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On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1494, The Treaty of Tordesillas is ratified by Spain. In 1645, Battle of Alford: Wars of the Three Kingdoms. In 1776, American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great Britain, although the wording of the formal Declaration of Independence is not adopted until July 4. In 1823, Bahia Independence Day: The end of Portuguese rule in Brazil, with the final defeat of the Portuguese crown loyalists in the province of Bahia. In 1890, The U.S. Congress passes the Sherman Antitrust Act. In 1914, Joseph Chamberlain, English businessman and politician, Secretary of State for the Colonies (born 1836) passed away. In 1915, Porfirio Díaz, Mexican general and politician, 29th President of Mexico (born 1830) passed away. In 1921, World War I: U.S. President Warren G. Harding signs the Knox-Porter Resolution formally ending the war between the United States and Germany. In 1964, Civil rights movement: U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1964 meant to prohibit segregation in public places. In 2013, The International Astronomical Union names Pluto's fourth and fifth moons, Kerberos and Styx. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Two major reforms bring setbacks for federal government

Brisbane Times

July 2, 2026

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Two major reforms bring setbacks for federal government

A double setback has emerged for the federal government on parliament's final sitting day as two major reforms railroaded by a Coalition-Greens alliance.

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