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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1855, Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral (born 1802) passed away. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1965, Christfried Burmeister, Estonian speed skater (born 1898) passed away. In 1967, Bruny Surin, Canadian sprinter was born. In 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
IN PICS | Cape freediver breaks icy record
A new documentary follows the South African freediver from addiction, grief and a near-fatal record attempt to a Guinness World Record beneath Norway’s frozen seas.
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Daily Mail
· Jul 8, 2026
Top snaps from the Aerial Photographer of the Year Awards
Top snaps from the Aerial Photographer of the Year Awards
The Namibian
· Jul 1, 2026
What’s New in the CBD?
On a Monday afternoon in Windhoek’s central business district (CBD), the hustle is somewhat hampered by the cold. Winter has arrived early and the white rhino that has recently taken up residence on Independence Avenue glistens as if fashioned from ice. Though it’s a novel notion, sculptor Alfeus Mvula trails a hand along the massive [] The post What’s New in the CBD? appeared first on The Namibian.
Fark
· Jul 8, 2026
*FARTS* *giggles* [Hero]
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Brisbane Times
· Jul 3, 2026
The Age photos of the week, July 4, 2026
The week in photos from our award-winning staff photographers and regular contributors at The Age.
Independent Online
· Jun 22, 2026
WATCH | Teen cubing star Daniel Rush breaks African record at Johannesburg speedcubing event
WATCH | Teen cubing star Daniel Rush breaks African record at Johannesburg speedcubing event
Crooked Timber
· Jul 12, 2026
Sunday photoblogging: Mèze, boat
Sunday photoblogging: Mèze, boat
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Related coverage for "IN PICS | Cape freediver breaks icy record": Daily Mail — Top snaps from the Aerial Photographer of the Year Awards. The Namibian — What’s New in the CBD?. Fark — *FARTS* *giggles* [Hero]. Brisbane Times — The Age photos of the week, July 4, 2026. Independent Online — WATCH | Teen cubing star Daniel Rush breaks African record at Johannesburg speedcubing event. Crooked Timber — Sunday photoblogging: Mèze, boat