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On July 5, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1805, Robert FitzRoy, English captain, meteorologist, and politician, 2nd Governor of New Zealand (died 1865) was born. In 1859, The United States discovers and claims Midway Atoll. In 1934, "Bloody Thursday": The police open fire on striking longshoremen in San Francisco. In 1940, World War II: Foreign relations of Vichy France are severed with the United Kingdom. In 1941, World War II: Operation Barbarossa: German troops reach the Dnieper river. In 1962, Sarina Hülsenbeck, German swimmer was born. In 1970, Air Canada Flight 621 crashes in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, killing all 109 people on board. In 2003, The World Health Organization announces that the 2002-2004 SARS outbreak has been contained. In 2006, North Korea tests four short-range missiles, one medium-range missile and a long-range Taepodong-2. The long-range Taepodong-2 reportedly fails in mid-air over the Sea of Japan. In 2016, The Juno space probe arrives at Jupiter and begins a 20-month survey of the planet. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Bird flu surveillance ramped up on coastline

The West Australian

July 5, 2026

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Bird flu surveillance ramped up on coastline

Authorities have called for calm after Australia's sixth bird flu case was confirmed, with thousands of department staff deployed to the coastline.

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