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«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Italian tax police free 33 Indian workers from 'slave-like' conditions on farms

Italy’s tax police say they have freed 33 Indian farm workers from “slave-like working conditions” in the northern province of Verona, while seizing almost half a million euros from the two alleged gangmasters. Police said the two alleged abusers, also Indians, persuaded their fellow nationals to come to Italy, paying 17,000 euros each to obtain seasonal working permits. The men were then obliged to work on farms for seven days a week and up to 10-12 hours a day, paid only 4 euros per hour, in conditions... Читать дальше...

Times Union 

Global leaders condemn assassination attempt targeting former US President Donald Trump

Global leaders have expressed concern over an assassination attempt targeting former U.S. President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania that left one attendee dead and critically injured two others, with many condemning the violence that shocked the world. Trump’s campaign said the presumptive Republican nominee was doing “fine” after being whisked off the rally's stage though the shooting pierced the upper part of his right ear. The Secret Service said it killed the suspected shooter who attacked... Читать дальше...

France24.com (en) 

Olympic flame relay merges with Bastille Day parade in a big year for France

France celebrates its annual national holiday marking the start of its 1789 Revolution and the downfall of its monarchy in a grand military parade down its famed Champs-Elysées on July 14. This year's celebration combines the Olympic torch relay, on its way to kick off the upcoming Summer Games, with some 4,000 people, 162 horses and formations of fighter jets overhead, as well as a tribute to those who helped liberate France from Nazi occupation in the D-Day landings 80 years ago.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

25 yrs of Kargil war: IAF recalls 'Op Safed Sagar', pays homage to fallen heroes

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its victory in the 1999 Kargil war, marking the silver jubilee of its participation. The IAF flew thousands of strike missions and helicopter sorties to support the Army's efforts in fighting against Pakistan. The event, attended by over 5,000 spectators, included a wreath-laying ceremony by IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari, a static display of IAF helicopters, and performances by the Air Warrior Drill Team and the Air Force Band.

Caught Offside 

Exclusive: Fabrizio Romano makes Euro 2024 final prediction & highlights key areas for England & Spain

Journalist Fabrizio Romano has looked ahead to today’s Euro 2024 final between England and Spain, predicting a close game that could even go to penalties. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his latest Daily Briefing column, Romano made it clear he didn’t feel confident making an outright score prediction, or naming a winner, but he felt […]

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