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FILED - 04 October 2019, US, New York: American actor Ray Liotta (R) and his daughter Karsen attend the 2019 New York Film Festival. Liotta, star of Goodfellas and Field of Dreams, dies aged 67. Photo: Nancy Kaszerman/ZUMA Wire/dpa.

Lifestyle

OBITUARY

Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro praise Liotta following his death

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/27/22

Liotta is best known for his portrayal of Henry Hill in 'Goodfellas' opposite De Niro and Joe Pesci

25 May 2022, France, Cannes: Colombian singer Shakira attends the Elvis premiere during the 75th Cannes Film Festival. Photo: Doug Peters/PA Wire/dpa.

Spain

TAXATION

Shakira must face criminal trial for alleged tax evasion in Spain

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/26/22

At issue is where the Colombian singer was liable to pay taxes

HANDOUT - 18 May 2022, Turkey, Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during the Justice and Development Party's parliamentary group meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. Photo: -/Turkish Presidency/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full.

World

NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Turkey demands action in exchange for supporting Nordics' NATO bids

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/26/22

New members must be agreed unanimously by the countries in the defence alliance and Turkey is blocking Helsinki and Stockholm.

Spain

TELEVISION

At least 161 million people watched Eurovision final from Turin

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/25/22

In Italy, an average of 6.6 million tuned in, in Spain 6.8 million and in Britain 8.9 million, which means that the British this time replaced Germany with the highest absolute number of…

Spain

AWARD

Olympic refugee team wins Spain's Princess of Asturias Award

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/25/22

The Princess of Asturias Awards are named after the heiress to the Spanish throne and are awarded annually in eight categories

24 May 2022, US, Uvalde: A woman burst into tears as she leaves the Uvalde Civic Center. Fourteen students and one teacher were killed in a shooting in an elementary school in the small town of Uvalde Governor Greg Abbott has said in a press conference. Photo: San Antonio Express-News/SanAntonio Express-News via ZUMA/dpa.

World

MASS SHOOTING

At least 19 children, 2 adults killed in Texas school shooting

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/25/22

US President Joe Biden called for tougher gun laws in a White House address on the shooting, but did not detail specific plans

World

DEATH PENALTY

Amnesty report: Number of executions worldwide rose 20% in 2021

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/24/22

Amnesty listed China, Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Syria as the countries with the highest known execution rates

20 May 2022, Spain, Palma de Mallorca: The restaurant "Why Not" near the Ballermann is seen in flames. Police have arrested 13 German holidaymakers on the Spanish island of Mallorca for allegedly starting a fire in the German-run restaurant near a popular beach strip. Photo: 5vision/dpa.

Tourism

BURNED RESTAURANT

German tourists arrested in Mallorca for allegedly starting a fire

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/23/22

Two people were slightly injured, the Mallorca Zeitung daily reported

11 November 2021, Taiwan, Tainan: Taiwanese soldiers stand guard as tanks are deployed during a shore defence operation as part of a military exercise simulating the defence against the intrusion of the Chinese military, amid rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing. Photo: Daniel Ceng Shou-Yi/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

World

ASIA

Biden: US would defend Taiwan militarily in case of attack

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/23/22

China is "flirting with danger" with its current manoeuvres around Taiwan, the US President warned

FILED - 14 May 2022, Lower Saxony, Wolfsburg: Munich's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich at Volkswagen Arena. Barcelona have made a first written transfer bid of €32 million ($33.8 million) for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, according to a report on Sunday. Photo: Swen Pförtner/dpa.

Sports

LA LIGA

Barcelona offer 32 million euros for Bayern's Lewandowski

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/23/22

Barcelona's season ended with a whimper as Villarreal sealed a 2-0 LaLiga win at Camp Nou on Sunday

World

TRAVEL

Man arrives in Afghanistan after travelling from Germany on motorbike

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/22/22

He entered Afghanistan’s Herat province after passing through several countries, including Turkey and Iran, to attend a wedding ceremony

15 February 2022, France, Paris: Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid at Parc des Princes stadium. Photo: Julien Mattia/Le Pictorium Agency via ZUMA/dpa.

Sports

FOOTBALL

Mbappe turns down Real Madrid to stay at PSG

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/22/22

The news will come as a blow to Real Madrid, who face Liverpool in the Champions League final next weekend.

21 May 2022, Italy, Turin: Lyon's Catarina Macario (2nd L) celebrates scoring her side's second goal with teammate during the UEFA Women's Champions League final soccer match between Barcelona and Olympique Lyonnais at Allianz Stadium. Photo: -/LaPresse via ZUMA Press/dpa.

Sports

WOMEN'S FOOTBALL

Lyon surprise Barcelona to win women's Champions League

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/22/22

Lyon took an early lead thanks to a stunning strike from distance from Henry

13 December 2021, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh: Barcelona's head coach Xavi Hernandez speaks during a press conference ahead of the Maradona Cup friendly soccer match against Boca Juniors, which to take place in honour of the memory of of Argentine footballing legend Diego Armando Maradona. Photo: -/Saudi Press Agency/dpa

Sports

LA LIGA

Xavi praises Barca for saving season; Dembele's potential farewell

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/22/22

Xavi has reinvigorated Barca as the Catalan giants have climbed up to second in the league, albeit 13 points behind champions Real Madrid with one game left to play

World

AFRICA

Danish man sentenced to death in Nigeria for killing wife

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/21/22

He was sentenced to be hanged, the main penalty for murder in the west African country

HANDOUT - 09 May 2022, Russia, Moscow: An aerial view of the Victory Day military parade on Red Square in central Moscow that marking the Russian celebration of the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany during World War II. Photo: -/Kremlin/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full.

World

Russia labels Kremlin critics Kasparov, Khodorkovsky 'foreign agents'

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/21/22

The step comes after Kasparov recently criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for the war against Ukraine

22 February 2022, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lubmin: A sign reading "Nord Stream 2 Committed. Reliable. Safe." hangs above a painted map on an information container for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline at the Lubmin industrial park. The German government is halting the approval process for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline in light of developments in the Ukraine conflict, government sources told dpa. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa.

World

WAR IN UKRAINE

Russia cuts off natural gas deliveries to Finland

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/20/22

Moscow's move marks a rise in tensions with its Nordic neighbour, which this week officially applied for membership in the NATO defence alliance

FILED - US President Joe Biden here delivers remarks in his first major address on foreign policy during a press conference at the Department of State Harry S. Truman Building. Photo: Freddie Everett/State Department/Planet Pix via ZUMA Wire/dpa

World

NATO-RUSSIA TENSIONS

Biden backs NATO membership for Sweden and Finland as Turkey digs in

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/20/22

In order for a country to join NATO, unanimous approval is required by all members

09 June 2021, Australia, Melbourne: A cyclist crosses a quiet Bourke Street. Melbourne will exit a COVID-19 lockdown as planned on Thursday night, but some restrictions on travel and gatherings would apply for another week. Photo: Daniel Pockett/AAP/dpa

World

HEALTH ALERT

Health alert as first monkeypox case confirmed in Australia

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/20/22

The cases follows multiple clusters of monkeypox recently reported in countries where the disease is not usually found - including the US, Britain, Spain and Portugal

FILED - 25 April 2018, Bavaria, Munich: Real Madrid's Gareth Bale is seen on the bench during the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg soccer match between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena. Photo: Andreas Gebert/dpa.

Sports

LA LIGA

'He is part of Madrid history' – Ancelotti hails Bale ahead of exit

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/19/22

"The contract ends, and he will leave. It is not so important if he plays tomorrow. Bale is part of the history of this club. He will remain in the memory of all Madrid fans," the Real Madrid boss…