Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1878, Peeter Põld, Estonian scientist and politician, 1st Estonian Minister of Education (died 1930) was born. In 1895, Kirsten Flagstad, Norwegian soprano (died 1962) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1949, Douglas Hyde, Irish scholar and politician, 1st President of Ireland (born 1860) passed away. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1984, Michael McGovern, Northern Irish footballer was born. In 2010, Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (born 1939) passed away. In 2014, Kenneth J. Gray, American soldier and politician (born 1924) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

'Fundamental issues' need to be addressed with National's KiwiSaver policy, Labour says

Radio New Zealand

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June 22, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks

Simply making something compulsory doesn't make it more affordable, Chris Hipkins says.

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Sky News Australia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Coalition backs multiculturalism, criticises Labor for undermining Australian values

Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan emphasised the Coalition’s support for multiculturalism, criticising Labor for failing to uphold those principles. “Obviously we support multiculturalism, but with Australian values,” Mr Tehan told Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. “The problem we have is with the Labor Party in that they are not pursuing those Australian values within multiculturalism, and that's what we want to see as a coalition. “We are seeing that, whether it be the antisemitism royal commission, we have seen it in those marches that were continually happening … in Melbourne. “What we want to see is those values where we all come together and understand that Australia is the greatest nation on earth."

Daily Mail

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· Jun 21, 2026

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: My dad worked tirelessly to provide for us - here's why Labour's tax assault is now killing such aspiration

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: My dad worked tirelessly to provide for us - here's why Labour's tax assault is now killing such aspiration

The Standard

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· Jun 25, 2026

Hit London banks with windfall tax up to £60bn to cut energy bills for less well off, Andy Burnham union ally urges

But shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride warns: ‘Labour need to realise that you can’t tax your way to prosperity’

9 News Australia

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· Jun 23, 2026

FULL SPEECH: Labor's controversial tax changes will pass parliament | 9 News Australia

Labor’s controversial tax bill that includes changes to capital gains and negative gearing will become law after securing support from the Greens. The Greens confirmed they will vote in favour of the bill in the Senate this fortnight, allowing the first tranche of legislation to pass the parliament. | Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6 FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA

Conservative Home

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· Jul 1, 2026

Chris Philp: Labour Ministers are weakening our borders as they pander to the left. Only the Conservatives have a plan to fix this

My message to Andy Burnham is this: stick with the ILR policy Labour copied from us last autumn. Don’t weaken it. And adopt the tough further measures the Conservatives have set out. The post Chris Philp: Labour Ministers are weakening our borders as they pander to the left. Only the Conservatives have a plan to fix this appeared first on Conservative Home.

Financial Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

The ten headaches Starmer is handing to Burnham

From energy to education and industry to immigration, the prime minister-in-waiting has to clarify his policies

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Politics · 4
World · 2

Related coverage for "'Fundamental issues' need to be addressed with National's KiwiSaver policy, Labour says": Sky News Australia — Coalition backs multiculturalism, criticises Labor for undermining Australian values. Daily Mail — JEFF PRESTRIDGE: My dad worked tirelessly to provide for us - here's why Labour's tax assault is now killing such aspiration. The Standard — Hit London banks with windfall tax up to £60bn to cut energy bills for less well off, Andy Burnham union ally urges. 9 News Australia — FULL SPEECH: Labor's controversial tax changes will pass parliament | 9 News Australia. Conservative Home — Chris Philp: Labour Ministers are weakening our borders as they pander to the left. Only the Conservatives have a plan to fix this. Financial Times — The ten headaches Starmer is handing to Burnham