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

Pennsylvania -

IN THE NEWS

Osasuna earn narrow advantage over Athletic in Copa semi

Osasuna earn narrow advantage over Athletic in Copa semi

Ez Abde's fine solo goal earned Osasuna a slim 1-0 Copa del Rey semi-final first leg win over Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.

Read more
'Very unlikely' foreign actor caused Havana Syndrome: US intelligence

'Very unlikely' foreign actor caused Havana Syndrome: US intelligence

Multiple American intelligence agencies conclude it is "very unlikely" the mysterious illness known as Havana Syndrome that afflicted US personnel was caused by a foreign actor, an assessment released Wednesday said.

Read more
Martinelli stars as leaders Arsenal crush Everton to go five points clear

Martinelli stars as leaders Arsenal crush Everton to go five points clear

Gabriel Martinelli starred as Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 4-0 rout of struggling Everton on Wednesday.

Read more
Kandinsky masterpiece sells for record $45 million

Kandinsky masterpiece sells for record $45 million

Wassily Kandinsky's masterpiece "Murnau Mit Kirche II", recently recovered by the descendants of its owner, a German Jew killed by the Nazis, sold for $45 million on Wednesday, a record for the artist according to auctioneers Sotheby's.

Read more
LA County to pay $29 mn to Kobe Bryant's widow over crash photos

LA County to pay $29 mn to Kobe Bryant's widow over crash photos

Los Angeles County has agreed to pay the widow of Kobe Bryant nearly $29 million after first responders shared gruesome photos of the helicopter crash that killed the NBA superstar.

Read more
UN head says high seas treaty must be 'ambitious'

UN head says high seas treaty must be 'ambitious'

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres urged countries Wednesday to agree a "robust and ambitious" treaty to protect the high seas, as time starts to run out for negotiators.

Read more
Britain's Prince Harry loses home on royal estate

Britain's Prince Harry loses home on royal estate

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are being evicted from their home on the British royal family's Windsor estate, a spokesperson said Wednesday, leaving them without a UK base.

Read more
US attorney general backs calls for crackdown on social media fentanyl sales

US attorney general backs calls for crackdown on social media fentanyl sales

The head of the US Justice Department said Wednesday he supported actions by Congress to force social media companies to crack down on the sale of deadly fentanyl on their platforms.

Read more
Djokovic eyes elusive gold at Paris Olympics

Djokovic eyes elusive gold at Paris Olympics

Novak Djokovic is hoping the Paris 2024 Games will be his most successful Olympics to date, as he continues to chase the gold medal that has so far eluded him.

Read more
McIlroy hails PGA Tour's new-look plan as 'compelling product'

McIlroy hails PGA Tour's new-look plan as 'compelling product'

The PGA Tour unveiled its new-look structure for the 2024 season featuring eight 'designated events' with elite fields, no cut and increased prize money hailed by Rory McIlroy as producing a "compelling product".

Read more