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On June 20, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1723, (O.S.) Adam Ferguson, Scottish philosopher and historian (died 1816) was born. In 1770, Moses Waddel, American minister and academic (died 1840) was born. In 1862, Barbu Catargiu, the Prime Minister of Romania, is assassinated. In 1912, Geoffrey Baker, English Field Marshal and Chief of the General Staff of the British Army (died 1980) was born. In 1935, Jim Barker, American politician (died 2005) was born. In 1948, Ludwig Scotty, Nauruan politician, 10th President of Nauru was born. In 1950, Nouri al-Maliki, Iraqi politician, 76th Prime Minister of Iraq was born. In 1965, Bernard Baruch, American financier and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1978, Mark Robson, Canadian-American director and producer (born 1913) passed away. In 1991, The German Bundestag votes to move seat of government from the former West German capital of Bonn to the present capital of Berlin. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Union boss urges Andy Burnham not to make Ed Miliband his Chancellor

The Standard

June 20, 2026

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Union boss urges Andy Burnham not to make Ed Miliband his Chancellor

Rumours are abounding that Andy Burnham could appoint Ed Miliband as Chancellor if he becomes PM

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