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On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1318, Eleanor of Woodstock (died 1355) was born. In 1970, Katie Derham, English journalist was born. In 1971, Kerry Butler, American actress and singer was born. In 1980, Sergey Kirdyapkin, Russian race walker was born. In 1983, Mona Mahmudnizhad, together with nine other women of the Baháʼí Faith, is sentenced to death and hanged in Shiraz, Iran over her religious beliefs. In 1989, I. F. Stone, American journalist and author (born 1907) passed away. In 2011, Yelena Bonner, Russian activist (born 1923) passed away. In 2012, Tom Maynard, Welsh cricketer (born 1989) passed away. In 2014, Stephanie Kwolek, American chemist and engineer (born 1923) passed away. In 2020, Vera Lynn, English singer who was the "Forces' Sweetheart" in World War II (born 1917) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Sir Mick Jagger steps out with fiancée Melanie Hamrick at V&A Summer Party after teasing Rolling Stones tour return

The Standard

June 18, 2026

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Sir Mick Jagger steps out with fiancée Melanie Hamrick at V&A Summer Party after teasing Rolling Stones tour return

The Rolling Stones frontman, 82, looked in high spirits as he posed with Hamrick, 38, at the annual fundraiser held at the VA Museum in South Kensington

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