Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1913, Dave Garroway, American journalist and television personality (died 1982) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1933, David Storey, English author, playwright, and screenwriter (died 2017) was born. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1943, Chris Serle, English journalist and actor was born. In 1948, Tony Kornheiser, American television sports talk show host and former sportswriter was born. In 1960, Ian Hislop, Welsh-English journalist and screenwriter was born. In 1964, Charlie Hides, American drag queen and comedian was born. In 1979, Craig Bellamy, Welsh footballer was born. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

'Gripping' ITV serial killer drama has viewers binge-watching entire season in one sitting

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July 13, 2026

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'Gripping' ITV serial killer drama has viewers binge-watching entire season in one sitting

Viewers are hooked on ITV's gripping new serial killer drama, The Dark, with some binge-watching all six parts in one sitting. Outlander's Laura Donnelly stars as Detective Inspector Monica Kennedy as she hunts for a twisted murderer in the Scottish Highlands.

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Irish Mirror

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· Jul 1, 2026

BBC shares peek at new series of 'stunning' Belfast drama 'better than Line of Duty'

The BBC has shared a first look at the fourth series of a police show hailed by fans as 'the best thing on television'

Hello Magazine

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· Jul 1, 2026

'Extraordinary' BBC drama with perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is streaming for free

The BBC prison drama, Waiting for the Out, is currently one of the most popular shows available to stream on BBC iPlayer. The six-part series follows an academic who starts teaching a beginner class in philosophy at a British prison.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

TV finales ranked from worst to best (no, Breaking Bad isn’t No.1)

Ending a beloved show is one of the hardest tasks in television. Let’s look at the iconic series that got it right – and very wrong.

Metro

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· Jul 11, 2026

All 12 seasons of ‘amazing’ crime drama streaming on Netflix now

The show aired its final episode in 2017.

RAPPLER

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· Jul 12, 2026

[Rear View] Week 1 of Sara’s impeachment trial: Political death by boredom

But the coming week, with the Vice President's chief of staff on the witness stand, promises to be the most-watched episode yet. It could perk up flagging viewer interest.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 1, 2026

Matt Smith to Star in Quinn Audio Original Drama ‘The Wolf’ (Exclusive)

I think this series is for anyone who loves a good murder mystery and also loves a bit of eroticism in their murder mysteries,” says Smith.

Us Weekly

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· Jul 8, 2026

23 Best Thrillers on HBO Max Right Now (July 2026): ‘How to Make a Killing’ and More

Murder is on the menu for HBO Max in July, as the streamer just added several thrillers that focus on the act of killing. That’s appropriate given the genre, which is all about generating suspense by placing characters in danger. Watch With Us has scoured HBO‘s library and selected only the best films for you []

The West Australian

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· Jul 1, 2026

Ratings result: Seven is officially Australia’s most-watched TV network in first-half of 2026

Seven is officially Australia’s most-watched TV network in the first-half of this year, with Seven Perth recording massive growth.

GB News

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· Jul 5, 2026

The Weekend - Sunday 5th July 2026

A lively look at all the latest live and breaking news for the weekend from around the UK with our network of GB News reporters, plus views and debate from a wide range of perspectives.

Polygon

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· Jul 7, 2026

Crowd Control season 2 trailer shows new additions Taylor Tomlinson, Nicole Byer, and more

Dropout's improvised stand-up show Crowd Control features a murderer's row of comedians for its second season, which premieres next month.

CNET

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· Jul 1, 2026

Accio, Wizards: Harry Potter Audiobooks Arrive on Spotify

Premium subscribers can listen to narrations by both Jim Dale and Stephen Fry.

PragerU

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· Jul 10, 2026

Top stories of the week! 📰

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New Musical Express

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· Jul 10, 2026

‘MobLand’ finally has a season two premiere date

The crime series' success had been overshadowed by reports of on-set drama The post ‘MobLand’ finally has a season two premiere date appeared first on NME.

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

4 Incredible TV Shows Where Every Episode Got Better

Even some of the best TV shows have highs and lows, so it’s rare to find a series that gets better with every single episode. Fortunately for those looking for a binge with momentum, there are a few standouts that pull it off. They’re usually shows with just a single season. After all, the longer []

The i Paper

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· Jul 9, 2026

The 10 best TV tear-jerkers to stream now

From true crime to teen romance and reuniting long-lost families, these series will get you weeping... grab some tissues and settle in

Football365

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· Jun 22, 2026

World Cup on TV has been fantastic; what’s actually wrong with critics?

The various broadcasts on both ITV and BBC have all been some shade of fantastic; complaining is like sending back a free dinner.

Toronto Sun

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· Jul 12, 2026

Must-see TV: Anya Taylor-Joy’s ‘Lucky’ tops this week’s watch list

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Engadget

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· Jul 8, 2026

Apple's Widow's Bay has the most Emmy noms of any new show this year

The horror-comedy series Widow's Bay earned 19 Emmy nominations for its first season.

YNaija

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· Jun 22, 2026

10 Nollywood TV Series You Can Binge-Watch Before The Month Is Over

Before the month ends, there are exciting Nollywood TV series to binge-watch, from romance to thrillers, dramas, and more; there is something for whatever genre you enjoy. This series revolves around the political power struggles of a businesswoman whose lust for power causes unbridled chaos. The series stars Sola Sobowale, Toni Tones, Nse Ikpe Etim,... Read More Read » 10 Nollywood TV Series You Can Binge-Watch Before The Month Is Over on YNaija

The Week

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· Jul 6, 2026

Sky’s purchase of ITV: a new dawn for British television

Sky’s purchase of ITV: a new dawn for British television

TwistedSifter

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· Jun 27, 2026

Unhinged Neighbor Sparks All-Out Suburban Warfare Over Constant Harassment and Petty Chaos

Some people just LOVE to cause drama. The post Unhinged Neighbor Sparks All-Out Suburban Warfare Over Constant Harassment and Petty Chaos appeared first on TwistedSifter.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

A Moment In Crime podcast: The Christchurch baby murder that exposed a serial killer

A Moment In Crime podcast: The Christchurch baby murder that exposed a serial killer

The News Letter

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· Jul 9, 2026

‘She was put on this earth to solve crime’: Laura Donnelly on new crime series

Northern Irish actress Laura Donnelly said she was drawn to her new crime series because it prioritises storytelling over gratuitous violence and gore.

E! Online

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· Jun 29, 2026

John Oliver Debuts Shocking New Look for General Hospital Guest Role

John Oliver is ready for his close-up. The Last Week Tonight host is about to make his soap opera acting debut on not one iconic TV series, but two famed daytime dramas. You may remember back in...

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 3, 2026

The Best TV Shows to Binge Over Fourth of July Weekend

Netflix/Bravo/AMC/Prime VideoThis week: We recommend what to watch when you, as we advise, steer clear of the sun, heat, and outside, and stay in watching TV inside.Come Stay Inside With MeRead more at The Daily Beast.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 24, 2026

These intimate tales of near-death experiences make for brilliant TV, CHRISTOPHER STEVENS writes

These intimate tales of near-death experiences make for brilliant TV, CHRISTOPHER STEVENS writes

Irish Star

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· Jul 7, 2026

'Sick and twisted' Today Show slammed for Savannah Guthrie missing segment

Some Today Show viewers were left fuming at the NBC program and its producers after Savannah Guthrie reported on a specific story on the July 6 episode

Drudge Report

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· Jul 9, 2026

Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked...

Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked... (Top headline, 3rd story, link) Related stories:Once Unimaginable, Publishers Preparing to Opt Out of GOOGLE Search...NETFLIX MULLS LIVE TV PIVOT...

The Olive Press

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· Jun 21, 2026

Last laugh? Spain’s newspaper cartoons face an uncertain future in the digital age

WE are all reading (sadly for us!) fewer and fewer newspapers as the months go by. Television was the first real blow to hit paper circulation, but the internet has

MakeUseOf

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· Jul 2, 2026

3 Netflix shows you need to binge this weekend (July 2 - July 5)

This weekend, settle in with the final season of a beloved Netflix comedy, the newest installment of a prestige detective show, and much more.

Irish News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Newton Emerson: Sinn Féin Irish unity Bill was a misjudgment, not a masterstroke

Our Saturday columnist offers his inimitable take on the stories making the news this week

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