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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1584, Steven Borough, English navigator and explorer (born 1525) passed away. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1969, Alan Mullally, English cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1977, Neil Harris, English footballer and manager was born. In 1984, Gareth Gates, English singer-songwriter was born. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. In 2019, Emily Hartridge, English YouTuber and television presenter (born 1984) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Surging Bradford suddenly within reach of Chow for Toronto mayoralty: poll
Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon
One poll put support for challenger Brad Bradford at 52 per cent
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The Daily Signal
· Jul 5, 2026
Meet the UK’s Terrible Next Prime Minister: Andy Burnham
As Americans try to make sense of the latest mess in British politics, one name keeps coming up as the likely next occupant of 10 Downing Street: Andy Burnham. The former mayor of Greater Manchester, always camera-ready and quick with a soundbite, looks set to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister. If...
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LIVE: Andy Burnham sworn in House of Commons
Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham makes his return to Westminster after winning the Makerfield by-election last week. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was quitting, paving the way for what is expected to be an orderly transfer of power to frontrunner Andy Burnham, who could become Britain's seventh leader in 10 years as early as next month. Follow our live coverage: reut.rs/3SoLGVJ #uk #andyburnham #keirstarmer #makerfield #labourparty #britain #politics #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
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· Jul 7, 2026
New poll shows Toronto mayoral race tightening as Brad Bradford gains ground
What to know As Toronto’s municipal election draws closer, a new poll suggests Mayor Olivia Chow remains in the lead, although challenger Brad Bradford is... The post New poll shows Toronto mayoral race tightening as Brad Bradford gains ground appeared first on NOW Toronto.
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· Jul 10, 2026
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Sky News Australia
· Jun 22, 2026
‘Utterly baffling’: Burnham savaged for two previous rejections as Labour leader
Writer and Broadcaster Esther Krakue says Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has twice been rejected as Labour leader and questions why voters should back him now. “Andy Burnham's reputation as a messiah is utterly baffling,” Ms Krakue told Sky News host Chris Kenny. “Manchester is a city that’s in hundreds of millions of pounds worth of debt. “This is a man who was rejected not once but twice as Labour leader. I don’t understand why anyone thinks a third time around is the charm.”
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Related coverage for "Surging Bradford suddenly within reach of Chow for Toronto mayoralty: poll": The Daily Signal — Meet the UK’s Terrible Next Prime Minister: Andy Burnham. NPR News — How England's class divide shaped Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s likely next prime minister. Reuters — LIVE: Andy Burnham sworn in House of Commons. Now Magazine — New poll shows Toronto mayoral race tightening as Brad Bradford gains ground. Conservative Home — Sarah Ingham: ‘Head North’ is where you go looking for a Burnham who needs to shake off some old habits. Sky News Australia — ‘Utterly baffling’: Burnham savaged for two previous rejections as Labour leader