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Colombian scientists recover first treasures from ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’
Nov 21, 2025 - World 
Cannon, three coins and a cup taken from San José, a 1708 wreckage that could hold items worth billions of dollarsA cannon, three coins and a porcelain cup are among the first objects recovered by Colombian scientists from the depths of the Caribbean Sea where the legendary Spanish galleon San José sank in 1708 after being attacked by a British fleet.The recovery is part of a scientific investigation authorised by the government last year to study the wreckage and the causes of the sinking. Colombian researchers located the galleon in 2015, leading to legal and diplomatic disputes. Its exact location is a state secret. Continue reading...
U.K. politician sentenced to over 10 years for accepting bribes to make pro-Russia statements
Nov 21, 2025 - World 
A hard-right British politician and former ally of Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage was sentenced Friday to 10 1/2 years in prison for accepting bribes to make favorable statements about Russia in the European Parliament.
2 robbers overpower a guard and steal dozens of ancient gold coins from a Swiss museum
Nov 21, 2025 - World 
Swiss authorities searched Friday for two robbers who overpowered a security guard at a Roman-era museum in Lausanne, smashed a display case and made off with dozens of gold coins that had been displayed inside.
Mexican president celebrates Fatima Bosch's Miss Universe 2025 win
Nov 21, 2025 - World 
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum celebrated Friday the victory of Fatima Bosch Fernandez of Mexico as Miss Universe 2025, applauding her as an example for women.
U.S. sanctions on big Russian oil firms are having their intended effect, Treasury official says
Nov 21, 2025 - World 
The Trump administration said it is seeing signs that its sanctions on major Russian oil producers are crimping the economic engine that has allowed Moscow to continue to fund its war in Ukraine.
