Today in News History

On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 710, Emperor Zhongzong of Tang (born 656) passed away. In 896, Dong Chang, Chinese warlord passed away. In 1518, Li Shizhen, Chinese physician and mineralogist (died 1593) was born. In 1534, Myeongjong of Joseon, Ruler of Korea (died 1567) was born. In 1852, Congress establishes the United States' 2nd mint in San Francisco. In 1884, Dow Jones & Company publishes its first stock average. In 1885, Anna Dickie Olesen, American politician (died 1971) was born. In 1890, Idaho is admitted as the 43rd U.S. state. In 1949, Bo Xilai, Chinese politician, Chinese Minister of Commerce was born. In 1970, Dan-Air Flight 1903 crashes into the Les Agudes mountain in the Montseny Massif near the village of Arbúcies in Catalonia, Spain, killing all 112 people aboard. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

China’s State Iron Ore Buyer Extends Restrictions on Fortescue

Bloomberg

July 3, 2026

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China’s State Iron Ore Buyer Extends Restrictions on Fortescue

China’s state-backed iron ore buyer has expanded its curbs on Fortescue Ltd.’s iron ore to include new purchases of its Super Special Fines product and not just portside inventories, escalating its dispute with the Australian miner.

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