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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 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) 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 1984, Sami Zayn, Canadian professional wrestler was born. In 1995, Evania Pelite, Australian rugby union player was born. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Former Apartheid Askari Faces 15 Murder Charges Linked to Vlakplaas Operations
BENONI — A 74-year-old former apartheid askari is facing 15 murder charges after appearing in the Benoni Regional Court on 25 June 2026. The historic court appearance marks a significant development in the ongoing pursuit of accountability for state-sponsored violence and historical atrocities committed during the apartheid era. Hawks Investigation and TRC Origins The suspect []
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South Africa Today
· Jun 28, 2026
Triple Murder Investigation Launched in Gugulethu
GUGULETHU – Detectives from the Western Cape Provincial Serious Violent Crime Unit are investigating a triple murder following a shooting in the Kanana informal settlement on the evening of Saturday, 27 June 2026. At approximately 19:00, three armed suspects arrived at a shack in NY111, Kanana. The suspects allegedly sought the homeowner, who was absent []
India TV News
· Jun 23, 2026
Ketan Agarwal murder case: Accused Siya and Chetan remanded to 7-day custody | What we know so far
Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary—two prime accused, involved in the Ketan Agarwal murder case—were produced before the court on Tuesday by the Lonavala Police. The court ordered them to be remanded to police custody for seven days, until June 29, for the investigation. Earlier, police said both accused have been arrested for pushing real estate firm director Ketan Agarwal into the gorge at Lohagad Fort near Pune on June 18.
OneIndia
· Jun 30, 2026
Who Is Siya Goyal's Advocate? Two Lawyers, One Defamation Bomb, & Murder Trial On Ketan Agarwal
The high-profile Ketan Agarwal murder case has taken a contentious legal turn, with two advocates staking claim to represent the prime accused, Siya Goyal, even as a 10 crore defamation notice has been served on her brother. Advocate Ashutosh Srivastava, a
Guineematin.com
· Jul 10, 2026
Conakry : le président des taxis-motards de Ratoma jugé pour coups et blessures volontaires
Le procès de Thierno Ibrahima Diallo, responsable du syndicat des taxis-motards, affilié à la CNTG, dans la commune de Ratoma, et d’Amadou Tidjane Diallo, poursuivis pour coups et blessures volontaires, s’est ouvert mercredi 8 juillet 2026, au tribunal de Dixinn, délocalisé à la Cour d’appel de Conakry. À la barre, les deux prévenus ont nié [] The post Conakry : le président des taxis-motards de Ratoma jugé pour coups et blessures volontaires first appeared on Guineematin.com.
India Today
· Jun 29, 2026
Witnesses, Bitta Karate interview: Inside chargesheet in Sarla Bhat murder case
Witnesses, Bitta Karate interview: Inside chargesheet in Sarla Bhat murder case
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 6, 2026
Slain Ogun broadcaster: Court orders 60 days’ remand of three suspects
A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has ordered the remand of the three suspects involved in the murder of Kitan Oyesiku and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, for the next 60 days. Recall that Oyesiku aka Aunty Kitan was murdered in cold blood on Saturday, June 20, at her residence in Agodo village, Kobape [] Slain Ogun broadcaster: Court orders 60 days’ remand of three suspects
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Related coverage for "Former Apartheid Askari Faces 15 Murder Charges Linked to Vlakplaas Operations": South Africa Today — Triple Murder Investigation Launched in Gugulethu. India TV News — Ketan Agarwal murder case: Accused Siya and Chetan remanded to 7-day custody | What we know so far. OneIndia — Who Is Siya Goyal's Advocate? Two Lawyers, One Defamation Bomb, & Murder Trial On Ketan Agarwal. Guineematin.com — Conakry : le président des taxis-motards de Ratoma jugé pour coups et blessures volontaires. India Today — Witnesses, Bitta Karate interview: Inside chargesheet in Sarla Bhat murder case. Daily Post Nigeria — Slain Ogun broadcaster: Court orders 60 days’ remand of three suspects