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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 1917, J. F. Powers, American novelist and short story writer (died 1999) was born. 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 1934, Marty Feldman, English actor and screenwriter (died 1982) was born. In 1939, Havelock Ellis, English psychologist and author (born 1859) passed away. In 1960, Francis Gary Powers is charged with espionage resulting from his flight over the Soviet Union. In 1961, Andrew Fletcher, English keyboard player (died 2022) was born. In 1982, A failed assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein results in the Dujail Massacre over the next several months. In 1990, Kevin Trapp, German footballer was born. In 1991, James Franciscus, American actor (born 1934) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Here’s how it all went wrong in Harry’s ‘creepy’ hacking case. No wonder he’s furious

Brisbane Times

July 8, 2026

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Here’s how it all went wrong in Harry’s ‘creepy’ hacking case. No wonder he’s furious

Prince Harry’s personal attack on presiding judge Matthew Nicklin can’t mask a legal strategy riddled with flaws that led to bitter defeat at the High Court in London.

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