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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1901, Gwendolyn Lizarraga, Belizean businesswoman, activist, and politician (died 1975) was born. In 1916, Gough Whitlam, Australian lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 21st Prime Minister of Australia (died 2014) was born. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1965, Tony Cottee, English footballer, manager, and sportscaster was born. In 1971, John W. Campbell, American journalist and author (born 1910) passed away. In 1980, Kevin Powers, American soldier and author was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1995, Yugoslav Wars: Srebrenica massacre begins; lasts until 22 July. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Surrealing in the Years: Housing minister's war on targets comes for homeless children
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Ah, sure targets only remind us how rubbish it all is anyway.
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Eyewitness News Bahamas
· Jun 25, 2026
Beyond Shelters: Addressing the Roots of Homelessness
Beyond Shelters: Addressing the Roots of Homelessness
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· Jul 9, 2026
Fury in Margaret Thatcher's home town as 70 properties are converted into homes for asylum seekers
Fury in Margaret Thatcher's home town as 70 properties are converted into homes for asylum seekers
The Real Deal
· Jul 9, 2026
“Housing for billionaires” is not the problem
Ben Kallos was upset. Not hostile, but definitely not happy. The former Council member had called this spring to object to my column about Hal Fetner’s failed attempt to build housing on a NYCHA site. This paragraph in particular bothered him: “Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other progressives are now pushing for more affordable housing in wealthier neighborhoods. Where were these people in 2017 when Hal Fetner and NYCHA leaders were getting pummeled by idiots like Ben Kallos?” “Idiots” was the wrong word. Nothing can be gained from calling someone an idiot, other than a brief dopamine hit. Besides, Kallos was []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.
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· Jun 28, 2026
MP Housing Perks: See how the number of MPs claiming all their housing allowance has skyrocketed
MP Housing Perks: See how the number of MPs claiming all their housing allowance has skyrocketed
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· Jun 26, 2026
Shaun Bailey: Behind the statistics of Khan’s failure to deliver new homes are Londoners struggling to cope with the shortage
Every statistic in London’s housing crisis represents a real person. A real family. A real struggle. Behind every failed target is a child without a permanent bedroom, a worker priced out of their community, or a parent wondering how they will make the rent next month. The post Shaun Bailey: Behind the statistics of Khan’s failure to deliver new homes are Londoners struggling to cope with the shortage appeared first on Conservative Home.
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 26, 2026
Homelessness: Slight monthly fall in adults and children in emergency accommodation
The department of housing released the latest figures on Friday.
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Related coverage for "Surrealing in the Years: Housing minister's war on targets comes for homeless children": Eyewitness News Bahamas — Beyond Shelters: Addressing the Roots of Homelessness. Daily Mail — Fury in Margaret Thatcher's home town as 70 properties are converted into homes for asylum seekers. The Real Deal — “Housing for billionaires” is not the problem. The New Zealand Herald — MP Housing Perks: See how the number of MPs claiming all their housing allowance has skyrocketed. Conservative Home — Shaun Bailey: Behind the statistics of Khan’s failure to deliver new homes are Londoners struggling to cope with the shortage. TheJournal.ie — Homelessness: Slight monthly fall in adults and children in emergency accommodation