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

Moldova's pro-EU party wins key polls after Russian meddling claims

Mourinho Chelsea return prompts old memories, mixed feelings

'Predators': how reality TV explains Epstein obsession

Most Asian markets track Wall St higher after US inflation data

India, Pakistan trade accusations after Asia Cup trophy debacle

Power-packed Australia favourites to rewrite World Cup history

Latin artist Bad Bunny to headline Super Bowl half-time show

Air France, Airbus back on trial over doomed 2009 Rio flight

India's divine designs meld with AI at Durga Puja festival

Donald won't rule out Ryder Cup captain return after Europe win

Who is Matthieu Blazy, the new man at Chanel?

Tanks in Gaza - Hopes dim?

Cuba's hunger Crisis deepens

Poland trusts only hard Power

How Swiss Stocks tamed Prices

Adobe down 40%: Kodak moment?

Boomers: Selfish or Scapegoats?

Russia's Drone ploy in Poland

Why Nepal is burning

Trump adds intensity to USA-Europe Ryder Cup showdown

One of sport's fiercest rivalries explodes back to life Friday as the Ryder Cup tees off at Bethpage Black, where Scottie Scheffler's United States take on Rory McIlroy's Europe under the glare of US President Donald Trump and the roar of a New York crowd.

Hodgkinson, Mahuchikh headline final day of Tokyo worlds

Olympic champions Keely Hodgkinson and Yaroslava Mahuchikh headline the ninth and final day of the world championships in Tokyo on Sunday.

Trump hits H-1B visas, a tech industry favorite, with $100,000 fee

US President Donald Trump on Friday ordered an annual $100,000 fee be added to H-1B skilled worker visas, creating potentially major repercussions for the tech industry where such permits are prolific.

Perez strikes world double as Bonfim wins men's race walk

Spain's Maria Perez struck double gold after winning the 20km race walk at the world championships in Tokyo on Saturday.

Pogacar challenge delights Evenepoel for Rwanda world championships

Double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel is expecting a tough challenge from Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar when the cycling Road World Championships begin in Kigali on Sunday with the men's and women's time-trials.

How much progress has been made against Alzheimer's disease?

After decades of unsuccessful research, two new drugs and a pioneering blood test have recently given Alzheimer's patients hope of fighting back against the debilitating disease -- but questions remain about their effectiveness.

Europe takes Laver Cup lead as Alcaraz waits in wings

World number one Carlos Alcaraz says he's rested and recharged after his US Open triumph and looking forward to contributing to Team Europe's bid to retain the Laver Cup.

Central Park horse-drawn carriages face ride into the sunset

The rights and wrongs of the horse-drawn carriages that carry tourists around New York's Central Park have been loudly debated for years, but the mayor has signalled they may be at the end of the track.

Schmelzel, Katsu share LPGA NW Arkansas Championship lead

Sarah Schmelzel picked up six strokes in the last five holes to seize a share of the first-round lead in the LPGA NW Arkansas Championship on Friday alongside Minami Katsu.