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Asian markets edge up but uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs

Asian markets edge up but uncertainty rules ahead of Trump tariffs

Asian markets edged up Wednesday as nervous investors brace for Donald Trump's wave of tariffs later in the day, though speculation about what he has in store is stoking uncertainty on trading floors.

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Nintendo's megahit Switch console: what to know

Nintendo's megahit Switch console: what to know

Gaming giant Nintendo is set to unveil the successor to its phenomenally popular Switch console on Wednesday.

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Nintendo to unveil upgrade to best-selling Switch console

Nintendo to unveil upgrade to best-selling Switch console

Japanese video game giant Nintendo is set to unveil the new version of its hugely popular Switch console on Wednesday, with the update eagerly awaited by both gamers and investors.

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Oil, sand and speed: Saudi gearheads take on towering dunes

Oil, sand and speed: Saudi gearheads take on towering dunes

Wearing a helmet and strapped securely into his four-wheel-drive, Abdelilah al-Rabea tore off across the Saudi desert, kicking up clouds of sand as a crowd of hundreds cheered him on.

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All eyes on Tsunoda at Japan GP after ruthless Red Bull move

All eyes on Tsunoda at Japan GP after ruthless Red Bull move

Yuki Tsunoda will be centre of attention at his home Japanese Grand Prix this weekend after joining Max Verstappen at a Red Bull team desperate to reel in McLaren following their ominous start to the season.

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Hay shines as New Zealand make 292-8 in Pakistan ODI

Hay shines as New Zealand make 292-8 in Pakistan ODI

A rollicking 99 not out by Mitch Hay lifted New Zealand to 292-8 in the second one-day international against Pakistan in Hamilton on Wednesday.

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Other governments 'weaponising' Trump language to attack NGOs: rights groups

Other governments 'weaponising' Trump language to attack NGOs: rights groups

Language used by President Donald Trump and his government to slash US-funded foreign aid is being adopted by other governments to attack NGOs and independent media, rights groups warn.

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UK imposes online entry permit on European visitors

UK imposes online entry permit on European visitors

European visitors to the UK will need a new online entry permit from Wednesday as the British government shakes up longstanding travel rules.

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How a Brazilian chief is staving off Amazon destruction

How a Brazilian chief is staving off Amazon destruction

You don't need a GPS to find the home turf of the Amazon's most famous resident, Brazilian Chief Raoni Metuktire.

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Brazil binman finds newborn baby on garbage route

Brazil binman finds newborn baby on garbage route

A garbage collector in Rio de Janeiro got the surprise of his life on Tuesday when he found a newborn baby, that he first took for a discarded doll, abandoned next to a dumpster.

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