Shakira is heading to the courtroom over tax fraud

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3 years ago

September 28, 2022

Music icon Shakira will stand trial in a Spanish court over allegations of tax fraud

Columbian music sensation Shakira will stand trial court over allegations of tax fraud, which amount to €14.5m.

Spanish prosecutors are seeking jail time and a nearly €24 million in damages if the 45-year-old singer is found guilty.

The singer allegedly evaded €14.5 million in tax but is denying any wrongdoing.

“I am confident that I have enough proof to support my case and that justice will prevail in my favour,” she recently tole Elle magazine.

She will stand trial for her involvement in six alleged tax crimes but a court date has not been set.

Her legal team said they will be “presenting arguments at the appropriate time”.

Shakira had previously rejected a deal offered by prosecutors, instead opting to go to trial.

Spanish law states people are considered residents for tax purposes if they spend more than six months living in the country.

Prosecutors claim Shakira bought a property in Barcelona 10 years ago in which she lived at the time.

However, the artist said she has not lived in Spain for such a period of time.

Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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4 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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1 day ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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