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Colombia to start recovering bounty from 18th-century shipwreck

Colombia to start recovering bounty from 18th-century shipwreck

Colombia's government on Friday announced an expedition to remove items of "incalculable value" from the wreck of the legendary San Jose Galleon, which sank in 1708 while laden with gold, silver and emeralds estimated to be worth billions of dollars.

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Stocks edge higher as Nvidia-induced rally rolls on

Stocks edge higher as Nvidia-induced rally rolls on

Global equities pushed higher Friday as investors digested a record-breaking week powered by US technology titan Nvidia's blockbuster results and the artificial intelligence boom.

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Klopp is irreplaceable, says Liverpool assistant manager Lijnders

Klopp is irreplaceable, says Liverpool assistant manager Lijnders

Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders says it is impossible to replace Jurgen Klopp and that the club must find someone who can develop their own dynasty.

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Man Utd must prove they 'belong' in Champions League despite Hojlund blow

Man Utd must prove they 'belong' in Champions League despite Hojlund blow

Erik ten Hag said Manchester United "belong" in the Champions League but must prove it after losing in-form striker Rasmus Hojlund to injury.

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Hamilton insists Mercedes story can end on a high

Hamilton insists Mercedes story can end on a high

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton says his switch to Ferrari programmed for 2025 will add a brand new chapter to his sparkling career, but insisted he hopes to leave Mercedes on a high.

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US Senate leader visits Ukraine amid Congress aid impasse

US Senate leader visits Ukraine amid Congress aid impasse

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer arrived Friday in Ukraine in an effort to put pressure on his Republican opponents in Congress to unlock crucial aid as Russia's war enters its third year.

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Pundits laud England's old-school Root for patient century

Pundits laud England's old-school Root for patient century

England's Joe Root was roundly praised Friday after becoming the first batsman to make 10 Test centuries against India after departing from his team's attacking strategy and back to more conservative cricket.

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England's Borthwick says Scotland 'favourites' for Six Nations clash

England's Borthwick says Scotland 'favourites' for Six Nations clash

England coach Steve Borthwick says his Six Nations title-chasers will be underdogs against Scotland in Edinburgh on Saturday despite a perfect record in this year's tournament.

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Eiffel Tower to remain closed Saturday morning, unions say

Eiffel Tower to remain closed Saturday morning, unions say

France's Eiffel Tower was to remain closed on Saturday morning as staff voted to extend a strike over the monument's management, unions said Friday.

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Biden slaps sanctions on 500 targets in Russia 'war machine'

Biden slaps sanctions on 500 targets in Russia 'war machine'

US President Joe Biden on Friday announced sanctions on more than 500 targets in Russia on the second anniversary of the Ukraine invasion, vowing sustained pressure to stop President Vladimir Putin's "war machine."

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