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On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1716, Robert South, English preacher and theologian (born 1634) passed away. 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 1926, David Malet Armstrong, Australian philosopher and author (died 2014) was born. In 1939, Havelock Ellis, English psychologist and author (born 1859) passed away. In 1960, Mal Meninga, Australian rugby league player and coach was born. In 1970, Mark Butler, Australian politician was born. In 1982, A failed assassination attempt against Iraqi president Saddam Hussein results in the Dujail Massacre over the next several months. In 1993, Abul Hasan Jashori, Bangladeshi Islamic scholar and freedom fighter (born 1918) passed away. In 1998, Lilí Álvarez, Spanish tennis player, author, and feminist (born 1905) passed away. In 1999, İpek Öz, Turkish tennis player was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Rape trial begins for Melbourne man who cannot be named

Brisbane Times

July 8, 2026

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Rape trial begins for Melbourne man who cannot be named

We can’t tell you his name, his career or his even show you his pixelated image. But on Wednesday, a rape trial for this Melbourne identity began, shrouded in secrecy.

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