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Crude prices drop, most stocks rise on 'positive' US-Iran talks

Crude prices drop, most stocks rise on 'positive' US-Iran talks

Oil prices fell Monday on optimism over US-Iran peace talks, with mediators flagging a "roadmap" to a final agreement, while most equities rose thanks to another healthy start for tech firms.

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'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks on ending war

'Progress', say mediators, after Iran-US talks on ending war

Iran and the United States agreed Monday to set up communications lines to keep the vital Strait of Hormuz open and end fighting in Lebanon, mediators said, after their first round of talks in Switzerland towards ending the war in the Middle East.

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Slimy beans: Japanese natto disgusts and delights the world

Slimy beans: Japanese natto disgusts and delights the world

Sticky, translucent strings dangle from Wesley Smith's chopsticks as the American tourist relishes his natto, the loved-and-hated Japanese fermented soybean superfood going global one slimy mouthful at a time.

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Clark wins despite hecklers but hopes not to be 'heel of the PGA'

Clark wins despite hecklers but hopes not to be 'heel of the PGA'

Wyndham Clark found his measure of redemption for smashing a locker at last year's US Open by winning this year's edition, but after merciless heckling he fears becoming the PGA Tour's villain.

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Cape Verde targeting World Cup knockout rounds after Uruguay draw: coach

Cape Verde targeting World Cup knockout rounds after Uruguay draw: coach

Cape Verde coach Bubista said his team are targeting a place in the World Cup knockout rounds after battling to a 2-2 draw with Uruguay in the latest stop of their fairytale campaign on Sunday.

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Father's Day near-miss at US Open brings Burns to tears

Father's Day near-miss at US Open brings Burns to tears

Sam Burns teared up as he spoke about his dad being so proud of his US Open runner-up effort on Sunday and what a victory on Father's Day would have meant.

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New coach Rennie names Savea as All Blacks captain

New coach Rennie names Savea as All Blacks captain

New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie on Monday named Ardie Savea as captain, promising "optimistic" rugby ahead of July Nations Championship Tests against France, Italy and Ireland.

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Scheffler praises Clark's resolve in gutsy US Open triumph

Scheffler praises Clark's resolve in gutsy US Open triumph

World number one Scottie Scheffler praised playing partner Wyndham Clark for defying New York hecklers as well as formidable Shinnecock to win his second US Open title on Sunday.

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Yamal kickstarts Spain World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay

Yamal kickstarts Spain World Cup bid as Cape Verde stun Uruguay

Spain got their World Cup campaign back on track with a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday as debutants Cape Verde conjured another memorable performance to snatch a draw with Uruguay.

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Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw against Uruguay

Cape Verde fight back for second World Cup draw against Uruguay

World Cup debutants Cape Verde scored a second-half equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Uruguay on Sunday in Miami, backing up their shock opening stalemate with Spain.

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