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On June 29, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1444, Skanderbeg defeats an Ottoman invasion force at Torvioll. In 1936, Eddie Mabo, Australian land rights activist (died 1992) was born. In 1939, Amarildo Tavares da Silveira, Brazilian footballer and coach was born. In 1948, Usha Prashar, Baroness Prashar, Kenyan-English politician was born. In 1969, Tōru Hashimoto, Japanese lawyer and politician was born. In 1969, Moise Tshombe, Congolese accountant and politician, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (born 1919) passed away. In 1976, The Seychelles become independent from the United Kingdom. In 2002, Naval clashes between South Korea and North Korea lead to the death of six South Korean sailors and sinking of a North Korean vessel. In 2016, Jan Hettema, Springbok cyclist and five times South African National Rally Champion (born 1933) passed away. In 2020, Hachalu Hundessa, Ethiopian singer, songwriter (born 1986) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Breaking: Tinubu springs into action as xenophobia rocks South Africa

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June 29, 2026

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Breaking: Tinubu springs into action as xenophobia rocks South Africa

President Bola Tinubu has given a fresh order amid rising xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Tinubu's directive came as South African activists' deadline nears.

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