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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 858, Æthelwulf, King of Wessex passed away. In 982, Gunther, margrave of Merseburg passed away. In 1606, Roland Fréart de Chambray (died 1676) was born. In 1607, Wenceslaus Hollar, Czech-English painter and illustrator (died 1677) was born. In 1821, Nathan Bedford Forrest, American general and first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan (died 1877) was born. In 1896, August Kekulé, German chemist and academic (born 1829) passed away. In 1913, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller, Danish businessman (died 2012) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1929, Svein Ellingsen, Norwegian visual artist and hymnist (died 2020) was born. In 2012, Jerzy Kulej, Polish boxer and politician (born 1940) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Rehoboth sibling murderer Van Wyk sentenced to life imprisonment  

The Namibian

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July 13, 2026

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A Rehoboth resident convicted of murdering his brother by stabbing him in the heart with a knife has been sentenced to life imprisonment at the end of his trial in the High Court. Judge Dinnah Usiku sentenced Riaan van Wyk (46) to a life prison term on Friday, after describing Van Wyk as a danger [] The post Rehoboth sibling murderer Van Wyk sentenced to life imprisonment appeared first on The Namibian.

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KTLA 5

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· Jul 7, 2026

Murder case against singer D4vd moves forward as judge sets July 21 hearing

The murder case involving singer D4vd will move forward toward a preliminary hearing date later this month after the 21-year-old appeared at a brief status hearing in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday. Annie Rose Ramos reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 7, 2026

Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing: Charlie Kirk Murder Case

Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing Charlie Kirk Murder Case L Erika Kirk R Tyler Robinson Images posted by Eric Daugherty @EricLDaughXThe long-awaited...

Daily Mail

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· Jun 24, 2026

Monstrous boyfriend bludgeoned my daughter, 25, to death. Just two years later there's a very real possibility he could be back on the streets. How is this justice?

Monstrous boyfriend bludgeoned my daughter, 25, to death. Just two years later there's a very real possibility he could be back on the streets. How is this justice?

Twitchy

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· Jun 22, 2026

Lance Twiggs, Tyler Robinson’s Trans Partner, Now in TX and Seeking Witness Protection After Kirk Murder

Lance Twiggs, Tyler Robinson’s Trans Partner, Now in TX and Seeking Witness Protection After Kirk Murder

Associated Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: Hearing resumes in the case of Tyler Robinson, man accused of killing Charlie Kirk

Watch live coverage of a second day of a key hearing in Charlie Kirk's murder case in Utah, where prosecutors aim to convince a judge that they have enough evidence to try Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing him, and seek the death penalty. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aFXWrj #charliekirk

Conservative Review

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· Jul 10, 2026

Watch live: Day 5 of the Charlie Kirk assassination Tyler Robinson pretrial hearing

Friday is the final day of the preliminary hearing to determine whether there is enough probable cause to bind Tyler Robinson over for trial in the murder of Charlie Kirk.Thursday, day four, was an absolute bombshell for the prosecution, as Lance Twiggs, Robinson's trans-identifying gay lover, admitted that the individual seen on surveillance footage did look like Tyler Robinson.Twiggs also told the court that the day after Kirk's murder, Robinson returned to their apartment, cried, and said he wishes he hadn't done it.Tune in for Day 5 below: Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Times of India

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· Jul 7, 2026

"One more fight, Charlie": Candace Owens sends defiant message as Charlie Kirk family pleads for privacy at Tyler Robinson hearing

Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case began under heavy security, with the court deciding whether there is enough evidence for a trial. Charlie Kirk's widow Erika and his parents asked for privacy, calling the proceedings a painful reminder of their loss. Meanwhile, Candace Owens posted, One more fight, Charlie. I don't fear these demons. We will win, taking a far more defiant public stance as the case continues.

ABC7 New York

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· Jun 22, 2026

Etan Patz killer: Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction for Pedro Hernandez in 1979 case of missing New York City boy

Etan Patz killer: Supreme Court reinstates murder conviction for Pedro Hernandez in 1979 case of missing New York City boy

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 30, 2026

Justice for Angelos: mother and former partner sentenced to life in Crete abuse case

The Heraklion Mixed Jury Court unanimously convicted the two defendants of intentional homicide, rejecting mitigating pleas, while acquitting the child’s biological father The post Justice for Angelos: mother and former partner sentenced to life in Crete abuse case appeared first on ProtoThema English.

NL Times

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Man held for armed robbery of bound sex workers near The Hague facing 7 years in prison

Dutch prosecutors are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for Zouhari H., 24, of Zoetermeer, in connection with a violent armed robbery of two sex workers in Rijswijk and a separate alleged firear

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 12, 2026

Vance Floats Wild Speculation About Charlie Kirk’s Killing

Nathan Howard / REUTERSVice President JD Vance has floated a wild conspiracy theory about the murder of his friend, right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.Vance, 41, was close to Kirk, who was 31 when he was fatally shot by an assassin in September last year while speaking at Utah Valley University rally.Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Kirk, appeared in court in a preliminary hearing in Utah this week. The 23-year-old is facing seven charges, including aggravated murder and weapons charges. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Knewz

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· Jul 13, 2026

Family mourns Kohen Wiley as demands for justice continue after toddler is fatally shot by Mississippi police

The family of one-year-old Kohen Wiley is still reeling from his horrific death in the aftermath of a shooting incident on June 14. Law enforcement officials responded to an alleged shoplifting incident at a Walmart in Senatobia, about 40 miles south of Memphis, Tenn. Wiley was in the car with his mother, Vellesiya Wiley, and...

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Man with schizophrenia given 18 yrs for killing mother

A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced a man to 18 years in prison for killing his mother after telling investigators he believed God would revive her. The Cheongju District Court convicted the man, who is in his 30s, of killing a lineal ascendant and ordered him to be placed under probationary supervision for five years after his release. The court said his schizophrenia appeared to have affected the crime. “The defendant committed the crime under the influence of a mental disorder caused

NewsInEnglish.no

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· Jul 6, 2026

Norwegian jailed for murder in Sweden

A Norwegian man in his mid-50s who committed his first murder at age 15 has been convicted for at least the third time of another murder, and is believed to have helped others kill themselves. Steinar Wangen, who’s already in prison for helping another woman kill herself in Strömstad in 2023, quickly appealed his latest []

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Grandma Killed With Metal Tumbler: Kentucky Teen Gets Life For Fatal Attack Caught On Camera

A 19-year-old Kentucky man will spend at least the next two decades behind bars after receiving a life sentence for beating his grandmother to death inside her home. On July 7, Wyatt Testerman was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years. The sentencing follows a May agreement where Testerman [] Grandma Killed With Metal Tumbler: Kentucky Teen Gets Life For Fatal Attack Caught On Camera

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 6, 2026

Slain Ogun broadcaster: Court orders 60 days’ remand of three suspects

A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, Ogun State, has ordered the remand of the three suspects involved in the murder of Kitan Oyesiku and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, for the next 60 days. Recall that Oyesiku aka Aunty Kitan was murdered in cold blood on Saturday, June 20, at her residence in Agodo village, Kobape [] Slain Ogun broadcaster: Court orders 60 days’ remand of three suspects

We The Media

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· Jul 13, 2026

[Photo] Breanna Morello: The Travis County District Attorney's office is trying to cover [...]

Breanna Morello: The Travis County District Attorney's office is trying to cover up the crappy plea deal they a man that murdered Infowars writer Jamie White.Ismael Martinez has spent WEEKS ignoring my calls and emails regarding this awful plea.Rodney Hill pleaded guilty to murdering Jamie.Hill bragged in a rap song about killing Jamie.Travis County DA still gave this feral man a plea deal because they didn't want to do an extra work if they had to take him to trial.In my opinion, Ismael Martinez is involved in the BAD plea deal cover up.https://x.com/breannamorello/status/2076659409086988372?s=46

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 29, 2026

Alex Murdaugh returns to US court for murder retrial hearing as true-crime saga continues

Alex Murdaugh was back in court Monday on charges he killed his wife and son, appearing silently at a pretrial hearing that was mostly short on substance but long on spectacle as the true-crime sensation continues to captivate. Murdaugh’s murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overturned last month by the South Carolina Supreme Court. On Monday, a new judge laid out a timeline for hearings set the retrial to begin April 5. She also nailed down deadlines for making sure the...

MaltaToday

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· Jul 3, 2026

Mummy died without seeing justice: Daphne Caruana Galizias sister recalls familys long wait for justice

Daphne Caruana Galizia's sister says the family is being forced to relive the journalist's murder as the trial against Yorgen Fenech continues, recalling how their mother died without seeing justice served

The Independent

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· Jun 23, 2026

Kim Kardashian’s fight to save death row inmate Richard Glossip enters dramatic new chapter

A former Oklahoma death row inmate who was released from incarceration after nearly three decades is scheduled to be back in court as his case proceeds to a retrial for a 1997 killing that put him on the brink of execution three times

WRAL News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Even without a body, Durham murder trial moves forward

The trial of a Durham man charged with murder is moving forward. Darrius Tyson is charged with the 2022 death of Shawn Burton. Burton's body has never been found.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 22, 2026

Supreme Court reinstates Pedro Hernandez murder conviction in Etan Patz case

The Supreme Court reinstated a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz on Monday morning. The justices ruled 6-3, with all three liberal judges dissenting. Prosecutors had been working to try suspect Pedro Hernandez for a third time after his first trial ended in a mistrial. ​A U.S. Court of Appeals for []

South Africa Today

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· Jul 6, 2026

Kanana Domestic Violence Stabbing: Woman Remanded in Custody by Orkney Magistrate’s Court

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RedState

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· Jul 9, 2026

Watch: Judge's Stunned Reaction to Charlie Kirk Assassination Video Defines Tyler Robinson Hearing

Watch: Judge's Stunned Reaction to Charlie Kirk Assassination Video Defines Tyler Robinson Hearing

Face2Face Africa

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· Jul 6, 2026

Mom of 1-year-old shot by police faces backlash for flashing money at her son’s funeral

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Guinee news

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· Jul 10, 2026

Justice : Mamadou Aliou Bah condamné à trois ans de prison pour violence ayant entrainé la mort d’un élève

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Off The Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Alex Murdaugh returns to court as defense argues for retrial move

Alex Murdaugh’s murder case is headed back to court Monday morning in the shadow of the clerk of court scandal that unraveled his convictions and gave one of America’s most notorious defendants a shot at a second trial. Murdaugh, the disgraced former South Carolina attorney convicted in the 2021 murders of his wife and son []...Click to read more

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 2, 2026

Empat rakan berdepan hukuman mati edar dadah

LUMUT: Empat lelaki berdepan hukuman mati di tali gantung setelah dihadapkan ke Mahkamah Majistret Seri Manjung di sini semalam atas pertuduhan mengedar dadah jenis methamphetamine seberat 503.20 gram, minggu lalu. Tertuduh, Tugiman Mistat, 54; Zulkifli Abdul Halim, 40; Mohd. Ashiq Mohd. Saed, 40; dan Fitri Hafifi Mohd. Hassan, 35, mengangguk tanda faham selepas pertuduhan terhadap ... Read more The post Empat rakan berdepan hukuman mati edar dadah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

Tyler Robinson hearing day 4 LIVE updates: Roommate Lance Twiggs' video interview expected in Charlie Kirk murder case

Tyler Robinson hearing LIVE: Hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case enters day four, with prosecutors set to play interviews of his roommate Lance Twiggs. The court will hear more evidence as prosecutors near the end of their case to determine whether Robinson should stand trial.

Workers World

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· Jul 1, 2026

Free the Prairieland defendants!

The trial and sentencing of the Prairieland defendants and the grotesque sentences handed them June 23 — from 30 to 100 years in prison, for each of eight defendants — was the closest thing to the reactionary and legal lynchings that have been all too common in the history of . . . Continue reading Free the Prairieland defendants! at Workers.org

Loonie Politics

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· Jun 30, 2026

Charlie Kirk’s parents and widow to attend key hearing for the man accused of his killing

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk’s parents and his widow, Erika Kirk, will attend a key hearing in his murder case next week in Utah, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Prosecutors will aim to show during the weeklong [] The post Charlie Kirk’s parents and widow to attend key hearing for the man accused of his killing appeared first on Loonie Politics.

India Today

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· Jul 7, 2026

Headless torso, buried head: Jharkhand cops crack murder; wife, boyfriend held

Headless torso, buried head: Jharkhand cops crack murder; wife, boyfriend held

Law Enforcement Today

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· Jun 22, 2026

Missouri Mother Accused Of Letting Her Own Toddler Waste Away

What began as a 911 call quickly turned into a heartbreaking investigation. Authorities say a Missouri toddler died after allegedly suffering from severe neglect, while another child was found in a similar condition.

Townhall

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· Jul 10, 2026

Guess Why Gretchen Whitmer Just Pardoned a Convicted Murder

Guess Why Gretchen Whitmer Just Pardoned a Convicted Murder

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