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On June 22, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1906, William Kneale, English logician and philosopher (died 1990) was born. In 1911, George V and Mary of Teck are crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. In 1940, Hubert Chesshyre, English historian and author (died 2020) was born. In 1940, World War II: France is forced to sign the Second Compiègne armistice with Germany, in the same railroad car in which the Germans signed the Armistice in 1918. In 1943, Brit Hume, American journalist and author was born. In 1946, Sheila Hollins, Baroness Hollins, English psychiatrist and academic was born. In 1948, The ship HMT Empire Windrush brought the first group of 802 West Indian immigrants to Tilbury, marking the start of modern immigration to the United Kingdom. In 1948, James Charteris, 13th Earl of Wemyss, Scottish businessman was born. In 1964, Havank, Dutch journalist and author (born 1904) passed away. In 2022, Yves Coppens, French anthropologist (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

The new ‘odd couple’ who could fix Britain

The i Paper

June 22, 2026

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The new ‘odd couple’ who could fix Britain

The King and Andy Burnham have more in common than you might think

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