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On July 11, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1174, Baldwin IV, 13, becomes King of Jerusalem, with Raymond III, Count of Tripoli as regent and William of Tyre as chancellor. In 1930, Trevor Storer, English businessman, founded Pukka Pies (died 2013) was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1962, Pauline McLynn, Irish actress and author was born. In 1975, Lil' Kim, American rapper and producer was born. In 1977, Brandon Short, American football player and sportscaster was born. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2004, Laurance Rockefeller, American financier and philanthropist (born 1910) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

SoftBank said to consider buying stake in retailer Seven & i

The Japan Times

July 11, 2026

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SoftBank said to consider buying stake in retailer Seven & i

The deal with PayPay would unite Japan's dominant payments operator with its biggest convenience store operator.

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