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

Pennsylvania -

IN THE NEWS

Austrian actor Helmut Berger dead at 78

Austrian actor Helmut Berger dead at 78

Actor Helmut Berger, known for starring in films by Italian director Luchino Visconti, died Thursday in his home country of Austria at the age of 78, his agent said.

Read more
Fallen rugby giants Wasps denied place in English second-tier

Fallen rugby giants Wasps denied place in English second-tier

Fallen giants Wasps will "move to the bottom of the playing pyramid" it was announced Thursday after their licence to play in English rugby union's second-tier Championship next season was revoked.

Read more
US Supreme Court rules Warhol image violated photo copyright

US Supreme Court rules Warhol image violated photo copyright

An Andy Warhol print of the late pop star Prince violated the copyright of the photographer who took the original image, the US Supreme Court said Thursday, in a ruling with important implications for the art market.

Read more
Half world's largest lakes and reservoirs drying up: study

Half world's largest lakes and reservoirs drying up: study

More than half of the world's largest lakes and reservoirs are dwindling and placing humanity's future water security at risk, with climate change and unsustainable consumption the main culprits, a study said Thursday.

Read more
MLS announces new expansion team in San Diego

MLS announces new expansion team in San Diego

Major League Soccer announced on Thursday that San Diego would become its 30th franchise, starting play in the 2025 season.

Read more
Arsenal goalkeeper Ramsdale signs new Gunners deal

Arsenal goalkeeper Ramsdale signs new Gunners deal

England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has signed a new "long-term" contract with Arsenal, the Premier League giants announced Thursday.

Read more
Moura confirms Spurs exit at end of season

Moura confirms Spurs exit at end of season

Emotional Tottenham winger Lucas Moura said his "heart will always be here" after confirming he will leave the Premier League club at the end of this season.

Read more
Fox, Conners, Hovland share PGA lead as Higa stumbles back

Fox, Conners, Hovland share PGA lead as Higa stumbles back

New Zealand's Ryan Fox, Norway's Viktor Hovland and Canada's Corey Conners shared the early lead in Thursday's opening round of the PGA Championship after a double-bogey disaster for Japan's Kazuki Higa.

Read more
Thousands displaced, 85 people killed in central Nigeria clashes

Thousands displaced, 85 people killed in central Nigeria clashes

More than 3,000 people have been displaced in central Nigeria after at least 85 people were killed in ongoing clashes between herders and farmers, officials said Thursday.

Read more
UN decries 'egregious' breaches of Sudan humanitarian pledge

UN decries 'egregious' breaches of Sudan humanitarian pledge

The UN aid chief decried Thursday multiple serious breaches of an agreement by Sudan's warring parties last week to spare civilians and civilian infrastructure and to let in badly needed aid.

Read more