Emperor Penguin’s long way home; Japan’s weasel shoe thief; Lions and Roos into final; and witches vs gladiators.

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Gus, the Emperor Penguin, swam 3,000 km to Australia, became the first of his kind to visit the mainland, and enjoyed a seaside feast to regain strength. After some TLC, he's back at sea, heading home to his Antarctic tuxedo crew.

A tricky weasel turned a Japanese kindergarten into its personal treasure trove, stealing shoes and hiding them in hilarious spots. Thanks to a secret camera, the sneaky critter’s antics are now internet gold.

The Brisbane Lions and North Melbourne Kangaroos are set for a rematch in the AFLW Grand Final! The Lions are defending champs, but the Roos are roaring for revenge after last year’s heartbreak. It’s going to be an epic showdown!

It’s witches versus warriors at the movies! “Wicked” flew past “Gladiator II” in its opening weekend, raking in a magical $180M. With spellbinding success, the witches proved they're truly "popular" this season.

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