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On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1908, Japanese immigration to Brazil begins when 781 people arrive in Santos aboard the ship Kasato-Maru. In 1940, Appeal of 18 June by Charles de Gaulle. In 1941, Roger Lemerre, French footballer and manager was born. In 1971, Nigel Owens, Welsh rugby referee and TV presenter was born. In 1982, Italian banker Roberto Calvi's body is discovered hanging beneath Blackfriars Bridge in London, England. In 1982, Nadir Belhadj, French-Algerian footballer was born. In 1983, Billy Slater, Australian rugby league player was born. In 1994, The Troubles: Members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) attack a crowded pub with assault rifles in Loughinisland, Northern Ireland. Six Catholic civilians are killed and five wounded. It was crowded with people watching the 1994 FIFA World Cup. In 1994, Sean McMahon, Australian rugby player was born. In 2015, Danny Villanueva, American football player and broadcaster, co-founded Univision (born 1937) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Fifa responds to reports of fans getting into England v Croatia without a ticket

The Independent

June 18, 2026

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Reports said scores of fans had breached security and entered ATT Stadium without any sort of check

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