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

Pennsylvania -

IN THE NEWS

Swiatek pairs up with Federer's sportswear brand On

Swiatek pairs up with Federer's sportswear brand On

World number one Iga Swiatek has signed a partnership deal with Swiss sportswear brand On, co-owned by Roger Federer, the Polish tennis player said on Monday.

Read more
Rashford ruled out of England Euro qualifiers

Rashford ruled out of England Euro qualifiers

England will be without Marcus Rashford for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine after the in-form Manchester United forward picked up a knock in Sunday's FA Cup victory over Fulham.

Read more
Ukraine's other frontline 'fortress' resisting Russian capture

Ukraine's other frontline 'fortress' resisting Russian capture

There's a second frontline town in eastern Ukraine that the Russians are trying to batter into submission just like Bakhmut, but locals say Avdiivka is unlikely to fall anytime soon.

Read more
Putin says ready to discuss China's Ukraine plan at Xi talks

Putin says ready to discuss China's Ukraine plan at Xi talks

President Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday that Russia was open to discussing China's proposals to end the fighting in Ukraine at the start of high-stakes talks in the Kremlin.

Read more
Malawi says cholera crisis risks worsening after Cyclone Freddy

Malawi says cholera crisis risks worsening after Cyclone Freddy

Malawi faces increased risk of a surge in cholera cases following the devastation caused by Cyclone Freddy that has destroyed water systems and toilets, the health ministry warned Monday.

Read more
Ukraine to try Kharkiv ex-security chief for treason

Ukraine to try Kharkiv ex-security chief for treason

Ukraine said Monday the former head of the SBU security service in northeastern Kharkiv will go on trial on high treason charges for allegedly sabotaging the region's defence against Russia.

Read more
French court orders fishing bans to protect dolphins

French court orders fishing bans to protect dolphins

France's top administrative court on Monday ordered the government to ban fishing in parts of the Atlantic to protect dolphins which have washed up dead in their hundreds.

Read more
French journalist, US aid worker kidnapped in Sahel are freed

French journalist, US aid worker kidnapped in Sahel are freed

A French journalist and a US aid worker who had been kidnapped by jihadists in the Sahel have been released, an AFP journalist saw Monday.

Read more
ICC prosecutor urges 'stamina' in Ukraine probes at London meeting

ICC prosecutor urges 'stamina' in Ukraine probes at London meeting

International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan urged countries Monday to find "the stamina to deliver on justice," as ministers from dozens of capitals met to discuss boosting support for ICC probes into the war in Ukraine.

Read more
Bank shares wobble after Credit Suisse buyout

Bank shares wobble after Credit Suisse buyout

Bank shares wavered in volatile trading on Monday after a UBS takeover of embattled Swiss rival Credit Suisse and actions by financial authorities aimed at calming investors fearing a broader crisis.

Read more