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On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1710, James Short, Scottish-English mathematician and optician (died 1768) was born. In 1798, Alexander Thomson of Banchory, Scottish jurist, agriculturalist and religious activist (died 1868) was born. In 1918, J. Clyde Mitchell, British sociologist and anthropologist (died 1995) was born. In 1919, The Royal Canadian Mounted Police fire a volley into a crowd of unemployed war veterans, killing two, during the Winnipeg general strike. In 1921, The Irish village of Knockcroghery was burned by British forces. In 1946, Malcolm Rifkind, Scottish lawyer and politician, Secretary of State for Scotland was born. In 1949, Derek Emslie, Lord Kingarth, Scottish lawyer and judge was born. In 1989, The U.S. Supreme Court rules in Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397, that American flag-burning is a form of political protest protected by the First Amendment. In 2000, Section 28 (of the Local Government Act 1988), outlawing the 'promotion' of homosexuality in the United Kingdom, is repealed in Scotland with a 99 to 17 vote. In 2023, Winnie Ewing, Scottish politician (born 1929) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Man charged over 'anti-Muslim' attacks in Scotland

The West Australian

June 20, 2026

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Man charged over 'anti-Muslim' attacks in Scotland

Counterterrorism detectives have charged a man after five people were injured in attacks across Scotland's capital of Edinburgh that appeared to target Muslims

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