sun-Times

Takeaways from the second Republican presidential debate, which made no dent in Trump’s lead

Shame on the moderators for not bringing up Trump’s significant legal woes.

The Independent UK

GOP debate sees pursuing pack in angry holding pattern as Trump spoiler highlights their irrelevance

Unlike the first debate, Donald Trump’s absence drew at least some pushback from his next-closest rival, Ron DeSantis, and Chris Christie, who has built his long-shot candidacy around attacking the quadruply-indicted ex-president

The Guardian - US

Trump, crime and bad jokes: key takeaways from the second Republican debate

From a foray into Mike Pence’s sex life and extreme yet vague proposals on gun control, candidates competed for an edge

The Independent UK

Who won the second Republican debate?

The GOP debate often devolved into a slugfest, with the candidates talking over each other with very little that could be heard

The Independent UK

Chris Christie mocked for ‘Donald Duck’ nickname for Trump: ‘New levels of cringe’

Former New Jersey governor’s zinger was met with mix of cheers and boos in debate hall

The Independent UK

DeSantis hits out at Trump for not attending GOP debate: ‘Missing in action’

Donald Trump opted for speech in Michigan instead of attending debates in California

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