Today in News History
On June 19, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1896, Rajani Palme Dutt, English journalist and politician (died 1974) was born. In 1914, Alan Cranston, American journalist and politician (died 2000) was born. In 1945, Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese politician, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1954, Mike O'Brien, English lawyer and politician, Solicitor General for England and Wales was born. In 1964, Boris Johnson, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and former Mayor of London was born. In 1980, Robbie Neilson, Scottish footballer and manager was born. In 1988, Gladys Spellman, American lawyer and politician (born 1918) passed away. In 1995, Peter Townsend, Burmese-English captain and pilot (born 1914) passed away. In 2001, Stanley Mosk, American lawyer, jurist, and politician (born 1912) passed away. In 2009, Mass riots involving over 10,000 people and 10,000 police officers break out in Shishou, China, over the dubious circumstances surrounding the death of a local chef. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Worlds apart? London mayor’s Singapore visit triggers clash over city reputations
A social media post by London Mayor Sadiq Khan calling his city and Singapore global powerhouses has ignited scrutiny of both places, with critics arguing that they are worlds apart. Khan, who was in Singapore this week, posted a picture of himself standing in front of the Marina Bay skyline on Sunday with the caption: “This is what it looks like when two global powerhouses unite. Delighted to be here to bang the drum for London and supercharge the strong ties between our countries.” Social...
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