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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1857, George E. Ohr, American potter (died 1918) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1931, Eric Ives, English historian and academic (died 2012) was born. In 1933, Donald E. Westlake, American author and screenwriter (died 2008) was born. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1961, Shiva Rajkumar, Indian actor, singer, and producer was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1995, Luke Shaw, English footballer was born. In 2013, Elaine Morgan, Welsh writer (born 1920) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Beloved EastEnders character confirms exit but the goodbye is shrouded in tragedy

Metro

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July 12, 2026

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The i Paper

lean left

· Jun 27, 2026

Antonia Thomas explains the ending of Two Weeks in August

After a fiery ending to the BBC's sun-soaked drama, the actor explains why Jess makes her 'sad' and whether the warring friends will ever return to TV

MovieGuide

right

· Jun 23, 2026

VOICEMAILS FOR ISABELLE

In VOICEMAILS FOR ISABELLE, a Romcom streaming on Netflix, Jill faces grief after her sister Isabelle's death. To cope, she leaves voicemails

Metro

lean left

· Jul 9, 2026

Dawn’s exit story may trigger yet another Emmerdale goodbye

How does Dawn Taylor really feel?

Kotaku

Unknown

· Jun 26, 2026

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Ending Was Almost More Tragic

David and Lucy’s story almost ended on a much more horrific note than it already did

9 News Australia

lean right

· Jul 11, 2026

Heartbroken family of 13-year-old Layla Jeffrey demanding justice | 9 News Australia

The heartbroken family of 13-year-old Layla Jeffrey, whose remains were found at Donald in Victoria’s northwest, are demanding justice. Her aunt says they’re grief-stricken, as police continue to question a 16-year-old boy and two middle-aged women over Layla’s death. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

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Related coverage for "Beloved EastEnders character confirms exit but the goodbye is shrouded in tragedy": The i Paper — Antonia Thomas explains the ending of Two Weeks in August. MovieGuide — VOICEMAILS FOR ISABELLE. Metro — Dawn’s exit story may trigger yet another Emmerdale goodbye. Kotaku — Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Ending Was Almost More Tragic. 9 News Australia — Heartbroken family of 13-year-old Layla Jeffrey demanding justice | 9 News Australia