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On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 887, Wang Chongrong, Chinese warlord passed away. In 1941, World War II: The German army launches its offensive to encircle several Soviet armies near Smolensk. In 1947, The AK-47 goes into production in the Soviet Union. In 1962, As a part of Operation Plowshare, the Sedan nuclear test takes place. In 1988, The Piper Alpha drilling platform in the North Sea is destroyed by explosions and fires. One hundred sixty-seven oil workers are killed, making it the world's worst offshore oil disaster in terms of direct loss of life. In 1997, The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. In 1998, Hong Kong International Airport opens in Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong, replacing Kai Tak Airport as the city's international airport. In 2006, The Nathu La pass between India and China, sealed during the Sino-Indian War, re-opens for trade after 44 years. In 2009, Robert McNamara, American businessman and politician, 8th United States Secretary of Defense (born 1916) passed away. In 2013, Lo Hsing Han, Burmese businessman, co-founded Asia World (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

China is at a ‘new stage of military power’ after nuclear missile launch simulation

Sky News Australia

July 6, 2026

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Sky News Defence Analyst Peter Jennings says China will continue to launch nuclear missile simulations. Mr Jennings said China is trying to establish a “military presence” in the Pacific. “This is actually a significant development, showing China at a new stage of military power.”

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