Today in News History
On July 10, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 988, The Norse King Glúniairn recognises Máel Sechnaill mac Domnaill, High King of Ireland, and agrees to pay taxes and accept Brehon Law; the event is considered to be the founding of the city of Dublin. In 1460, Humphrey Stafford, 1st Duke of Buckingham, English commander and politician, Lord High Constable of England (born 1402) passed away. In 1510, Catherine Cornaro, queen of Cyprus (born 1454) passed away. In 1553, Lady Jane Grey takes the throne of England. In 1614, Arthur Annesley, 1st Earl of Anglesey, Irish-English politician (died 1686) was born. In 1921, Belfast's Bloody Sunday occurs with 20 killings, at least 100 wounded and 200 homes destroyed during rioting and gun battles in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 1927, Kevin O'Higgins TD, Vice-President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State, is assassinated by the IRA. In 1947, Muhammad Ali Jinnah is recommended as the first Governor-General of Pakistan by the British Prime Minister, Clement Attlee. In 1955, Nic Dakin, English educator and politician was born. In 1991, Boris Yeltsin takes office as the first elected President of Russia. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Irish premier to discuss early years systems at British-Irish Council

‘This summit’s theme on supporting healthy and happy childhoods and early years is a priority for my Government,’ the Taoiseach said.
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