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On July 3, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1754, French and Indian War: George Washington surrenders Fort Necessity to French forces. In 1866, Austro-Prussian War is decided at the Battle of Königgrätz, enabling Prussia to exclude Austria from German affairs. In 1940, World War II: The Royal Navy attacks the French naval squadron in Algeria, to ensure that it will not fall under German control. Of the four French battleships present, one is sunk, two are damaged, and one escapes back to France. In 1944, World War II: The Minsk Offensive clears German troops from the city. In 1951, Jean-Claude Duvalier, Haitian politician, 41st President of Haiti (died 2014) was born. In 1979, U.S. President Jimmy Carter signs the first directive for secret aid to the opponents of the pro-Soviet regime in Kabul. In 1988, The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey is completed, providing the second connection between the continents of Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus. In 1988, United States Navy warship USS Vincennes shoots down Iran Air Flight 655 over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people aboard. In 1994, Lew Hoad, Australian tennis player and coach (born 1934) passed away. In 2014, Ira Ruskin, American politician (born 1943) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Oil Steadies as More Supply Flows Through Strait of Hormuz

Bloomberg

July 2, 2026

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Oil Steadies as More Supply Flows Through Strait of Hormuz

Oil steadied as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased further, adding to a gush of near-term supply while talks between the US and Iran continue.

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