Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1796, Nicholas I of Russia (died 1855) was born. In 1918, The Left SR uprising in Russia starts with the assassination of German ambassador Wilhelm von Mirbach by Cheka members. In 1940, Nursultan Nazarbayev, Kazakh politician, 1st President of Kazakhstan was born. In 1941, World War II: The German army launches its offensive to encircle several Soviet armies near Smolensk. In 1947, The AK-47 goes into production in the Soviet Union. In 1962, As a part of Operation Plowshare, the Sedan nuclear test takes place. In 1988, The Piper Alpha drilling platform in the North Sea is destroyed by explosions and fires. One hundred sixty-seven oil workers are killed, making it the world's worst offshore oil disaster in terms of direct loss of life. In 1994, Ahmet Haxhiu, Kosovan activist (born 1932) passed away. In 1997, The Troubles: In response to the Drumcree dispute, five days of mass protests, riots and gun battles begin in Irish nationalist districts of Northern Ireland. In 2013, A 73-car oil train derails in the town of Lac-Mégantic, Quebec and explodes into flames, killing at least 47 people and destroying more than 30 buildings in the town's central area. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Tensions rise as motorists get angry about Russia’s fuel shortage

Brisbane Times

July 6, 2026

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Tensions rise as motorists get angry about Russia’s fuel shortage

Frustrations over Russia’s petrol shortages have run so deep that fistfights have broken out among exasperated motorists waiting for hours in line.

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