Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks Friday
The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling.
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Surging SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become 5th biggest company
SpaceX shares surged again Tuesday, lifting Elon Musk's rocket company above Amazon into fifth place in market value as a record-breaking IPO gives way to a torrid buying frenzy.
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Canada government sued over climate inaction
Three young women and two environmental groups on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Canadian government seeking to force it to develop an action plan to meet its key climate goals.
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Lyles sets world's best time over 150 metres at Ostrava
US sprinter Noah Lyles set the world's best ever time over the rarely-run 150 metres on Tuesday, clocking 14.67 seconds at the Golden Spike meet in the eastern Czech city of Ostrava.
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Elijah Just: 'skinny kid' lights up World Cup, makes New Zealand history
He has been repeatedly written off as too small and skinny, but Elijah Just has now emerged as a World Cup star after his two clinical goals made New Zealand football history.
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'Mom, play with Venus': Serena says daughter inspired Wimbledon return
Serena Williams said Tuesday a comment from her daughter inspired her decision to return to play doubles at Wimbledon alongside sister Venus later in June.
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USADA rips WADA over plan for test changes at big events
US Anti-Doping Agency chief executive officer Travis T. Tygart criticized World Anti-Doping Agency officials on Tuesday over plans to change testing at major events, allowing sport federations a greater role.
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Spain must put Cape Verde World Cup 'grief' behind them, says Merino
Mikel Merino said Spain have to react to the "grief" of failing to beat debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener, but is confident the European champions are still contenders to win the competition.
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Serena Williams defeated in Berlin ahead of Wimbledon return
Serena Williams suffered a straight sets defeat in the Berlin Open doubles on Tuesday, hours after the confirmation of her return to Wimbledon to play alongside her sister Venus.
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O'Brien and Moore complete full house of Royal Ascot Group One races
The formidable duo of trainer Aidan O'Brien and jockey Ryan Moore completed a sweep of the Group One races at Royal Ascot when Mission Central won the King Charles III Stakes on Tuesday.
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