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North Korea warns of 'military options' over Japan rearmament

Total eclipse gives scientists chance to probe Sun's mysteries

Tiny light, big dream: Harvesting power from soil in Japan

What to know about the total solar eclipse on August 12

Trump admin to review 'closed' AI models before release: reports

'Like the end of the world': the eclipse chasers flocking to Spain

De Minaur fights past Duckworth in all-Aussie Montreal battle

Taiwan begins military drills as China pressure grows

High bills, cheap panels drive a Philippine solar surge

UK mansion where 'listeners' spied on Nazi generals becomes museum

Russian barrage on Ukraine kills 2, wounds dozens more

Sabalenka tops Uchijima in WTA Toronto opener

Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati Masters with wrist injury

Kgatlana strikes as South Africa reach WAFCON quarter-finals

Tsunoda hopes new Alpha Tauri car sparks improvement in results

Yuki Tsunoda said the Alpha Tauri car for the 2022 Formula One season "looks great" and the Japanese driver hopes it propels him to improving on his points haul of 32 last year.

Germany urged to save citizen risking execution in Iran

Germany must act immediately to prevent the hanging of a national detained in Iran who risks the death penalty on charges vehemently denied by his supporters, his family and activists said on Monday.

Newcastle's Trippier faces spell on sidelines after breaking foot

Kieran Trippier has been ruled out of Newcastle's "upcoming fixtures" after fracturing a bone in his foot during a 1-0 win over Aston Villa at the weekend, the club said on Monday.

Araujo injury blow for Barca before Napoli clash

Barcelona's Uruguayan international defender Ronald Araujo suffered a calf injury during the La Liga side's 2-2 draw against Espanyol, the Catalan club confirmed on Monday.

Hanyu refuses to rule out Olympic return after Beijing heartbreak

Yuzuru Hanyu refused Monday to rule out another tilt at Olympic gold after the two-time figure skating champion was dethroned at the Beijing Games by Nathan Chen of the United States.

Hirt conquers 'Green Mountain' to take Tour of Oman lead

Czech rider Jan Hirt conquered 'The Green Mountain' on Monday to grab the overall race lead in the Tour of Oman after the fifth and penultimate stage.

No lean patch for Kohli, insists India batting coach

India's batting coach played down concerns Monday about the recent poor batting form of Virat Kohli, saying he was on the brink of scoring some "big runs".

Goggia leads assault on Olympic downhill

Italy's Sofia Goggia will be gunning to successfully defend her Olympic downhill title on Tuesday, one of the highlights of the alpine skiing programme of the Beijing Games.

Stocks slump, oil hits 2014 highs on Ukraine conflict fears

Global equities dived Monday after the United States warned that Russia could attack Ukraine within days, while oil briefly hit eight-year peaks on fears of a conflict that would hit supplies.

Trial opens over jihadist murder of French priest

Four alleged accomplices in the murder of an 85-year-old French priest went on trial in Paris on Monday after years of investigation into one of several attacks to have rocked France in recent years.

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