Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 927, King Constantine II of Scotland, King Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, Ealdred of Bamburgh and King Owain of the Cumbrians accepted the overlordship of King Æthelstan of England, leading to seven years of peace in the north. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1845, Henrik Wergeland, Norwegian linguist, poet, and playwright (born 1808) passed away. In 1850, Robert Stevenson, Scottish engineer (born 1772) passed away. In 1930, Gordon Pinsent, Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2023) was born. In 1949, Douglas Hyde, Irish scholar and politician, 1st President of Ireland (born 1860) passed away. In 1971, Yvon Robert, Canadian wrestler (born 1914) passed away. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 2005, John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, English businessman (born 1917) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Does it matter if Scotland lose and still make history?
Does the performance, even the result, matter as long as Scotland qualify for the group stage of the World Cup after Wednesday's game against Brazil? Tom English ponders.
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The Standard
· Jun 22, 2026
Scottish independence ‘challenge of the next decade’, says minister
The tenth anniversary of the Brexit vote falls on Tuesday.
The i Paper
· Jun 23, 2026
England are being haunted by a worrying World Cup trend
Ghana draw has reopened an age-old fear
SkySports
Boyd: Scotland need to improve... they don't want to just make up the numbers
Boyd: Scotland need to improve... they don't want to just make up the numbers
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 25, 2026
After last night's disaster, here's what Scotland need to avoid World Cup elimination
For Scotland to progress, four of the 12 third-placed sides must have a worse record.
Football | The Guardian
· Jun 25, 2026
The great paradox of Scotland’s World Cup. The fans, superb. The team? Dismal | Ewan Murray
A mess against Brazil, Steve Clarke’s side are in purgatory, hanging around as a faint hope of a place in the last 32 lives onThe sad thing is that in a matter of weeks, this will all have been forgotten. The intensely tribal nature of Scotland’s football domain means that a new domestic campaign will lead to scratching, swearing and howling that will dominate for months on end. Some may argue it will be wise to banish thoughts of Scotland’s participation in this World Cup. It should serve as a much-needed line in the sporting sand.The psychological, societal and commercial benefits to Scotland have been borne out in recent weeks. Not only has the tournament captured hearts and minds in Scotland, but the Tartan Army has done likewise across the United States. Continue reading...
Conservative Home
· Jun 25, 2026
Bob Seely: Understanding Britain’s strategic heritage can drive our renaissance
Britain First, Yes. Britain Isolated, No. It was the first global nation, even before the age of globalisation. Through language, trade and travel, to say nothing of military and other commitments, we remain a global nation now. The post Bob Seely: Understanding Britain’s strategic heritage can drive our renaissance appeared first on Conservative Home.
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Related coverage for "Does it matter if Scotland lose and still make history?": The Standard — Scottish independence ‘challenge of the next decade’, says minister. The i Paper — England are being haunted by a worrying World Cup trend. SkySports — Boyd: Scotland need to improve... they don't want to just make up the numbers. TheJournal.ie — After last night's disaster, here's what Scotland need to avoid World Cup elimination. Football | The Guardian — The great paradox of Scotland’s World Cup. The fans, superb. The team? Dismal | Ewan Murray. Conservative Home — Bob Seely: Understanding Britain’s strategic heritage can drive our renaissance