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'Stunning' cache of gold coins found in Kentucky cornfield

'Stunning' cache of gold coins found in Kentucky cornfield

A trove of more than 700 gold coins dating back to the US Civil War found buried in a cornfield in the state of Kentucky is being put up for sale and is expected to reap millions.

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Jaiswal falls for 171 as India add to huge lead

Jaiswal falls for 171 as India add to huge lead

West Indies finally prised out debutant century-maker Yashasvi Jaiswal and added the wicket of Ajinkya Rahane but India remained in complete control at 400 for four at lunch on the third day of the first Test in Dominica on Friday.

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Nations call for swift fossil fuel exit to tackle climate change

Nations call for swift fossil fuel exit to tackle climate change

The world needs an "urgent" exit from fossil fuels as part of efforts to slash planet-heating emissions and rein in global warming, a coalition of countries including EU economies and climate-vulnerable nations said Friday.

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Djokovic in ninth Wimbledon final as Alcaraz attempts to set-up blockbuster

Djokovic in ninth Wimbledon final as Alcaraz attempts to set-up blockbuster

Novak Djokovic reached his ninth Wimbledon final on Friday and record 35th at the Grand Slams, setting up a potential blockbuster championship showdown with Carlos Alcaraz.

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Red Cross restarts Karabakh evacuations after protests over blockade

Red Cross restarts Karabakh evacuations after protests over blockade

Azerbaijan on Friday allowed the Red Cross to resume medical evacuations from its restive Nagorno-Karabakh region to Armenia, after Baku's closure of the sole land link between the enclave and Armenia sparked protests and fears of a humanitarian crisis.

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UK govt approves construction of road tunnel near Stonehenge

UK govt approves construction of road tunnel near Stonehenge

The British government on Friday approved the construction of a controversial road tunnel near the historic Stonehenge site in southwestern England.

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Fiery Djokovic into ninth Wimbledon final, record 35th at Slams

Fiery Djokovic into ninth Wimbledon final, record 35th at Slams

Novak Djokovic powered into his ninth Wimbledon final as the fiery defending champion feuded with the umpire and spectators before beating Jannik Sinner to reach a record 35th Grand Slam singles title match on Friday.

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Stocks mostly rise as profits please and recession worries ease

Stocks mostly rise as profits please and recession worries ease

World stock markets mainly rose Friday as companies reported better-than-expected earnings and investors hoped easing US inflation would mean an end to rate hikes is near.

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Vingegaard keeps Tour de France lead after Pogacar attack

Vingegaard keeps Tour de France lead after Pogacar attack

Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard held on to the overall lead of the Tour de France after a skirmish with Tadej Pogacar on the Grand Colombier mountain on Friday.

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Blinken: US, allies to 'defend against any aggression' from North Korea

Blinken: US, allies to 'defend against any aggression' from North Korea

Secretary of State Antony Blinken promised Friday the United States would defend allies from North Korean "aggression", with Japan and South Korea joining a call to punish Pyongyang for its latest intercontinental ballistic missile test.

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