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On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1824, Greek War of Independence: Egyptian forces capture Psara in the Aegean Sea. In 1913, Luis Taruc, Filipino political activist (died 2005) was born. In 1925, Giovanni Spadolini, Italian journalist and politician, 45th Prime Minister of Italy (died 1994) was born. In 1931, Margaret Heckler, American journalist, lawyer, and politician, 15th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (died 2018) was born. In 1946, Malcolm Rifkind, Scottish lawyer and politician, Secretary of State for Scotland was born. In 1947, Shirin Ebadi, Iranian lawyer, judge, and activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1954, Mark Kimmitt, American general and politician, 16th Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs was born. In 1970, Piers Courage, English race car driver (born 1942) passed away. In 1990, Isabel Pires, Portuguese politician was born. In 1992, Li Xiannian, Chinese captain and politician, 3rd President of the People's Republic of China (born 1909) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

I faced pressure picking new deputy — Diri

Vanguard News

June 21, 2026

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Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has revealed that he faced what he described as “spiritual pressure” before selecting Dr. Peter Akpe as his new deputy governor following the death of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo on December 11, 2025. The post I faced pressure picking new deputy — Diri appeared first on Vanguard News.

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