Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1878, Peeter Põld, Estonian scientist and politician, 1st Estonian Minister of Education (died 1930) was born. In 1930, Gordon Pinsent, Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter (died 2023) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1956, Mel Harris, American actress was born. In 1985, Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer was born. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 1997, Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani-English activist, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 2024, Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
We binned Starmer like an empty vape – and that’s deeply embarrassing for Britain
Emily Maitlis: It is not bad to wish for political brilliance in our leaders. But let's not make public life feel like a prime ministerial pop-up shop
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Daily Mail
· Jul 1, 2026
'It's giving Temu': Meghan's promo for new honey is labelled 'amateur' and full of 'blunders' by unimpressed fans after jar is placed upside down and 'dead' flowers are included
'It's giving Temu': Meghan's promo for new honey is labelled 'amateur' and full of 'blunders' by unimpressed fans after jar is placed upside down and 'dead' flowers are included
Health & wellbeing | The Guardian
· Jul 2, 2026
It kills two-thirds of lifetime users – so why is smoking cool again?
Australian nicotine consumption is on the rise, the illegal tobacco trade is booming and cigarettes have returned to pop culture – and experts are worriedHave you heard? Smoking is back. Or rather, have you seen?Kylie Jenner lit up on the cover of Vanity Fair. Madonna and Hailey Bieber posed with cigarettes in Interview. Cool girl fashion brands Khaite and Dôen have been handing out branded packs at parties. Continue reading...
Us Weekly
· Jun 29, 2026
Jorts Are Back! These Rich-Looking Pairs Are *Actually* Worth Wearing
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· Jul 10, 2026
Mark my words, this Arabian perfume that just launched in the UK will sell out – it’s too addictive not to
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Washington Examiner
· Jul 11, 2026
Not nicotine, still a problem: The chemical keeping flavored vapes on shelves, ex-ATF warns
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