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On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1864, Ikedaya Incident: The Choshu Han shishi's planned Shinsengumi sabotage on Kyoto, Japan at Ikedaya. In 1921, John Money, New Zealand psychologist and sexologist, known for his research on gender identity, and responsible for controversial involuntary sex reassignment of David Reimer (died 2006) was born. In 1952, Marianne Williamson, American author and activist was born. In 1959, Pauline Quirke, English actress was born. In 1962, Ne Win besieges and blows up the Rangoon University Student Union building to crush the Student Movement. In 1966, Shadlog Bernicke, Nauruan politician was born. In 1972, Israeli Mossad assassinate Palestinian writer Ghassan Kanafani. In 1972, Ghassan Kanafani, Palestinian writer and politician (born 1936) passed away. In 2014, Israel launches an offensive on Gaza amid rising tensions following the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers. In 2022, Shinzo Abe, Japanese politician (born 1954) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

GetUp’s David Sharaz dealt NPC ban after Pauline Hanson protest

The West Australian

July 8, 2026

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GetUp’s David Sharaz dealt NPC ban after Pauline Hanson protest

The alleged mastermind behind last month’s Pauline Hanson protest is facing repercussions for the stunt.

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