Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay $7.1 million in taxes on her 2018 income, and she is due to be tried in Barcelona on Nov. 20 in a separate case for allegedly failing to pay $15.4 million in taxes. Shakira's lawyer has denied any wrongdoing, claiming that all taxes due in Spain have been paid and that she has always complied with her fiscal obligations. This is not the first time Shakira has been accused of tax evasion.
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France has announced its withdrawal of troops from Niger in response to a coup, a move that signals a shift in the country's policy in the region. This comes as President Emmanuel Macron is undertaking a review of the French diplomatic corps in order to modernize the country's diplomatic approach.
Matteo Messina Denaro, an Italian Mafia boss who had been on the run for 30 years, has died in a hospital prison ward. He was convicted of numerous crimes, including the 1992 murders of anti-mafia prosecutors Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino. His death marks the end of an era of organized crime in Italy and is seen as a major victory in the fight against the Mafia.
Canada's House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota has apologized after recognizing 98-year-old Yaroslav Hunka, who had fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II, during a speech by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Rota had called Hunka a “hero” and he was given a standing ovation by Canadian lawmakers. The incident has caused controversy in Canada, with Rota expressing regret for his decision and raising questions about how much research is done on those who are recognized in the House of Commons.
Following the murder charge of a police marksman in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man, London's police force is facing a debate over the use of armed officers and questions about the use of lethal force and accountability of officers accused of wrongdoing. The police force is reviewing its policies and procedures in light of the incident.
Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall near Emerald Isle, North Carolina on Saturday, bringing near-hurricane-strength winds and heavy rainfall to parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Central U.S. The National Weather Service has warned of flooding, coastal storm surge and potential tornadoes, urging residents to take necessary precautions.
The United States has expressed deep concern over allegations made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India was involved in the June 18 murder of Sikh activist and leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for both Canada and India to work together to investigate the possible involvement of New Delhi agents in the murder, and the Indian government has denied the allegations. The U.S. is also calling for a full and transparent investigation into the matter.