Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1357, Bartolus de Saxoferrato Italian academic and jurist (born 1313) passed away. In 1470, Francesco Armellini Pantalassi de' Medici, Catholic cardinal (died 1528) was born. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. In 1934, Wole Soyinka, Nigerian author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1979, Daniel Díaz, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1985, Abdallah El Said, Egyptian footballer was born. In 1997, Miguel Ángel Blanco, Spanish politician (born 1968) passed away. In 2013, Leonard Garment, American lawyer and public servant, 14th White House Counsel (born 1924) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Borg says Abela is out of touch, accuses government of being uncoordinated
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Opposition Leader Alex Borg slams Prime Minister Robert Abela for his comments, where he stated that many people can afford luxuries because of a Labour government
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This article was published by MaltaToday, a source frequently categorized with a lean left bias based in Malta. Our narrative intelligence engine continuously monitors coverage from this outlet to track framing, bias, and rhetorical patterns. In this specific piece, our systems detected the potential use of the "Name Calling" technique. This narrative approach is often used to shape reader perception by highlighting specific emotional or rhetorical angles. By understanding the editorial perspective of MaltaToday, readers can better contextualize the information presented and compare it across our broader media matrix to find the real narrative.
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Sky News Australia
· Jun 21, 2026
‘Reeks of desperation’: Liberals slammed as support crisis deepens
Former NSW Police minister David Elliott condemns the Liberal Party for desperate attempt to retain support. “They can stop criticising One Nation for a start. This isn’t a race to the bottom it’s a race of ideas and a race of policy,” Mr Elliott told Sky News host Jaimee Rogers. “We need to find out is this a list of a thousand people that the Federal Presidents been given to stop them from resigning or they have resigned or is it a dozen of his mates who have resigned and he want to make sure that they reconsider. “Either way, it reeks of desperation. “When the Federal President of the political party starts making phone calls asking people to come back to his party, that suggests that there’s a sign of desperation.”
Crikey
· Jul 10, 2026
Well done, Angus? Now it’s time to dump Abbott, Antic and all your One Nation hangers-on
Liberal leader Angus Taylor has finally called out One Nation, but he still needs to purge the Hansonites in his ranks. The post Well done, Angus? Now it’s time to dump Abbott, Antic and all your One Nation hangers-on appeared first on Crikey.
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· Jun 24, 2026
JP Morgan Executive Fired Over a Knicks Trash Can
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 29, 2026
No commissioner ever prostrated before Gov Abiodun – Ogun govt clarifies
The Ogun State Government has dismissed as false a viral report claiming that members of the State Executive Council are made to prostrate before Governor Dapo Abiodun whenever he is displeased with them. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, on Monday, the government [] No commissioner ever prostrated before Gov Abiodun – Ogun govt clarifies
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
APC Group slams Ondo protest, accuses Aiyedatiwa camp of fueling crisis
— Governor distances self from demonstration By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Democratic Integrity Network, a support group within the All Progressives Congress (APC), has condemned Monday’s protest by some women and youths in Ondo State over the National Assembly candidates’ list ratified by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), describing it as a staged attempt [] The post APC Group slams Ondo protest, accuses Aiyedatiwa camp of fueling crisis appeared first on Vanguard News.
DNyuz
· Jun 28, 2026
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The Daily Beast
· Jul 9, 2026
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9 News Australia
· Jun 24, 2026
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Rabble.ca
· Jul 3, 2026
UCP Calgary-Shaw by-election nomination winner assailed as ‘extremist’ by NDP
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The New European
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· Jun 29, 2026
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