Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1900, Marcel Paul, French communist politician and Holocaust survivor (died 1982) was born. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1990, João Saldanha, Brazilian footballer, manager, and journalist (born 1917) passed away. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, Alimuddin, Pakistani cricketer (born 1930) passed away. In 2014, Nestor Basterretxea, Spanish painter and sculptor (born 1924) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Morocco through the lens
Morocco are facing co-hosts Canada in the Round of 16. Moroccan football photographer Jinane Ennasri documents the beautiful game and captures Morocco’s identity and community. And, as she explains to Al Jazeera’s Samantha Johnson, the camera can sometimes tell a deeper story than the match itself. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Download AJE Mobile App : https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News
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This article was published by Al Jazeera English, a source frequently categorized with a lean left bias based in Qatar. Our narrative intelligence engine continuously monitors coverage from this outlet to track framing, bias, and rhetorical patterns. Our initial algorithmic scan of this specific piece did not flag high-confidence rhetorical techniques, suggesting a generally straightforward reporting style or neutral framing. By understanding the editorial perspective of Al Jazeera English, readers can better contextualize the information presented and compare it across our broader media matrix to find the real narrative.
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· Jun 25, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
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Reporting from Paris, Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler captures the electric atmosphere after France beat Morocco to reach the World Cup semi-finals. Fans of both teams filled a packed fan zone in Seine-Saint-Denis, home to a large French-Moroccan community. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
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