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On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1283, Roger of Lauria, commanding the Aragonese fleet, defeats an Angevin fleet sent to put down a rebellion on Malta. In 1838, Eli Lilly, American soldier, chemist, and businessman, founded Eli Lilly and Company (died 1898) was born. In 1918, Paul B. Fay, American businessman, soldier, and diplomat, 12th United States Secretary of the Navy (died 2009) was born. In 1918, Oluf Reed-Olsen, Norwegian resistance member and pilot (died 2002) was born. In 1918, Julia Pirie, British spy working for MI5 (died 2008) was born. In 1925, Marco Cé, Italian cardinal (died 2014) was born. In 1952, August Alle, Estonian lawyer, author, and poet (born 1890) passed away. In 1962, Ne Win besieges and blows up the Rangoon University Student Union building to crush the Student Movement. In 1968, Désiré Mérchez, French swimmer and water polo player (born 1882) passed away. In 1994, Christian-Jaque, French director and screenwriter (born 1904) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Marine Le Pen, phoenix of French far right, embarks on Elysée race

Le Monde

July 8, 2026

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Marine Le Pen, phoenix of French far right, embarks on Elysée race

Marine Le Pen announced she would run for president hours after her embezzlement conviction was upheld.

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