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Tomb more than 1,000 years old found in Panama
Tomb more than 1,000 years old found in Panama

Archaeologists have discovered a tomb more than a thousand years old in Panama containing human remains alongside gold and ceramic artifacts, the lead researcher told AFP on Friday.

February 21, 2026

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France's Galthie lauds 'success story' Italy ahead of Six Nations clash
France's Galthie lauds 'success story' Italy ahead of Six Nations clash

France coach Fabien Galthie insisted that Italy are capable of winning the Six Nations ahead of the pair's meeting in Lille on Sunday.

February 21, 2026

Brumbies confident of snapping 26-year Christchurch drought
Brumbies confident of snapping 26-year Christchurch drought

Winger Corey Toole is confident the ACT Brumbies have what it takes to snap a 26-year hoodoo against the Canterbury Crusaders in Christchurch, drawing inspiration from their drought-breaking victory in Auckland last year.

February 21, 2026

Penge and Bridgeman share Riviera lead with McIlroy in hot pursuit
Penge and Bridgeman share Riviera lead with McIlroy in hot pursuit

Marco Penge and Jacob Bridgeman fired impressive seven-under par 64s on Friday to share the US PGA Tour Genesis Invitational halfway lead, one stroke in front of world number two Rory McIlroy.

February 21, 2026

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Hurricanes rue injury to Super Rugby playmaker Cameron
Hurricanes rue injury to Super Rugby playmaker Cameron

All Black Jordie Barrett says he's "gutted" Wellington Hurricanes teammate Brett Cameron faces another lengthy injury layoff, leaving them with a gaping hole at fly-half.

February 21, 2026

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158 giant tortoises reintroduced to a Galapagos island
158 giant tortoises reintroduced to a Galapagos island

More than 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island in Ecuador's famed Galapagos archipelago where they disappeared more than a century ago, the environment ministry said Friday.

February 20, 2026