Today in News History
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 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1944, Simon Blackburn, English philosopher and academic was born. In 1955, Timothy Garton Ash, English historian and author was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Ravaging of Britain--and Media Attempts To Bury It
The UK grooming gangs inquiry reveals systemic abuse, institutional failures, and questions about media coverage of the scandal.
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The i Paper
· Jun 21, 2026
The one thing Burnham must do to kill the curse of Downing Street
Ian Birrell: Westminster's dirty secret led us to the Iraq War and Brexit
Metro
· Jun 30, 2026
‘The Tories left it in a worse state than they found it’: Who’s responsible for the state of the UK?
Readers discuss who got the UK into a mess, the Royal Navy's spending plan and if left-wing politics is fairness
PragerU
· Jul 5, 2026
THIS is the battle that broke Britain
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The Economic Times
· Jun 22, 2026
10 years after Brexit, UK frustration deepens
10 years after Brexit, UK frustration deepens
Washington Examiner
· Jul 3, 2026
Keep calm and fail on: Britain’s endless scandal machine
If you are a citizen of the United Kingdom, I ask that you keep a stiff upper lip whilst reading this from an American across the pond this Fourth of July. Britain increasingly displays a pattern in which its institutions fail, inquiries identify the causes, reports are written, recommendations are issued, apologies are made, and []
Daily Mail
· Jun 29, 2026
POLL OF THE DAY:Â Will Britain go in a 'new direction' under Andy Burnham, as he promises?
POLL OF THE DAY:Â Will Britain go in a 'new direction' under Andy Burnham, as he promises?
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Related coverage for "The Ravaging of Britain--and Media Attempts To Bury It": The i Paper — The one thing Burnham must do to kill the curse of Downing Street. Metro — ‘The Tories left it in a worse state than they found it’: Who’s responsible for the state of the UK?. PragerU — THIS is the battle that broke Britain. The Economic Times — 10 years after Brexit, UK frustration deepens . Washington Examiner — Keep calm and fail on: Britain’s endless scandal machine. Daily Mail — POLL OF THE DAY: Will Britain go in a 'new direction' under Andy Burnham, as he promises?