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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1924, Michel d'Ornano, French politician (died 1991) 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 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 1991, Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer was born. In 1995, Evania Pelite, Australian rugby union player was born. In 1997, Jean-Kévin Duverne, French footballer was born. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Can prosecution make Sara Duterte a witness in her own impeachment trial?
'Her testimony will be performative only and not have any substantive value. But we can see her behavior, temperament, respect for the senator-judges,' law professor Tony La Viña says
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· Jun 29, 2026
Prosecution says impeachment court should not junk Sara Duterte case without trial | The wRap
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· Jun 25, 2026
Ex-CBI forensic analyst pleads guilty to manipulating DNA evidence in hundreds of cases
Yvonne “Missy” Woods, a former forensic analyst who had worked with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, pleaded guilty to four felony counts on Tuesday. Woods, throughout her long and now-infamous career, omitted and manipulated data to expedite DNA testing, per AP News. Consequently, her decades-long mischief casts a shadow of uncertainty over the validity of...
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· Jul 3, 2026
LIVE | Yorgen Fenech jury: Police Assistant Commissioner Keith Arnaud testifies in murder trial
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· Jul 5, 2026
Sara Duterte Faces Impeachment Trial With Philippine Presidential Dream At Stake
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