Nicaraguan paradise draws Americans, Europeans despite political strife
Tucked away in a southern corner of Nicaragua, far from the political persecution of the opposition by President Daniel Ortega, a tiny colony of Americans and Europeans have carved out a new home on the Pacific, lured by the area's natural beauty, security and tranquility.
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Hatton, Clark and Lashley share PGA Wells Fargo lead
England's Tyrrell Hatton made an eagle and two birdies in his last four holes to grab a share of the lead after Friday's second round of the PGA Wells Fargo Championship.
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Verstappen quickest, Leclerc crashes in Miami Grand Prix practice
World champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull set the fastest time in Friday's practice for the Miami Grand Prix while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc suffered a crash into a barrier.
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Princes Harry, Andrew out in the cold at coronation
Princes Harry and Andrew will both attend the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday but will have no formal role in proceedings -- confirming they remain out in the cold.
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Russian court orders arrest of theatre director and playwright
A Moscow court on Friday ordered the arrest of a theatre director and a playwright on charges of "justifying terrorism" over an award-winning play about Russian women recruited online to marry radical Islamists in Syria.
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Colombia nabs over 300 tonnes of illegally caught fish in a decade
Colombia has seized more than 334 tonnes of illegally caught shark, rays and other species between 2012 and 2022, authorities said on Friday.
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Horner keen to avoid 'paranoia' in Red Bull's internal rivalry
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner says he is going to great lengths to ensure his championship leading drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez are treated equally and that no 'paranoia' develops in their rivalry.
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Alcaraz into Madrid final on 20th birthday, faces lucky loser Struff
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his 20th birthday on Friday by reaching the Madrid Open final, likening himself to "a bull" in his straight sets win over Borna Coric.
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Floods kill over 170 people in east DR Congo
More than 170 people have died after heavy rains and flooding in eastern DR Congo's South Kivu province, officials said Friday, after torrential downpours killed dozens in neighbouring Rwanda.
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Pujara overshadows Smith for Sussex as Neser takes hat-trick
India's Cheteshwar Pujara hit his third hundred in six innings for Sussex this season at Worcester on Friday as Steve Smith made 30 after batting for the first time in the English County Championship.
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