Philadelphia Independent - round-the-clock news in 6 languages from Philadelphia, the US and the world

Pennsylvania -

IN THE NEWS

Tudor ends reign at turbulent Marseille

Tudor ends reign at turbulent Marseille

Coach Igor Tudor is leaving Ligue 1 side Marseille after one season, club president Pablo Longoria told a press conference on Thursday.

Read more
Andreeva, 16, into French Open last 32 and potential Gauff clash

Andreeva, 16, into French Open last 32 and potential Gauff clash

Sixteen-year-old qualifier Mirra Andreeva reached the French Open last 32 on Thursday with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Diane Parry to set up a potential clash against Coco Gauff.

Read more
Senegal opposition leader sentenced to 2 years, election bid unclear

Senegal opposition leader sentenced to 2 years, election bid unclear

A court in Senegal on Thursday sentenced firebrand opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, to two years' jail on charges of "corrupting youth" but acquitted him of rape and issuing death threats.

Read more
Vettori impressed by England record rather than 'Bazball' style

Vettori impressed by England record rather than 'Bazball' style

Daniel Vettori reckons England's winning record rather than their aggressive style of play is what has caught the attention of Australia ahead of this season's Ashes series.

Read more
Diplomatic pressure mounts as Serbs rally again in north Kosovo

Diplomatic pressure mounts as Serbs rally again in north Kosovo

Ethnic Serbs gathered again in a flashpoint town in Kosovo on Thursday at the site of clashes earlier this week with NATO-led soldiers in Kosovo, as international pressure mounts on Pristina to diffuse tensions.

Read more
Entertainment industry struggles with 215 bn piracy site visits

Entertainment industry struggles with 215 bn piracy site visits

Anti-piracy authorities say they have cracked down on illegal streaming of film and TV, but data suggests it is booming, reaching 215 billion illegal site visits last year.

Read more
Maanum signs new contract with Arsenal women

Maanum signs new contract with Arsenal women

Arsenal midfielder Frida Leonhardsen Maanum has signed a new contract with the Gunners' women's team, the club announced Thursday.

Read more
Freddie Mercury's draft lyrics for Queen hits unveiled

Freddie Mercury's draft lyrics for Queen hits unveiled

A trove of Freddie Mercury's previously unseen handwritten draft lyrics for some of Queen's biggest hits goes on show Thursday in New York, ahead of their sale in London later this year.

Read more
PSG coach hopes Messi will get good welcome in 'last game' for club

PSG coach hopes Messi will get good welcome in 'last game' for club

Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier said on Thursday he hopes fans will give Lionel Messi a cordial reception in his final game at their Parc des Princes home.

Read more
Pakistan inflation rockets to record 37.97 percent

Pakistan inflation rockets to record 37.97 percent

Pakistan's year-on-year inflation hit a record 37.97 percent in May, official data revealed Thursday, with the nation on the brink of economic collapse and crucial bailout talks stalled.

Read more