Philadelphia Independent - News from Philadelphia, the USA and the world, in 6 languages

Crisis-wracked Volkswagen warns of 10-bn-euro hit to profits

New France boss Zidane confirms Mbappe as captain after naming first squad

Costa Rica's Grynspan tops third informal poll for UN chief: diplomat

California governor signs order to explore AI 'kill switch'

Stock markets retreat after central bank rate hikes

Head leads run spree as Australia win Zimbabwe ODI series

Russia labels director of Cannes Grand Prix winner a 'foreign agent'

In-form Raphinha wants to finish career at Barcelona

Macron warns of Russian 'hybrid' threat after meeting presidential hopefuls

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman

UN holds third informal poll for new chief

Carrick confident Man Utd can 'work through' tough time

Kulusevski return can spark Spurs: De Zerbi

Mbappe ends Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Scheffler excited for 1-2-3 group with McIlroy, Schauffele

World number one Scottie Scheffler is thrilled to be playing the first two rounds of the PGA Championship with defending champion Xander Schauffele and reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy, expecting a memorable time.

Sean Combs's ex Cassie says he forced her into 'disgusting' sex ordeals

Sean "Diddy" Combs's former partner Casandra Ventura told jurors at the music mogul's sex trafficking trial Tuesday how he subjected her to "disgusting" marathon group sex sessions.

Uruguay's 'poorest president' Mujica dies aged 89

Uruguay's former president Jose "Pepe" Mujica, an ex-guerrilla fighter and hero of the Latin American left, has died at the age of 89, the government said Tuesday.

Senior UN official urges action 'to prevent genocide' in Gaza

United Nations relief chief Tom Fletcher on Tuesday called on the UN Security Council to take action "to prevent genocide" in Gaza, delivering a scathing account of Israel's actions in the Palestinian territory.

'Kramer vs Kramer' director Robert Benton dies: report

Robert Benton, the Oscar-winning writer and director of "Kramer vs Kramer," has died in his US home, The New York Times reported Tuesday. He was 92.

Sinner moves through gears to reach Italian Open quarters

Jannik Sinner came through the first true test of his comeback from a doping ban with Tuesday's straight-sets win over Francisco Cerundolo which took the world number one into the Italian Open quarter-finals.

Massages, chefs and trainers: Airbnb adds in-home services

Airbnb on Tuesday began letting users book in-home massages, chefs and personal trainers in an overhauled app as it continued to expand beyond being just a platform for short-term lodging.

Republicans eye key votes on Trump tax cuts mega-bill

Republicans geared up Tuesday for a series of crucial votes on Donald Trump's domestic policy mega-bill, with rows over spending threatening to unravel the US president's plans for sweeping tax cuts.

Brazil legend Marta returns for Japan friendlies

Legendary Brazil striker Marta will return to the national team aged 39 after a nine-month absence for two friendlies against Japan, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said Tuesday.

McIlroy, Scheffler and Schauffele together to start PGA

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, defending champion Xander Schauffele and reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy will play together in the first two rounds of the 107th PGA Championship in groupings announced Tuesday.

In The News

Jose Mujica: Uruguay's tractor-driving leftist icon