Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1489, Bahlul Lodi, sultan of Delhi passed away. 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 1799, Ranjit Singh conquers Lahore and becomes Maharaja of the Punjab (Sikh Empire). In 1962, Julio César Chávez, Mexican boxer was born. In 1965, Sanjay Manjrekar, Indian cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1979, Olive Morris, Jamaican-English civil rights activist (born 1952) passed away. In 2010, Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (born 1939) passed away. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2012, Hamid Samandarian, Iranian director and playwright (born 1931) passed away. In 2014, Jamil Ahmad, Pakistani author (born 1931) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Salman Rushdie urges a fight for freedom of speech
Author Salman Rushie, who was repeatedly stabbed onstage at a New York arts institute appearance in 2022, was awarded the Liberatum Cultural Honour in London at a ceremony running under the theme "Freedom of Expression." #salmanrushdie #freedomofspeech #author
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Variety
· Jul 9, 2026
Salman Rushdie Says America Is ‘Having a Very Difficult Moment’ With Free Speech as He Accepts Liberatum Award: ‘The Burden of Proof Must Always Lie on the Censor’
Salman Rushdie warned that free expression in the U.S. is under sustained pressure from the Trump administration as he accepted the Liberatum Cultural Honor at Camden Town Hall at King’s Cross in London, the same building where he once worked on community relations before becoming one of the world’s most recognized novelists. The conversation was []
RAPPLER
· Jun 29, 2026
Prosecution opposes scenario of impeach court junking Sara Duterte case without trial
The prosecution team also counters Duterte's defense that her apparent threats to the life of President Marcos were part of her freedom of speech
The Media Line
· Jul 5, 2026
‘Representation Is Not Just Numbers’: Syrian Women Push for Real Political Power
[DAMASCUS] Aisha al-Khatib, a 32-year-old law student and [] The post ‘Representation Is Not Just Numbers’: Syrian Women Push for Real Political Power appeared first on The Media Line.
Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 25, 2026
First hearing begins in trial of former Syrian Grand Mufti Ahmed Hassoun
DAMASCUS, June 25 (YPA) – The first public hearing in the trial of the former Syrian Grand Mufti Sheikh Ahmad Badr al-Din Hassoun, took place on Thursday at the Fourth Criminal Court in the Justice Palace in Damascus. Hassoun faces charges of complicity in war crimes and crimes against humanity, incitement to murder and other []
RedState
· Jul 9, 2026
Watch: Not Even a Media Friendly Was Willing to Put Up With This Whopper From Abdul El-Sayed
Watch: Not Even a Media Friendly Was Willing to Put Up With This Whopper From Abdul El-Sayed
Arise News
· Jul 3, 2026
Fidelis Adedipe: There Is A Thin Line Between Free Speech And Criminal Conduct
DSS legal counsel Fidelis Adedipe says free speech is not absolute and defends Omoyele Sowore’s prosecution under the law.
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Related coverage for "Salman Rushdie urges a fight for freedom of speech": Variety — Salman Rushdie Says America Is ‘Having a Very Difficult Moment’ With Free Speech as He Accepts Liberatum Award: ‘The Burden of Proof Must Always Lie on the Censor’. RAPPLER — Prosecution opposes scenario of impeach court junking Sara Duterte case without trial. The Media Line — ‘Representation Is Not Just Numbers’: Syrian Women Push for Real Political Power. Yemen Press Agency — First hearing begins in trial of former Syrian Grand Mufti Ahmed Hassoun. RedState — Watch: Not Even a Media Friendly Was Willing to Put Up With This Whopper From Abdul El-Sayed. Arise News — Fidelis Adedipe: There Is A Thin Line Between Free Speech And Criminal Conduct