Today in News History

On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1585, The Treaty of Nemours abolishes tolerance to Protestants in France. In 1667, An English fleet completes the destruction of a French merchant fleet off Fort St Pierre, Martinique during the Second Anglo-Dutch War. In 1766, Guillaume Philibert Duhesme, French general (died 1815) was born. In 1798, As a result of the XYZ Affair, the US Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance with France sparking the "Quasi-War". In 1807, The first Treaty of Tilsit between France and Russia is signed, ending hostilities between the two countries in the War of the Fourth Coalition. In 1890, Henri Nestlé, German businessman, founded Nestlé (born 1814) passed away. In 1913, Edward Burd Grubb Jr., American general and diplomat, United States Ambassador to Spain (born 1841) passed away. In 1922, Cathal Brugha, Irish revolutionary and politician, active in the Easter Rising, Irish War of Independence; first Ceann Comhairle and first President of Dáil Éireann (born 1874) passed away. In 1978, Francisco Mendes, Guinea-Bissau lawyer and politician, 1st Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau (born 1933) passed away. In 2021, Jovenel Moïse, Haitian entrepreneur and politician, President of Haiti (born 1968) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Syria President says Wants France to be ‘Primary Partner’

Al Arabiya English

July 7, 2026

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa says that he wants France to be a primary partner for Damascus, which he says has regained its role as a transit hub after the Strait of Hormuz closure. #Syria #France

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