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On July 9, 2024, no fewer than 11 experts mandated by the United Nations Human Rights Council issued a mayday call about famine in Gaza. “We declare that Israel’s intentional and targeted starvation campaign against the Palestinian people is a form of genocidal violence and has resulted in famine across all of Gaza. We call upon the international community to prioritise the delivery of humanitarian aid by land by any means necessary, end Israel’s siege, and establish a ceasefire,” their statement read. Among the experts were Michael Fakhri, special rapporteur on the right to food, Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, special rapporteur on…

KolkataJul 21, 2025 17:53 IST First published on: Jul 21, 2025 at 17:51 IST Share On July 21 every year, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and its chief Mamata Banerjee mark “Shaheed Diwas” (Martyrs’ Day), holding a mega rally in the heart of Kolkata, which outlines their roadmap for the coming months. This time, while addressing the Martyrs’ Day rally Monday, Banerjee, the West Bengal Chief Minister, has set the tone for the Assembly polls slated for early 2026. She accused the BJP of allegedly unleashing “linguistic terrorism” against Bengalis, asserting that the fight for identity and language will continue till…

In early May, Spanish football giants Barcelona unveiled a striking collaboration with Travis Scott, releasing limited-edition jerseys featuring the American rapper’s Cactus Jack logo for the El Clásico clash. Only 1,899 units priced at €399.99 and 22 signed jerseys at €2,999.99 were released. The kits were sold out within half an hour, earning Barcelona over €1.5 million.Resale prices surged, with home jerseys traded at $2,000–3,000, while away versions ranged between $1,600 and 2,000. This was in comparison to a standard FC Barcelona Dri-FIT match jersey, which retails at around €195 or even less on Indian platforms. The collaboration allowed Barcelona to tap…

Poland is preparing a manual on how to cope in case of war or natural disaster, an interior ministry official told Reuters, aiming to strengthen national resilience amid heightened regional uncertainty including conflict in neighbouring Ukraine. The 40-page pamphlet, titled “Safety guide”, gives advice on getting clean water, responding to air raids or blackouts and locating bomb shelters, as part of the first public awareness campaign of its kind in Poland in decades. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has repeatedly warned that the threat of a global war is serious and real, especially in the context of the war in…

Eighteen days after barring Jane Street from India’s capital markets over alleged manipulative trading in Nifty futures, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has permitted the New York-based proprietary trading firm to resume operations, according to market sources. However, the US firm will stay away from trading in both the options and cash markets until it resolves several issues with the regulator, according to a Reuters report citing sources. The development follows Jane Street’s request to SEBI to lift certain restrictions imposed in its interim order dated July 3. In response, the firm deposited Rs 4,843.57 crore —…

There are few things as heartbreakingly cathartic as the final act of an Aditya Chopra romance. There are few things as tangled, as strange, as arresting as the choices his characters make when everything is on the line, when love begins to unmake and remake them. They stumble, they leap, with a kind of reckless clarity that defies sense but feels like destiny. And few things land with the the same ache, the same weight as watching them arrive at their improbable happy ending. It is the kind of feeling cinema was born to hold. It’s a kind of a…

The study results provide valuable insights for developing targeted interventions |Photograph used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: REUTERS A study that analysed intake of ultra-processed foods among South Asians found that three-fourths of those living in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and north India reported consuming these foods in the 24 hours prior to the survey.Researchers from the University of Cambridge in the UK, the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation in Chennai, and institutes in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka looked at the relation between consuming ultra-processed foods and sociodemographic factors of participants.The findings, published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast…

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Harvard University’s lawyers will argue in court today that the federal government’s freeze of over $2 billion in grants and contracts is illegal and should be overturned. The Trump administration says the funds were frozen because Harvard allegedly violated civil rights law for antisemitism on campus. In exchange for getting the funds back, the government said the university has to make changes, including to how it hires…

ESPN’s WNBA analyst and basketball Hall of Famer, Rebecca Lobo talks about what’s been going on in the WNBA at the midpoint of the 2025 season. And the pros and cons of the league’s growth in the last couple seasons while it gains more mainstream attention.

Every year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale delights shoppers with its unbeatable selection of stylish and well-made apparel, and this year is no exception. With just over two weeks left in the event, the sale is still going strong with major markdowns on top-rated brands, and we found so many pieces practically destined to land on your packing list for your next vacation. If you’ve been struggling to narrow down the travel wardrobe essentials you’ll be adding to your suitcase this summer, we’re here to help. Below, we’ve rounded up the 50 best deals still going strong at Nordstrom, with brands…