Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1174, William I of Scotland, a key rebel in the Revolt of 1173-74, is captured at Alnwick by forces loyal to Henry II of England. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1981, Martin Hurson Irish Republican Hunger Striker passed away. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2000, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914) passed away. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

UK police arrest 12 over 'extreme right-wing' threat

The West Australian

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July 13, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
UK police arrest 12 over 'extreme right-wing' threat

Twelve people have been arrested as part ‌of ‌a UK police investigation into a ​suspected ​threat directed ‌towards an ​Islamic event.

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Independent Online

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· Jun 27, 2026

Police to target threats, hate speech, and violence ahead of June 30 anti-immigration protests

Police to target threats, hate speech, and violence ahead of June 30 anti-immigration protests

Spiked

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· Jul 6, 2026

How Britain’s cops became the armed wing of wokeness

The post How Britain’s cops became the armed wing of wokeness appeared first on spiked.

Reclaim the Net

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· Jul 3, 2026

UK Police Warn Man Over Pub Tweets

Two officers, one pint, and a politician's hurt feelings walk into a Chiswick pub. Nobody breaks a law, and somehow that is the scary part. The post UK Police Warn Man Over Pub Tweets appeared first on Reclaim The Net: Free Speech, Privacy, Digital Rights.

Daily Dot

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· Jul 3, 2026

‘You’re Being Used as a Hard Man to Scare’: Video of Police Approaching Man in Pub Over Protest Plans Goes Viral

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Nepal News

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· Jul 7, 2026

झापाका दुई डीएसपीसहित ११ प्रहरीविरुद्ध अनुसन्धान, मोबाइल नियन्त्रणमा

विराटनगर। झापाको काँकडभिट्टा नाकामा भइरहेको तस्करीमा सुरक्षाकर्मीकै मिलेमतो रहेको आरोप लागेपछि दुई जना प्रहरी नायब उपरीक्षक (डीएसपी) सहित ११ जना सुरक्षाकर्मीविरुद्ध उच्चस्तरीय अनुसन्धान सुरु भएको छ। गृहमन्त्री सुधन गुरुङको स्थलगत निरीक्षणका क्रममा स्थानीयले तस्करीको ‘लाइन’ बारे सूचना दिएपछि इलाका प्रहरी कार्यालय काँकडभिट्टाका डीएसपी निशेष चापागाईं र सशस्त्र प्रहरी बल (बीओपी) काँकडभिट्टाका डीएसपी विकास थापा अनुसन्धानको []

The West Australian

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· Jul 2, 2026

Liberal MP Moira Deeming launches last-gasp lawsuit against own party

Infighting has engulfed a state Liberal party after an MP who made an unfounded assault allegation against a colleague launched legal action against the party.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

Viral Birmingham Fight Video Triggers ‘Two-Tier Policing’ Debate in UK, West Midlands Police Respond

A video showing a fight between a group of men in Birmingham has become the centre of a wider debate on law and order in the United Kingdom. West Midlands Police have been accused of carrying out 'two-tier' justice after a white man was arrested soon after being assaulted by a group of black men, as per reports.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 10, 2026

Three people arrested after man rushed to hospital after vicious knife attack in Belfast

Two of the men arrested became “aggressive towards police and continuing to act in an aggressive manner when they arrived at custody, where two officers were subsequently assaulted.”

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 29, 2026

Rights group warns of ramped up arrests under broad laws to crush dissent

Rights group warns of ramped up arrests under broad laws to crush dissent

Fark

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· Jul 4, 2026

Sometimes, when you're a hard-nosed Judge Dredd style cop taking justice to the mean streets of Los Angeles, it's kill-or-be-licked by a Goldendoodle [Facepalm]

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Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 27, 2026

Bodycam shows driver offering armed police a lift mid-chase | AJ #shorts

Police bodycam video showing a van driver offering an armed officer a lift to catch a fleeing suspect has gone viral in the UK. Kent Police have praised the driver for his ‘selfless actions’. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

Haaretz

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· Jun 26, 2026

From the October hate rally to Congress: a major warning sign out of New York

From the October hate rally to Congress: a major warning sign out of New York

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jun 24, 2026

Right-Wing MEPs Face Hate Speech Probe after Deportation Vote Celebration

Right-wing MEPs are facing hate-speech investigations after celebrating the European Parliament’s approval of the EU’s toughest-ever deportation framework last week. The dispute centres on ‘send them back’ chants following the vote and subsequent social media comments directed at Swedish Iraqi MEP Abir Al-Sahlani, including ‘cry more’ and ‘go home’. The post Right-Wing MEPs Face Hate Speech Probe after Deportation Vote Celebration appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

Reuters

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· Jun 30, 2026

Police hunt for suspect after bomb wounds three in Monaco

Police in Monaco and France launched a manhunt for a suspected bomber after three people were wounded ‌by an explosion in the wealthy principality, which two sources said was an attack on a Ukrainian-born oligarch. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #Europe #Monaco #bomb #police #suspect Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3QTjKZJ 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

NDTV

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· Jul 7, 2026

On Camera, Israeli Officer Tosses Stun Grenade Into Car Carrying Palestinians

The CCTV clip, recorded on Sunday and released by Israeli human rights group B'Tselem, shows an officer confronting a vehicle before the situation quickly escalates.

OpIndia

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· Jun 24, 2026

BBC sanitises Antifa terror: British broadcaster calls Antifa attackers ‘protestors’ after US court hands them 450 years in prison over Texas ICE attack, cop shooting

The BBC gave ‘protestors being incarcerated’ victimhood spin to the conviction and sentencing of eight Antifa terrorists who ambushed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Alvarado in the US’s Texas, and shot a police officer in the neck.

KTLA 5

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· Jun 25, 2026

Pursuit suspect arrested after ramming LAPD patrol cars

A suspect was arrested after allegedly ramming multiple LAPD patrol vehicles during a pursuit that began with a reported vehicle burglary in downtown Los Angeles early Thursday morning. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/lapd-pursuit-suspect-rams-patrol-cars-downtown-los-angeles/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 27, 2026

‘We need to smash these groups up’: Minns warns of horrifying online radicalisation risk in NSW

NSW Premier Chris Minns addressed concerns about the glorification of terror attacks after Director-General of Security Mike Burgess warned that individuals can be radicalised online and in isolation within a matter of days. “I obviously worry about that more than anything else,” Mr Minns told Sky News Australia. “To see people radicalised in Australia as a result of this malevolent evil force, this radical Islamic terrorist ideology, is horrifying. “It's a horrifying prospect to think that we would go through that again. “It is obviously confronting for people in New South Wales to hear that there's a level higher than probable when it comes to terrorism events, but that's the grim reality that we are in. “We need to smash these groups up, we need to confront them in every aspect of life.”

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 21, 2026

Scotland police arrest man in Edinburgh anti-Muslim attacks probe

Scottish counterterrorism police are investigating a series of violent attacks across Edinburgh on Friday that left five men injured and that Prime Minister Keir Starmer said appea...

Irish News

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· Jul 5, 2026

On patrol with Belfast’s Safer Neighbourhood Officers

On patrol with Belfast's Safer Neighbourhood Officers

Intel Slava

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· Jun 28, 2026

[Video] 🇮🇶⚡️ — Additional footage of security forces moving in Baghdad.

— Additional footage of security forces moving in Baghdad.@IntelSlava

Conservative Home

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· Jul 7, 2026

Kemi Badenoch sets out the Conservatives’ plan to defend Britain

The Conservative leader attacks the Government's plans for the Defence of Britain and maintaining our National Security saying they won't make the decisions necessary, and a are stuck in a vaccum over a summer where leadership is needed - from the Conservatives The post Kemi Badenoch sets out the Conservatives’ plan to defend Britain appeared first on Conservative Home.

South Africa Today

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· Jun 23, 2026

Security Cluster Warns Against Violence Ahead of June 30 Protests Over Illegal Immigration

PRETORIA, South Africa — The South African security cluster warns against violence and intimidation ahead of planned anti-illegal immigration protests scheduled for June 30. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia confirmed that the military is on standby to assist law enforcement, emphasizing that while peaceful demonstrations are a protected right, criminality and vigilantism will not be []

Breitbart News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Need a Lift? Van Driver Gives Police Officer Ride to Catch Suspect

A man gave a Kent Police Officer a lift in his van in the U.K. in order to overtake and catch a fleeing suspect. #shorts

The Independent

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· Jun 23, 2026

Trump DOJ’s first-ever Antifa case sees judge ‘send a message’ with 100-year sentence in ICE shooting

Critics fear prosecution of nearly two dozen people serves as ‘template’ to go after antifascist protesters

Quadrant Magazine

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· Jun 24, 2026

The War Against Tommy Robinson

Nine has broken with Karl Stefanovic, whose offence was daring to interview one of the prime figures in the UK's movement against mass immigration, Islam, scandalous policing, mass rapes and, increasingly, demonstrations that are apt to become riots. At Quadrant we still believe it is a duty to cover 'difficult stories', hence today's reprise of a report first published in 2018

Daily Mail

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· Jul 3, 2026

'Police state' row as officers track down and threaten to arrest man who criticised his local Green councillor over outdoor drinking ban

'Police state' row as officers track down and threaten to arrest man who criticised his local Green councillor over outdoor drinking ban

GB News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Detectives say Ann Widdecombe’s alleged murder ‘not politically motivated’ as new details emerge

Police investigating the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe have today said they are working on the basis the incident was not politically motivated following the arrest of a suspect overnight.Devon and Cornwall Police also said that they are not treating her death as being connected to terrorism, while issuing a public address this morning.A 28-year-old white British man was arrested at an address in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, on suspicion of murder yesterday evening, with the victim's family informed.The former Conservative MP, aged 78 when she died, was found at her home in Haytor, Devon, at around 11.40am on Thursday, having sustained serious injuries. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the case.At this stage, there is nothing to suggest it was politically motivated, Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman told the media in Exeter.He said officers are open-minded about the motive.MORE TO FOLLOW... Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 12, 2026

Cops Nab New Suspect in Murder of U.K. Politician

Jack Taylor / Jack Taylor, REUTERSAuthorities have arrested a 28-year-old British man in connection with the killing of politician Ann Widdecombe. The 78-year-old former member of Parliament was found dead at her home in rural ​southwest England on Thursday, after suffering serious injuries. The male suspect was arrested in Rotherham, northern England, late on Saturday. “At this point, there is ​still no information to suggest that this is a terrorism-related incident, and at this point, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with ​this murder,” said Devon and Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman. “Detectives remain open-minded about the potential motive. At this stage, there is ‌nothing to suggest that it was politically motivated.” Widdecombe served as Conservative Member of Parliament for Maidstone from 1987 to 2010. Two other serving members of Parliament have been murdered in the last decade, Reuters reports. Labour MP Jo Cox was shot and stabbed in 2016 during the Brexit campaign by a far-right extremist, and Conservative MP David Amess was fatally stabbed in 2021 by an attacker linked to the militant group Islamic State.Read it at ReutersRead more at The Daily Beast.

Fox News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Tens of thousands of far-left protesters clash with police in anti-conservative party riots

Videos show police deploying batons and anti-riot measures as over 30,000 far-left protesters clashed with officers outside AfD's party conference.

9 News Australia

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· Jun 21, 2026

School zone speeding crackdown sees new cameras implemented | 9 News Australia

A road safety crackdown is underway, targeting school zone speeders across the suburbs. New cameras will be rotated across high-risk sites, with the state government focused on punishing what it's calling "idiot drivers". | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 13, 2026

UK outlaws two Iranian groups over antisemitic attacks in Britain

LONDON, July 13 (Reuters) - Britain's government on Monday targeted Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and another Iran-linked group after a string of antisemitic attacks on British streets, using proscription-like powers designed to tackle state-backed threats.The power would effectively outlaw support for those groups and give police and intelligence agencies new powers to tackle any threats linked to them.

Kathimerini

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· Jul 4, 2026

‘Anarchists’ run rampant, police data shows

The police compile a case file on assaults carried out with an ideological pretext by extremist groups – mainly self-styled anarchists – every five days on average, according to figures compiled by the Attica Police Directorate and published on Friday.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Polis kesan lelaki pandu secara berbahaya sebelum rempuh dua kenderaan lain

PETALING JAYA: Polis sedang mengesan seorang lelaki dipercayai memandu secara berbahaya sebelum merempuh dua kenderaan lain dan melarikan diri dalam kejadian di Lebuhraya Persekutuan pada 20 Jun lalu. Video mengenai kejadian tular di media sosial pada 7.45 malam tadi sebelum siasatan lanjut dijalankan polis. Ketua Polis Daerah Petaling Jaya Asisten Komisioner Shamsudin Mamat berkata, siasatan ... Read more The post Polis kesan lelaki pandu secara berbahaya sebelum rempuh dua kenderaan lain appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Drudge Report

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· Jul 10, 2026

VIDEO: UNCONSCIOUS MCCONNELL IN AMBULANCE

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Upworthy

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· Jul 1, 2026

Kansas police pulled over an ’80s pop icon for speeding and it turned into a hilarious photo shoot

It's not every day our Deputies get to pull over cool guys!! The post Kansas police pulled over an ’80s pop icon for speeding and it turned into a hilarious photo shoot appeared first on Upworthy.

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 26, 2026

LILLEY: Olivia Chow’s speed camera report full of holes and exaggerations

Claims of drivers acting like they are on the highway in school zones nothing but fear mongering from mayor

ABNA English

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· Jun 22, 2026

New Wave of Islamophobia in West; From Assault on Mosque in Scotland to Attack on Prayer Leader in Canada

Continuing the trend of rising hate crimes against Muslims, two violent attacks in Scotland and Canada have once again heightened concerns over the spread of Islamophobia.

Byline Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

Masks, Flares and Climbing Statues: The Protest Bans That Quietly Came Into Force This Week

New powers criminalise face coverings at demonstrations and ban protests outside politicians' homes

Twitchy

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· Jun 23, 2026

Judge Sides With Rioters, Says Safety Fence Around Federal Building Tramples Their Free Speech

Judge Sides With Rioters, Says Safety Fence Around Federal Building Tramples Their Free Speech

The Root

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· Jun 24, 2026

Expert: 100-Year Sentence in Texas Case Signals Authoritarian Threat to Black Protest

The Root spoke to one legal expert, who warned Texas protest sentences could chill dissent and reshape how future political demonstrations are prosecuted.

Korea Times News

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· Jun 22, 2026

The fine line between policing facts and silencing critics

The fine line between policing facts and silencing critics

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