Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1939, Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2013, Alan Whicker, Egyptian-English journalist (born 1921) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Breaking: Police announce update over assassination of former broadcast journalist

Three suspects, including Sodeinde Olajuwon Philip, arrested for the murder of broadcaster Olakitan Oyesiku and her guard. Investigation ongoing in Ogun State.
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The Budapest Times
· Jun 24, 2026
Public media overhaul to involve professionals and citizens
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Irish Mirror
· Jun 26, 2026
Meehan to be freed next year - as today marks 30th anniversary of Veronica Guerin's murder
Exclusive: It comes as the family of the brave investigative journalist marks the 30th anniversary of her murder by mobster John Gilligan’s gang today
Sky News Australia
· Jun 29, 2026
‘I don't think he's a fan’: Albanese can't resist talking about Sky News in Parliament
Sky News Senior Reporter Caroline Marcus highlights Anthony Albanese's jab at Sky News after a Liberal MP suggested her party should consider a rebrand inspired by the network's own refresh. “Senior Liberal frontbencher Melissa McIntosh has said that the Liberal Party is stuck in the past, and should consider rebranding, with a new name and logo,” Ms Marcus said. “McIntosh said she was inspired by our own rebranding here at Sky News to News24, which led to this reaction from Albo in Question Time. “I don't think he's a fan of ours.”
Kaiser Health
· Jun 27, 2026
Reporters Talk Through FDA Sunscreen Move and Closure of Rural Dialysis Clinics
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Michael West Media
· Jun 29, 2026
The Future of Media dinner
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KSAT San Antonio
· Jun 25, 2026
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Related coverage for "Breaking: Police announce update over assassination of former broadcast journalist": The Budapest Times — Public media overhaul to involve professionals and citizens. Irish Mirror — Meehan to be freed next year - as today marks 30th anniversary of Veronica Guerin's murder . Sky News Australia — ‘I don't think he's a fan’: Albanese can't resist talking about Sky News in Parliament. Kaiser Health — Reporters Talk Through FDA Sunscreen Move and Closure of Rural Dialysis Clinics. Michael West Media — The Future of Media dinner. KSAT San Antonio — A rifle-toting war reporter died with Custer at Little Bighorn 150 years ago


