Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1899, E. B. White, American essayist and journalist (died 1985) was born. In 1942, Darrell Eastlake, Australian sportscaster (died 2018) was born. In 1962, First transatlantic satellite television transmission. In 1963, Dean Richards, English rugby player and coach was born. In 1964, Craig Charles, English actor and TV presenter was born. In 1966, Ricky Warwick, Northern Irish musician was born. In 1968, Michael Geist, Canadian journalist and academic was born. In 1969, Ned Boulting, British sports journalist and television presenter was born. In 1977, Brandon Short, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 2006, John Spencer, English snooker player and sportscaster (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

BBC “Discussing” Partnership With Channel 4 in Streaming Race for Scale

The Hollywood Reporter

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July 8, 2026

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The confirmation of a Comcast-owned Sky and ITV earlier this week has put fellow cash-strapped public broadcasters on their toes.

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GB News

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· Jul 5, 2026

The Weekend - Sunday 5th July 2026

A lively look at all the latest live and breaking news for the weekend from around the UK with our network of GB News reporters, plus views and debate from a wide range of perspectives.

Football | The Guardian

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· Jun 26, 2026

How content creators are bringing fans an added dimension to this World Cup

YouTubers reveal how they are challenging traditional broadcast coverage of the tournament with their own audience interactionFor decades, the World Cup belonged to broadcasters. Fans gathered around the television, watched the game live or caught the highlights later that evening. In the UK, BBC and ITV acted as gatekeepers, deciding which stories were told and how audiences experienced football’s biggest tournament.That world still exists. Millions watch live matches on television, and broadcasters remain dominant when it comes to rights and access. But alongside them, another layer of football media has emerged. Continue reading...

The i Paper

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· Jul 5, 2026

I’m a TV editor – the best streaming service is free

Forget Apple TV, Disney+ and Netflix - the best streaming service comes from a traditional British broadcaster

MobileSyrup

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· Jun 23, 2026

Here’s how Canadian streaming platforms held up under World Cup strain

With this year’s FIFA World Cup, streaming is a much bigger player than in the past, and with that comes new issues and increased outages, especially during peak times. In Canada, people can stream the World Cup via TSN, CTV, Crave, and more, both via traditional broadcast and via streaming. Bell Media reported a 70 []

CBS Sports

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· Jun 27, 2026

New Zealand vs. Belgium live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, odds, prediction, pick, lineups, channel

Both teams have serious work to do if they want to advance

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jun 26, 2026

How to Watch New Zealand vs. Belgium: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the New Zealand and Belgium FIFA World Cup match.

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Related coverage for "BBC “Discussing” Partnership With Channel 4 in Streaming Race for Scale": GB News — The Weekend - Sunday 5th July 2026. Football | The Guardian — How content creators are bringing fans an added dimension to this World Cup. The i Paper — I’m a TV editor – the best streaming service is free. MobileSyrup — Here’s how Canadian streaming platforms held up under World Cup strain. CBS Sports — New Zealand vs. Belgium live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup, odds, prediction, pick, lineups, channel . FOX Sports Digital — How to Watch New Zealand vs. Belgium: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time