Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1836, The Fly-fisher's Entomology is published by Alfred Ronalds. The book transformed the sport and went to many editions. In 1916, Mortimer Caplin, American tax attorney, educator, and IRS Commissioner (died 2019) was born. In 1934, Engelbert Zaschka of Germany flies his large human-powered aircraft, the Zaschka Human-Power Aircraft, about 20 meters at Berlin Tempelhof Airport without assisted take-off. In 1961, Antony Jenkins, English banker and businessman was born. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 1973, Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. In 1977, Martin Luther King Jr., assassinated in 1968, is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Trump Confirms: Accepting a Flying Bribery Palace Made Him Less Safe

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July 11, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

Trump has confirmed his Flying Bribery Palace is inadequate to the task of keeping him safe in at least three ways, the most important being the subpoenas DOJ sent to four NYT reporters. The post Trump Confirms: Accepting a Flying Bribery Palace Made Him Less Safe appeared first on emptywheel.

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The Daily Beast

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump’s Son Totally Blanks on Massive Opposition to Vanity Project

Spencer Platt / Getty ImagesEric Trump has brushed off the fierce backlash to renaming Palm Beach’s airport after his dad, calling the move only “slightly controversial” during a cozy chat on Fox Friends.The president’s second son, 42, spoke as Palm Beach International Airport completed its switch to President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, with its longtime PBI code giving way to DJT. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, 47, signed the renaming bill in March. The airport sits roughly five miles from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. Read more at The Daily Beast.

Novara Media

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· Jul 2, 2026

Why I Got Emotional When Andy Burnham Beat Reform

John McDonnell admitted feeling "emotional" on LBC when watching Andy Burnham's victory speech in Makerfield. “Anything we can do to prevent these proto-fascists getting into power is absolutely critical at this stage,” he said at our Downstream IRL event at EartH Hackney last week. McDonnell added that right now is the "most dangerous" moment he's ever faced in 50 years of being in politics.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 30, 2026

Royal Mail? Prince William mucks in at homeless charity by delivering IKEA chair up three flights of stairs!

Royal Mail? Prince William mucks in at homeless charity by delivering IKEA chair up three flights of stairs!

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 22, 2026

Teguran istana tidak seharusnya bersifat ‘takhta politik’

IPOH: Teguran daripada istana tidak seharusnya ditafsirkan sebagai ‘takhta berpolitik’ atau cenderung untuk menyokong pihak-pihak tertentu dalam pertandingan politik. Pakar Perlembagaan, Dr. Abdul Aziz Bari yang mengulas kenyataan Pemangku Sultan Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sultan Ibrahim bahawa ‘Kerajaan Persekutuan yang ‘bocorkan’ Johor; berkata, di bawah konsep itu raja ada peranan, termasuk menegur kerajaan tetapi ia ... Read more The post Teguran istana tidak seharusnya bersifat ‘takhta politik’ appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 2, 2026

Trump takes first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One amid ethics row – See inside the $400m “flying palace”

“There’s nothing else like it,” said the U.S. president, responding to criticism of the “gift from Qatar” - The interior of the aircraft is brimming with luxury, featuring Apple TV, chocolates, and massage seats for every passenger The post Trump takes first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One amid ethics row – See inside the 400m “flying palace” appeared first on ProtoThema English.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

Malaysia denies 1MDB fugitive Jho Low entered country with Chinese delegation

A senior Malaysian lawmaker on Thursday denied that fugitive businessman Jho Low had entered the country for talks linked to the theft of billions of dollars from state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Low, whose full name is Low Taek ‌Jho, faces multiple charges, including corruption and money laundering, in the United States and Malaysia for the central role he allegedly played in the misappropriation of at least US4.5 billion from 1MDB. He has consistently denied wrongdoing and...

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Related coverage for "Trump Confirms: Accepting a Flying Bribery Palace Made Him Less Safe": The Daily Beast — Trump’s Son Totally Blanks on Massive Opposition to Vanity Project. Novara Media — Why I Got Emotional When Andy Burnham Beat Reform. Daily Mail — Royal Mail? Prince William mucks in at homeless charity by delivering IKEA chair up three flights of stairs!. Utusan Malaysia — Teguran istana tidak seharusnya bersifat ‘takhta politik’. Proto Thema - English — Trump takes first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One amid ethics row – See inside the $400m “flying palace”. South China Morning Post — Malaysia denies 1MDB fugitive Jho Low entered country with Chinese delegation