Singer Shakira faces new probe over alleged tax fraud in Spain
Colombian singer Shakira, dubbed the Queen of Latin pop, is to be investigated for alleged fraud on income and wealth tax in 2018.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Shakira sets YouTube record for most-watched new Latin song
The music video "SHAKIRA || BZRP Music Sessions #53" has been watched more than 134 million times in just five days.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Shakira, Pique reach agreement on child custody after break-up
The agreement specifies that their two children will move to Miami with Shakira.
Wed Nov 09 2022
Shakira vows to fight 'false' Spanish tax accusations in first public comments
Shakira said that she had already paid what the Spanish tax office said she owed before they filed a lawsuit.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Shakira loses appeal to avoid trial in Spanish tax fraud case
Prosecutors claim Shakira failed to pay up to 14.5 million euros ($15.54 million) in tax on income earned between 2012 and 2014.
Fri May 27 2022
Spanish judge seeks tax fraud trial for pop singer Shakira
A Spanish judge has seen "sufficient evidence" for Colombian singer Shakira to face trial for tax fraud.
Fri Jul 30 2021
Barca problems mount with Suarez and Pique injuries
The striker had suffered trauma in his right knee during Barca's 2-0 defeat to Madrid the previous day and would be out for between four and five weeks.
Thu Aug 17 2017
Stars turn out for Messi's wedding in Rosario
Past and present Barcelona team mates Carles Puyol, Javier Mascherano, Neymar and Luis Suarez were all there, as was Gerard Pique and his pop star wife Shakira.
Sat Jul 01 2017
Pique slams referee after Barca loss
First-half goals from Aritz Aduriz and Inaki Williams saw Bilbao, who would finish with nine men, claim their win at home in the last-16 first leg.
Fri Jan 06 2017
Euro 2016: Late Pique header hands Spain winning start
Spain got their bid for a third consecutive European Championship off to a winning start 1-0 over a dogged Czech Republic.
Mon Jun 13 2016
Ronaldo is best of the humans but not as good as Messi - Pique
Cristiano Ronaldo won the Clasico on Saturday, but he remains behind Lionel Messi, according to a former team-mate of both - Gerard Pique.
Tue Apr 05 2016
Suarez faces action over tunnel incident
Luis Suarez is accused of causing a confrontation in the tunnel after Barcelona's win over Espanyol on Wednesday.
Thu Jan 07 2016
Shakira, Gerard Pique welcome baby boy
Colombian pop star Shakira and Barcelona defender Gerard Pique on Wednesday announced the birth of their son Milan.
Tue Jan 22 2013
Top sports tweets of 2012
AFP Sport presents some of the most memorable tweets of 2012.
Sun Dec 30 2012
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024