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

Guardians-Rays MLB playoff game postponed until Saturday

Did Chinese cars squeal on Norway's military?

'We've never had this': Bear sightings spook Russia

Guardians-Rays MLB playoff game start delayed by rain

'True heroism': Police praise efforts to halt Oregon school shooter

Injured Jordie Barrett out of second Bledisloe Cup Test

Suspected gunman in Oregon school shooting was 'withdrawn,' neighbors say

All contenders for UN chief receive veto: diplomat

As Champions Cup opens on mournful note, holders Bordeaux-Begles draw

UN climate panel fails to agree date for global warming update: envoy

Figueroa loses title at weigh-in but Kameda can win it

Macron calls for calm amid fears of violence at France protests

Stocks struggle to bounce back from AI angst-fueled rout

Deforestation in Brazil Amazon hits nearly four-decade low

Europe’s arms money maze

Houthis and al-Qaeda

Brazil tests Milei’s gamble

Germany under Weidel

Ukraine says cannot meet landmine destruction pledge due to Russia invasion

Ukraine will not fulfil a commitment to destroy a stockpile of around 6 million landmines left over from the Soviet Union because of Russia's invasion, a defence official said on Tuesday.

Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury legends slot

British rock star Rod Stewart is set to play the coveted legends slot at Glastonbury next year, over two decades after he headlined the iconic music festival, the organisers said Tuesday.

Winter rains pile misery on war-torn Gaza's displaced

At a crowded camp in Gaza for those displaced by the war between Israel and Hamas, Ayman Siam laid concrete blocks around his tent to keep his family dry as rain threatened more misery.

'Taiwan also has baseball': jubilant fans celebrate historic win

Fans screamed, cheerleaders danced and confetti cannons exploded as Taiwan's baseball team rode in military vehicles through the capital Taipei on Tuesday following their historic victory in an international tournament.

Russia pummels Ukraine with 'record' drone barrage

Russia launched a record 188 drones at Ukraine overnight, Kyiv said Tuesday, amid growing international tensions over Russian missile threats and hints Moscow could strike European cities.

Paul Pogba blackmail trial set to open in Paris

Six men linked to Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba go on trial Tuesday, accused of blackmail, attempted extortion of millions of euros and holding the player at gunpoint.

China's Huawei unveils 'milestone' smartphone with homegrown OS

Chinese tech giant Huawei on Tuesday unveiled its first smartphone equipped with a fully homegrown operating system, a key test in the firm's fight to challenge the dominance of Western juggernauts.

Landmine victims gather to protest US decision to supply Ukraine

Landmine victims from across the world gathered at a conference in Cambodia on Tuesday to protest the United States' decision to give landmines to Ukraine, with Kyiv's delegation expected to report at the meet.

Indian rival royal factions clash outside palace

Indian government officials took temporary control Tuesday at a luxurious hilltop palace in Rajasthan after arguments between rival royal brothers sparked clashes between stone-throwing loyalists outside its fortified gates.

Equity markets retreat, dollar gains as Trump fires tariff warning

Stock markets fell and the dollar rallied Tuesday after Donald Trump warned he would impose huge new tariffs on China, Mexico and Canada on his first day in office, dealing a blow to hopes of a more moderate approach to trade policy.

In The News

Manga adaptation 'Drops of God' nets International Emmy Award