Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1798, As a result of the XYZ Affair, the US Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance with France sparking the "Quasi-War". In 1908, Revilo P. Oliver, American author and academic (died 1994) was born. In 1925, Wally Phillips, American radio host (died 2008) was born. In 1944, Tony Jacklin, English golfer and sportscaster was born. In 1962, Alitalia Flight 771 crashes in Junnar, Maharashtra, India, killing 94 people. In 2005, A series of four explosions occurs on London's transport system, killing 56 people, including four suicide bombers, and injuring over 700 others. In 2006, A shootout happens in Spiritwood, Canada, killing 2 Royal Canadian Mounted Police and wounding a 3rd officer. In 2012, Dennis Flemion, American drummer (born 1955) passed away. In 2016, Ex-US Army soldier Micah Xavier Johnson shoots fourteen policemen during an anti-police protest in downtown Dallas, Texas, killing five of them. He is subsequently killed by a robot-delivered bomb. In 2022, Boris Johnson announces his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party following days of pressure from the Members of Parliament (MPs) during the July 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Anti-Farage campaign backfires delivering him a megaphone

Sky News Australia

July 7, 2026

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Sky News host Paul Murray claims the campaign against Reform Leader Nigel Farage has only increased his reach and political influence. “Ironically, the very people he is talking about as being the people who are trying to bring about his end have delivered him this incredible megaphone,” Mr Murray said.

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