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

June 22, 2026

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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.

June 22, 2026

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.

June 22, 2026

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.

June 22, 2026

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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.

June 22, 2026

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Ore Energy and Budget Thuis to Deploy 1 GWh of Multi-Day Iron-Air Energy Storage in a First for European Energy Suppliers
Ore Energy and Budget Thuis to Deploy 1 GWh of Multi-Day Iron-Air Energy Storage in a First for European Energy Suppliers

Dutch energy supplier commits to 1 GWh of iron-air energy storage to reduce consumer energy costs; First 400 MWh to be delivered in 2028

June 22, 2026