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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1894, Isaac Babel, Russian short story writer, journalist, and playwright (died 1940) was born. In 1911, Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002) was born. 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, Wole Soyinka, Nigerian author, poet, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1943, Chris Serle, English journalist and actor was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1967, Mark McGowan, Australian politician, 30th Premier of Western Australia was born. In 1969, Oleg Serebrian, Moldovan political scientist and politician was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
In the age of shameless politicians, we need real journalism. For now, Count Binface will do
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

In a world where proper reporting is thrown aside for 'gotcha moments' that fail to hold the shameless accountable, all hail Count Binface. The post In the age of shameless politicians, we need real journalism. For now, Count Binface will do appeared first on Crikey.
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Washington Examiner
· Jul 7, 2026
Who is Count Binface? The very British candidate who could find himself in a face-off with Nigel Farage
Comedian and “independent space warrior” Count Binface hails from a long line of British joke candidates. Real-name Jonathan Harvey, Count Binface made his political debut in 2017, then known as “Lord Buckethead,” before he was forced to change his campaigning name to Count Binface after running into copyright issues. Count Binface is famous for wearing []
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· Jul 9, 2026
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Sky News Australia
· Jul 8, 2026
‘A serious risk ’: Nigel Farage may lose Clacton by-election to Count Binface
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WATCH: Andy Burnham Says Count Binface Is ‘Carrying the Hopes of the Nation’
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Can Nigel Farage win as the anti-establishment candidate when his only opponent is a man with a dustbin on his head?
I will not be backing Count Binface in this by-election, I suspect at best he will pick up enough votes to be embarrassing for Nigel Farage but nowhere near close to winning. But the jokes and memes write themselves if it does become Count Binface v Nigel Farage. TSE PS – The headline was taken from Jessica Elgot’s excellent Tweet.
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· Jul 7, 2026
Only Count Binface willing to take on Farage in his ‘fake and pathetic’ by-election
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· Jul 10, 2026
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