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On July 8, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1538, Diego de Almagro, Spanish general and explorer (born 1475) passed away. In 1913, Alejandra Soler, Spanish politician (died 2017) was born. In 1937, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan sign the Treaty of Saadabad. In 1945, Micheline Calmy-Rey, Swiss politician, 91st President of the Swiss Confederation was born. In 1947, Reports are broadcast that a UFO crash-landed in Roswell, New Mexico in what became known as the Roswell UFO incident. In 1972, Israeli Mossad assassinate Palestinian writer Ghassan Kanafani. In 1997, Bryce Love, American football player was born. In 1998, Lilí Álvarez, Spanish tennis player, author, and feminist (born 1905) passed away. In 2014, Israel launches an offensive on Gaza amid rising tensions following the kidnapping and murder of three Israeli teenagers. In 2022, Luis Echeverría, Mexican lawyer and politician (born 1922) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Trump says deal with Iran is over, to cut trade with Spain

Al-Monitor

July 8, 2026

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By Lili Bayer and Andrew GrayANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was over, adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, calling the Iranian leadership sick people. Speaking at a summit of NATO leaders in Ankara, Trump also said he had ordered his Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cut off trade ties with Spain, calling Madrid a terrible partner in NATO.

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