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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1855, Ned Hanlan, Canadian rower, academic, and businessman (died 1908) was born. In 1944, Simon Blackburn, English philosopher and academic was born. In 1951, Cheryl Ladd, American actress was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1971, The Australian Aboriginal flag is flown for the first time. In 1971, Andriy Kovalenco, Ukrainian-Spanish rugby player was born. In 1982, Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive was born. In 1985, Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Alliance's Linfield flag row 'unnecessarily draws the club and its supporters into political discussion they shouldn't be in': UUP

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Alliance's Linfield flag row 'unnecessarily draws the club and its supporters into political discussion they shouldn't be in': UUP

Linfield FC and its supporters have been unnecessarily politicised by Alliance using the club’s badge in a social media post campaigning against ‘abusive flags’, a UUP MLA has said.

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