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Nintendo to remake classic 'Zelda' game 'Ocarina of Time'

Nintendo to remake classic 'Zelda' game 'Ocarina of Time'

Japanese games giant Nintendo on Tuesday announced a new version of beloved 1998 action-adventure classic "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" for its latest Switch 2 console.

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Bangladesh thrash Australia in rain-hit first ODI

Bangladesh thrash Australia in rain-hit first ODI

Mosaddek Hossain hit a career-best 86 not out and Nahid Rana took four wickets as Bangladesh trounced Australia by 86 runs in the rain-hit opening one-day international on Tuesday to go 1-0 up in the three-match series.

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Woolly mammoth among trove of ancient DNA found in squirrel poo

Woolly mammoth among trove of ancient DNA found in squirrel poo

A huge treasure trove of ancient DNA from animals including extinct woolly mammoths has been discovered in frozen squirrel faeces in Canada's remote Yukon territory, scientists said Tuesday.

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Appeals for calm after 'sickening' Belfast stabbing spurs protest calls

Appeals for calm after 'sickening' Belfast stabbing spurs protest calls

Northern Ireland police appealed for calm Tuesday after a stabbing in Belfast by a Sudanese suspect, captured in a graphic video, prompted calls for anti-immigration protests from UK far-right figures.

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Afghan police disperse women's rights rally in Herat

Afghan police disperse women's rights rally in Herat

Afghan men held a rare rally Tuesday in the western city of Herat over new restrictions against women, with police denying witness accounts to AFP that protesters were dispersed with live fire.

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Six Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books

Six Georgians tried in France over theft of rare Russian books

Six Georgian nationals went on trial in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare editions of Russian literary classics from prestigious French libraries, including works by Alexander Pushkin.

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Stocks rise, oil eases after Trump evokes Iran deal

Stocks rise, oil eases after Trump evokes Iran deal

Stock markets mostly rallied Tuesday and oil prices dipped after US President Donald Trump hinted at a deal with Iran in the coming days, while OpenAI's confirmation of a plan to issue shares rekindled demand for technology stocks.

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Townsend says Dempsey still part of Scotland set-up despite Japan move

Townsend says Dempsey still part of Scotland set-up despite Japan move

Head coach Gregor Townsend said on Tuesday he expects Jack Dempsey to remain involved in the Scotland set-up ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup despite the back-rower's move to a Japanese club.

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Trump-linked resort plan ignites Albanian discontent

Trump-linked resort plan ignites Albanian discontent

Thousands have taken to the streets across Albania for over a week, as a luxury resort development linked to US President Donald Trump ignites long-running discontent over corruption in the Balkan nation.

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Itoje out of latest England training squad

Itoje out of latest England training squad

England captain Maro Itoje was left out of the latest Red Rose training squad announced on Tuesday, creating fresh uncertainty over his involvement in next month's start of the inaugural Nations Championship.

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