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

Barco joins Chelsea rebuild from Strasbourg

Wimbledon champ Noskova ready for 'new opportunity'

Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future ahead of centenary edition

Japan's Kuwaki wins women's British Open to clinch first major title

Moroccans gather at Ceuta border, desperate for news of loved ones

Sabalenka aims to bounce back in Toronto after Wimbledon disappointment

Finucane seals fourth cycling gold on final day of Commonwealth Games

Iran says close to Hormuz deal with Oman, after US suspends attack plan

At Nepal school, outpouring of grief for climber Nirmal Purja

'Spider-Man' soars to huge $355 million opening in North America

Tourists slowly return to French bay opposite huge wildfire

Sweden’s welfare reckoning

China’s cartel lifeline

Australia limits migration

Venezuela’s Oil Return

Adobe down 40%: Kodak moment?

Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?

Latin America’s age trap

Putin's peace threshold

Boss of Germany's Commerzbank cheered as she slams UniCredit advances

German lender Commerzbank's boss was applauded at a shareholder meeting Wednesday as she slammed Italian bank UniCredit's hostile takeover bid, while staff outside the venue protested against any potential merger.

Colosseum selfies, 'Melody' toffee and trade: Modi visits Rome

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met Wednesday in talks to strengthen ties and boost trade, a day after a night-time tour of the Colosseum.

French presidential candidate Philippe targeted in embezzlement probe

French investigators are probing allegations of embezzlement involving high-profile presidential candidate Edouard Philippe over the allocation of a digital hub contract in the northern port city of Le Havre where he is mayor, prosecutors have said.

Samsung union says South Korea strike on hold 'until further notice'

Samsung Electronics workers' union said late Wednesday that a planned strike had been put on hold until further notice after negotiations with management resumed with the participation of Seoul's labour minister.

UK eases sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel imports

British leader Keir Starmer defended Wednesday a contentious move to ease sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel as the Middle East war causes prices to spiral.

Iran says US wants to 'start new war' after Trump threat

Iran's chief negotiator said Wednesday the United States wanted to restart the Middle East war after President Donald Trump said he would attack again unless Tehran agreed a peace deal.

Magyar, Tusk tout Hungary's return to Europe in post-Orban era

Hungary could learn from Poland on fighting corruption and restoring ties with Europe, new Hungarian prime minister Peter Magyar said Wednesday, bidding to turn the page on the acrimony of the Orban years.

Bangladesh measles deaths near 500 but vaccines offer hope

Bangladesh has rolled out a mass vaccination campaign to combat its deadliest measles outbreak in decades that has killed nearly 500 children in just two months, the United Nations children's agency said Wednesday.

NATO chief says US troop withdrawals from Europe won't hurt defences

NATO chief Mark Rutte said Wednesday that the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Europe would not harm defences, with Washington also expected to cut the forces it puts at the alliance's disposal.

DR Congo Ebola risk high regionally, low worldwide: WHO

The deadly Ebola outbreak raging in central Africa probably began several months ago, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, deeming the risk high in the region but low worldwide.

In The News

French lawmakers back Macron choice to run Bank of France