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South Korea offering large-scale aid package for North's nukes

South Korea offering large-scale aid package for North's nukes

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said Monday he will offer a wide-ranging aid package to the North in return for denuclearisation, a deal long seen as a non-starter for Pyongyang.

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Has blockchain found a use beyond crypto trading?

Has blockchain found a use beyond crypto trading?

The bitcoin boom spawned new billionaires and videos of beach parties and Lamborghinis. The crypto crash brought devastation for small investors and bankruptcy for many companies.

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Famous clubs battle for Champions League group slots

Famous clubs battle for Champions League group slots

The last stage of the Champions League qualifying marathon kicks off on Tuesday with three clubs who have already got their hands on the trophy eager to grab one of the last six group slots and the cheque that goes with it.

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All systems go in Houston as NASA prepares return to Moon

All systems go in Houston as NASA prepares return to Moon

Rick LaBrode has worked at NASA for 37 years, but he says the American quest to return to the Moon is by far the crowning moment of his career.

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Japan's GDP expands in Q2 after Covid curbs lifted

Japan's GDP expands in Q2 after Covid curbs lifted

Japan's economy expanded in the three months to June, official data showed Monday, after the government lifted Covid-19 curbs on businesses.

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Shaheen fitness and World Cup key as Pakistan tackle Netherlands

Shaheen fitness and World Cup key as Pakistan tackle Netherlands

Pakistan will look to collect crucial World Cup qualifying points when they tackle the Netherlands in a three-match ODI series from Tuesday but will have a wary eye on the fitness of star bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi.

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UN resuming talks on high-seas treaty amid growing concerns

UN resuming talks on high-seas treaty amid growing concerns

After four inconclusive sessions, UN member states on Monday resume talks aimed at finally completing a treaty to protect the world's high seas, a vital yet fragile resource that covers nearly half the planet.

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Rays' Rasmussen almost perfect in MLB victory over Orioles

Rays' Rasmussen almost perfect in MLB victory over Orioles

Tampa Bay pitcher Drew Rasmussen came within three outs of the first perfect game in Rays history Sunday, only for Baltimore's Jorge Mateo to step in.

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Zalatoris beats Straka in playoff to win PGA Memphis title

Zalatoris beats Straka in playoff to win PGA Memphis title

Three-time major runner-up Will Zalatoris won his first US PGA Tour title on Sunday, defeating Austria's Sepp Straka in a playoff to capture the St. Jude Championship.

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Carreno Busta halts Hurkacz finals win streak with Montreal triumph

Carreno Busta halts Hurkacz finals win streak with Montreal triumph

Pablo Carreno Busta spoiled Hubert Hurkacz's perfect record in ATP finals on Sunday, beating him 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to win the Montreal Masters.

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