Today in News History
On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1462, Vlad the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II (The Night Attack at Târgovişte), forcing him to retreat from Wallachia. In 1898, Edward Burne-Jones, English soldier and painter (born 1833) passed away. In 1900, Evelyn Irons, Scottish journalist and war correspondent (died 2000) was born. In 1933, Union Station massacre: In Kansas City, Missouri, four FBI agents and captured fugitive Frank Nash are gunned down by gangsters attempting to free Nash. In 1971, U.S. President Richard Nixon in a televised press conference called drug abuse "America's public enemy number one", starting the War on drugs. In 1972, Watergate scandal: Five White House operatives are arrested for burgling the offices of the Democratic National Committee during an attempt by members of the administration of President Richard M. Nixon to illegally wiretap the political opposition as part of a broader campaign to subvert the democratic process. In 1974, Evangelia Psarra, Greek archer was born. In 2012, Rodney King, American victim of police brutality (born 1965) passed away. In 2014, Éric Dewailly, Canadian epidemiologist and academic (born 1954) passed away. In 2015, Nine people are killed in a mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Adamus Resources denies security officer shooting, calls for Police investigation into illegal mining death
Adamus Resources Limited has strongly denied allegations that one of its security officers shot and killed an individual suspected of being engaged in illegal mining at its concession in Salman in the Nzema East District. In a press statement issued on June 16, 2026, the mining company categorically rejected media reports linking its personnel to the fatal shooting, stating that its security team is not equipped with firearms in the discharge of their duties.
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