Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1843, The Wairau Affray, the first serious clash of arms between Māori and British settlers in the New Zealand Wars, takes place. In 1947, Linda Chavez, American journalist and author was born. In 1961, Kōichi Yamadera, Japanese actor and singer was born. In 1966, Mohammed Ghazy Al-Akhras, Iraqi journalist and author was born. In 1968, Minoru Suzuki, Japanese wrestler and mixed martial artist was born. In 1977, Tjaša Jezernik, Slovenian tennis player was born. In 1981, Zerna Sharp, American author and educator (born 1889) passed away. In 1987, Nozomi Tsuji, Japanese singer and actress was born. In 1999, Henri Jokiharju, Finnish ice hockey player was born. In 2020, Jean Kennedy Smith, American activist, humanitarian, author and diplomat (United States Ambassador to Ireland, 1993-1998) (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Zia Yusuf delivers snap reaction on GB News after finding out small boat migrants were planted to confront him on BBC Question Time
Zia Yusuf has delivered his snap reaction after it was revealed that small boat migrants had been planted in a BBC Question Time audience to confront him. “It was one of the most surreal, insane, outrageous things I've seen,” the Reform UK Home Affairs Spokesman said.He was speaking to GB News after it emerged that a charity had helped place Channel migrants in the audience of an immigration-themed edition of the primetime debate show. “I don't know what's next for the BBC,” Mr Yusuf continued.He quipped that, following the announcement of the Chancellor’s budget, the broadcaster might “get some convicted bank robbers to come on and give them their perspective”.“It was one of the most insane things I've ever seen.”“I'm afraid at this point you should assume everything you see on the BBC is simply proper open borders propaganda from some so-called charity,” Mr Yusuf claimed. “It's an absolute disgrace, and it beggars belief.”WATCH THE FULL CLIP ABOVE Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter
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