Devina Gupta
BBC News
Reporting fromKolhapur, Maharashtra
BBCThe Western Indian town of Kolhapur has found itself in an unlikely global spotlight, as thousands of local artisans…
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Why Indian footwear artisans are upset with the luxury Italian label
BBCThe earliest records of Kolhapur sandals date back to the 12th Century. -
Tiny creature gorges, gets fat, and locks up planet-warming carbon
Georgina RannardClimate and science correspondent
Prof Daniel J Mayor @oceanplanktonA tiny, obscure animal often sold as aquarium food has been quietly protecting our planet from global warming by undertaking an epic migration, according to new…
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Trump claims victory as he signs controversial budget and tax bill into law | Donald Trump News
Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has signed his signature tax and spending bill, capping a months-long push to codify his top policy priorities into law.
The sweeping bill has prompted controversy among both Democrats and…
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Chelsea and Barcelona fined by UEFA for financial rule breaches | Football News
Chelsea and Barca top a list of European teams fined by the continent’s governing body for breaches in financial rules.
Chelsea have been fined 31 million euros ($36.5m) by European football’s governing body UEFA for breaches of its financial…
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Just in: Strength will not bring true peace: Chinese FM
PARIS, July 4 (Xinhua) — War is not a solution to the Iranian nuclear issue and preemptive strikes apparently lack legitimacy, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday, stressing that strength will not…
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No power can prevent Iran from attaining its legitimate rights: Leader’s advisor
A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has underlined the Iranian nation’s cast-iron resolve to stand on its legitimate rights regarding scientific development and…
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Zohran Mamdani’s New York primary win sparks the ire of Modi’s supporters | Human Rights News
If he wins the general election in November, Zohran Mamdani could become New York City’s first South Asian mayor and the first of Indian origin.
But the same identity that makes him a trailblazer in United States politics has also exposed him…
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Hercules the hero as Fluminense beat Al Hilal in Club World Cup quarters | Football News
Brazil’s Fluminense earn hard-fought 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal to book place in semifinals.
Substitute Hercules scored his second goal in as many second-half appearances to send Fluminense into the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals…
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UN experts urge Iran to stop post-ceasefire crackdown
“Post-conflict situations must not be used as an opportunity to suppress dissent and increase repression,” the experts said in a statement, referring to the aftermath of Iran-Israel conflict which began on June 13 and ended with a ceasefire.
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Iran moves detained French couple to undisclosed location, family says
“Iranian authorities don’t tell [us] where they are being held,” Cécile’s sister Noémie told Iran International on Friday.
The couple were arrested in May 2022 while on a tourist trip to Iran.
Noémie said that since the Israeli strike,…
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