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300-year-old shipwrecks were thought to be pirate vessels. Now scientists have identified them as Danish ships used in the slave trade

Two shipwrecks lying in shallow waters off Costa Rica have turned out to be something far more significant than the pirate vessels suggested by the local stories once. Archaeologists have identified the wrecks as the ‘Fridericus Quartus’ and ‘Christianus Quintus,’ two Danish ships that sank in the 18th century while…

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Costa Rican diplomat emerges as strong contender to be first female head of UN

Rebeca Grynspan seen as continuity candidate with tacit support from current secretary general, António Guterres

The Guardian - UK

In 2018, scientists spread 30 truckloads of coffee pulp on a degraded Costa Rican pasture; two years later, tree canopy exceeded 80%, compared with about 20% in an untreated plot

In a unique trial in Costa Rica, researchers utilised coffee pulp to rejuvenate damaged pastures, leading to fascinating results. The organic by-product significantly enhanced soil fertility, prompting a notable increase in woody plants. Meanwhile, the area’s canopy cover flourished, metamorphosing grassland into an emerging forest. The findings emphasise the potential…

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Capuchin monkeys learn to ‘kiss’ an AI touchscreen for banana rewards in a groundbreaking Costa Rica experiment as new technology takes animal cognition research into the wild

Wild capuchin monkeys in Costa Rica have learned to use an AI-powered touchscreen to earn banana rewards, with some even “kissing” the screen. The new CapuchinAI system could help scientists study learning, memory, impulse control and cognitive flexibility in wild primates without taking them out of their natural environment. This…

The Economic Times

CDC Refreshes Its Chikungunya and Dengue Travel Notices, and the Dengue Country List Has Changed

CDC updated its Costa Rica chikungunya and global dengue travel notices. Here are the destinations named and what the levels actually mean.

Medical Daily

He is 119 years old and still smiling. Scientists are studying his 3 simple daily habits that helped him outlive almost everyone on Earth

José Flores Flores, a 119-year-old Costa Rican man, may be the world's oldest living person. He attributes his remarkable age to hard work, faith in God, and healthy eating. Researchers are studying his case, noting his sustained physical labor and strong community ties. His family provides him with full-time care…

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Costa Rica covered a dead pasture with 12,000 tonnes of orange peel. Sixteen years later, scientists found a thriving forest

For most people, discarded orange peel is little more than food-processing waste. In Costa Rica, one abandoned environmental experiment showed it could become something very different. During the late 1990s, around 12,000 tonnes of leftover citrus peel were spread across a worn-out cattle pasture beside the Guanacaste Conservation Area as…

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'Thanks for Sharing With Us Peasants': Kai Trump Blasted Over Ultra-Luxury Costa Rica Vacation

Kai Trump, granddaughter of the US president, faces online criticism for sharing her Costa Rica vacation vlog amid an affordability crisis affecting many Americans.

International Business Times UK

CDC Issues Level 2 Chikungunya Notice for Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province as Beach Travel Peaks

CDC issued a Level 2 chikungunya notice for Costa Rica's Guanacaste Province. What travelers to Playa Langosta and Tamarindo should do before going.

Medical Daily

Kai Trump Flaunts Lavish Costa Rica Getaway as Struggling Americans Battle Unrelenting Cost of Living Pressure

Kai Trump shares a Costa Rican holiday vlog as US polls reveal widespread concern over rising living costs, highlighting a stark contrast between personal luxury and national economic anxiety.

International Business Times UK

A juice company dumped 1,000 truckloads of orange peel on dead Costa Rican pastures in 1997; 16 years later, the plot had 176% more biomass than the land beside it

A Costa Rican juice company's waste helped restore a degraded pasture. Discarded orange peels and pulp enriched the soil, fostering new growth. After a lawsuit halted the project, nature continued the restoration process undisturbed. Researchers later found significantly more biomass and diverse tree species on the treated land. This case…

The Economic Times

TikTok creator Gabriela Sanarrusia shot dead alongside boyfriend in Costa Rica

Costa Rican influencer Gabriela Sanarrusia and her boyfriend Jose Isaac Agüero were killed at their home. Multiple armed individuals allegedly entered their residence while they were asleep and opened fire. The attackers reportedly set a vehicle ablaze as they fled the scene after the incident. Authorities are investigating the attack,…

The Times of India

North-South Commission on Development formed economic development of Global South, Global North

HAMBURG: Aiming for strengthening international partnerships and support the overcoming of pressing challenges under prevailing geopolitical situation, German government launched North-South Commission on Development on Tuesday during the ingoing Hamburg Sustainability Conference in the port city of Hamburg. The Commission has the purpose of intensifying relations with countries in the…

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‘My penalty heroics against Costa Rica were a dream. Louis van Gaal’s biggest regret was not repeating it in the semis’ Tim Krul on the Netherlands’ World Cup 2014 shootout win

The former Newcastle United goalkeeper was a 120th-minute substitute when he came on against Costa Rica during the 2014 World Cup

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Ghost shark discovered: Scientists identify new deep-sea species off Costa Rica

A remarkable new species of deep-sea ghost shark, Rhinochimaera costaricana, has been discovered in the Pacific Ocean off Costa Rica. Researchers identified distinct physical and genetic traits in three male specimens found at significant depths. This exciting find, published in Zootaxa, emphasizes the vast, unexplored marine biodiversity hidden within Costa…

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Two weeks after California woman Ashley Phillips vanished on a Costa Rica hike, a body has been found nearby

The search brought together the efforts of the Costa Rican government, the U.S. government, volunteers, and countless well-wishers.

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PROCOMER: Costa Rica strengthens its focus on Asia with value-added food products in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Costa Rica continues to strengthen its presence in Asia and expand opportunities for its export sector in high-value markets. From June 9 to 12, four Costa Rican companies participated in Seoul Food & Hotel 2026, one of Asia's leading trade platforms for…

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The greatest World Cup upsets... ever!

FourFourTwo revisits the 26 biggest upsets the World Cup has ever produced as Cape Verde add themselves to the list

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Sports Lens

England vs Croatia World Cup Opener: Gordon Start, Konsa Partners Stones, Saka Fitness Doubt

England and Croatia meet in Group L of the 2026 World Cup on June 17 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, with Thomas Tuchel’s side entering as heavy favorites at -165 with BetOnline, while Croatia are available at +410 and the draw is priced at +280. Anthony Gordon is set to…

The Independent UK

England World Cup chef stopped from boarding train due to kitchen knives

The team chef was trying to travel to Orlando ahead of England’s final warm-up game against Costa Rica

The Guardian - UK

Elliot Anderson on the rise as face of England amid Manchester City transfer talk

Midfielder’s meteoric climb could enter different stratosphere if he inspires World Cup glory and seals record move

Sports Illustrated

Four Key Takeaways From England’s Final Pre-World Cup Friendly

The Three Lions claimed a reassuringly comfortable victory in Orlando.

The Independent UK

Ollie Watkins outlines why England super-subs could be key to World Cup success

Watkins scored England’s final game in their 3-0 warm-up win over Costa Rica on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Thomas Tuchel says England ‘set the tone’ after wrapping up World Cup preparations

England were dominant in a 3-0 win against Costa Rica

Evening Standard

Thomas Tuchel makes surprise England claim as Croatia loom in World Cup opener

Three Lions face tough test in Group L curtain-raiser as they reunite with 2018 semi-final opponents

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