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Australia to build new 2032 Olympics stadium, Gabba to be scrapped
Australia to build new 2032 Olympics stadium, Gabba to be scrapped

Australia will build a 63,000-seat stadium and an indoor swimming venue for the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane, officials said Tuesday after shelving contentious earlier plans, with The Gabba to be demolished after the Games.

March 25, 2025

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Trump to impose sharp tariffs on countries buying Venezuelan oil
Trump to impose sharp tariffs on countries buying Venezuelan oil

US President Donald Trump announced Monday steep tariffs on imports from countries buying Venezuelan oil and gas, a punitive measure that could hit China and India, among others, and sow fresh global trade uncertainty.

March 25, 2025

Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth: researchers
Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth: researchers

Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet.

March 25, 2025

Markets mixed as traders struggle to match Wall St rally
Markets mixed as traders struggle to match Wall St rally

Equities diverged Tuesday, as investors struggled to extend Wall Street's rally despite easing fears over Donald Trump's planned tariffs, while traders were also looking ahead to the release of key US inflation data.

March 25, 2025

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Bangladesh ex-captain Tamim Iqbal recovering after heart attack
Bangladesh ex-captain Tamim Iqbal recovering after heart attack

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal regained consciousness and was speaking to family members after suffering a major heart attack during a domestic match, cricket officials told AFP on Tuesday.

March 25, 2025

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Australia announces new stadium for 2032 Olympic Games
Australia announces new stadium for 2032 Olympic Games

Australia will build a 63,000-seat stadium and a plush indoor swimming venue for the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane, officials said Tuesday after shelving contentious earlier plans.

March 25, 2025