Today in News History

On July 1, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1770, Lexell's Comet is seen closer to the Earth than any other comet in recorded history, approaching to a distance of 0.0146 astronomical units (2,180,000 km; 1,360,000 mi). In 1885, The Congo Free State is established by King Leopold II of Belgium. In 1921, Seretse Khama, Batswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (died 1980) was born. In 1940, Ela Gandhi, South African activist and politician was born. In 1959, Specific values for the international yard, avoirdupois pound and derived units (e.g. inch, mile and ounce) are adopted after agreement between the US, the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth countries. In 1960, Ghana becomes a republic and Kwame Nkrumah becomes its first President as Queen Elizabeth II ceases to be its head of state. In 1962, Independence of Rwanda and Burundi. In 2002, The International Criminal Court is established to prosecute individuals for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression. In 2003, Over 500,000 people protest against efforts to pass anti-sedition legislation in Hong Kong. In 2008, Riots erupt in Mongolia in response to allegations of fraud surrounding the 2008 legislative elections. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says

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July 1, 2026

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Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says

The United Nations said on Tuesday that an Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to 3.6 billion and hundreds of ‌thousands of jobs, potentially causing a development crisis.

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