Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1898, Harry Patch, English soldier and firefighter (died 2009) was born. In 1919, John Moffat, Scottish lieutenant and pilot (died 2016) was born. In 1929, Bud Collins, American journalist and sportscaster (died 2016) 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 1940, World War II: RMS Lancastria is attacked and sunk by the Luftwaffe near Saint-Nazaire, France. At least 3,000 are killed in Britain's worst maritime disaster. In 1945, Eddy Merckx, Belgian cyclist and sportscaster was born. In 1945, Art Bell, American broadcaster and author (died 2018) was born. In 1976, Sven Nys, Belgian cyclist was born. In 2011, Rex Mossop, Australian rugby player and sportscaster (born 1928) passed away. In 2014, Larry Zeidel, Canadian-American ice hockey player and sportscaster (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

BBC to axe Radio 4’s The World Tonight in first round of sweeping job cuts

The Standard

June 17, 2026

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BBC to axe Radio 4’s The World Tonight in first round of sweeping job cuts

The World Tonight, which is a 45-minute weekday news programme, will be axed after almost 70 years.

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