A 1973 student protest in Ahmedabad over a mess fee hike, fueled by national inflation and commodity scarcity, escalated into the Navnirman agitation, dissolving the Gujarat assembly and inspiring Jayaprakash Narayan's Total Revolution, culminating in the 1975 Emergency.
As Washington and Tehran negotiate an interim peace deal, the US has lifted restrictions on Iranian oil trade until August 21. Around $6 billion in frozen Iranian oil revenues are being looked into for release, intended for food and medical supplies. Despite this, Iran's economy faces significant challenges, with inflation expected to rise and deep-seated issues of mismanagement and corruption exacerbated by war damages.
El Gobierno español aún no ha publicado un informe de expertos sobre la reforma laboral, a pesar de que sus conclusiones son positivas y el plazo legal venció en enero de 2025. El equipo de expertos entregó el análisis en febrero, pero el Ministerio de Trabajo alega "cuestiones de agenda" para el retraso.
Sudáfrica enfrenta una nueva ola de violencia xenófoba, con ataques contra migrantes africanos acusados de robar empleos y saturar servicios. Cientos de viviendas incendiadas, miles de desplazados y varios muertos, mientras el presidente Ramaphosa interviene ante un ultimátum del 30 de junio.
Maxime Saada, président de Canal+, qualifie de "décision politique" la mise en demeure de CNews par l'Arcom pour non-respect de la diversité d'opinions, y voyant une tentative de faire taire la chaîne d'informations.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) estimates a quarter of UK graduates, particularly those with creative or performing arts degrees, may be financially worse off after university. This report fuels ongoing debate on university funding, student loans, and the value of higher education.
Former Bolivian President Evo Morales, in hiding in the Chapare jungle under an arrest warrant for alleged child trafficking, refuses to surrender to President Rodrigo Paz's government. Bolivia faces severe shortages and political instability, with Morales warning of civil war if forces attempt his arrest.
Unpaid council tax in the UK has surpassed £9bn, with £7.4bn in England alone, signaling an affordability crisis. Charities urge struggling individuals to claim available discounts and support, while advocating for government reforms to the collection system, including longer payment periods and sustainable repayment plans, set to be introduced next year.
Un sospetto membro dell'Isis è stato ucciso ad Ankara durante un'operazione di polizia. L'uomo, che avrebbe pianificato un attentato in vista del vertice Nato, è morto in uno scontro a fuoco in cui è rimasta ferita la moglie.
UK primary schools, including a modern building in west London, are struggling with extreme heat due to poor climate crisis planning. An older Victorian building at Beaconsfield school offers better temperature regulation than a newer one built in 2017, highlighting systemic failures in adapting educational infrastructure to a warming climate.
España es uno de los países de la UE que menos días de baja médica cargan a las empresas, con 12 días frente a los 30 de Bélgica o las seis semanas de Alemania. La CEOE pide que la Seguridad Social cubra el 100% de las bajas, ante el aumento del absentismo.
El conflicto en Oriente Medio eleva los costes de producción en España, afectando al 90% de las constructoras. El 56% ha ralentizado su actividad y el 22% teme por el empleo si la situación se prolonga.
Ethereum's core development ecosystem faces a potential funding crisis, sparking debate over taxing staking rewards or relying on wealthy holders. A new non-profit, Ethlabs, backed by major investors, offers an alternative funding model.
Australia's native birds, including black swans, face a "very high risk" of extinction from bird flu. Meanwhile, Europe experiences record heatwaves with 40 drownings in France, and the US Secretary of State addresses shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
El historiador Tomás Pérez Vejo analiza la compleja relación entre España y México, marcada por un relato histórico hegemónico en México que considera a España el enemigo. Explica cómo la hispanofobia varía por clases sociales y la influencia de la política interna en las exigencias de disculpas.
Donald Trump held a rally in Pennsylvania amidst his lowest approval ratings, focusing on economic issues, immigration, and cultural grievances to distract from his job performance and ongoing international conflicts.
Over 2 million Indian students retake NEET medical entrance exam amid heightened security after the original was canceled due to question leakage, highlighting a broader crisis of student distress with 12 reported suicides, immense pressure, and a highly competitive education system.
Turkish security forces arrested 209 individuals suspected of links to ISIS and the DHKP-C, with 241 arrest warrants issued. The operation precedes the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8, for which the government is implementing heightened security measures, including banning public demonstrations and restricting access to key areas.
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El podcast Duralavita de MARCA analiza el GP de MotoGP en Brno. Márquez demuestra su candidatura al título, Ducati mejora sensaciones y Aprilia tiene un fin de semana para olvidar. Podio con Márquez, Ogura y Bagnaia.
US factory job cuts approached 2009 crisis levels in June, driven by demand and cost concerns, despite a better-than-expected manufacturing index reading of 55.7, attributed to inventory rebuilds.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf allies that Washington will not permit Iran to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, despite a recent ceasefire deal. Concerns persist over Iran reinvesting frozen assets into its military and its nuclear program.
A new report reveals that nearly 80% of datacenters are exposed to extreme climate hazards like flooding and wildfires, impacting operations and costs. Chronic risks like heat and drought affect 54% globally, with the Americas dominating acute risk exposure.
Ten years after Brexit, columnist Larry Elliott restates his leftwing case for leaving the EU, arguing Europe isn't working economically and Brexit offers an opportunity for Britain to pursue a different economic model.
