Today in News History
On July 7, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1575, The Raid of the Redeswire is the last major battle between England and Scotland. In 1798, As a result of the XYZ Affair, the US Congress rescinds the Treaty of Alliance with France sparking the "Quasi-War". 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 1941, John Fru Ndi, Cameroonian politician (died 2023) was born. In 1944, Ian Wilmut, English-Scottish embryologist and academic (died 2023) was born. In 1944, Glenys Kinnock, English educator and politician (died 2023) was born. In 1945, Michael Ancram, English lawyer and politician (died 2024) was born. In 1997, The Turkish Armed Forces withdraw from northern Iraq after assisting the Kurdistan Democratic Party in the Iraqi Kurdish Civil War. In 1999, Moussa Diaby, French footballer was born. In 2022, Boris Johnson announces his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party following days of pressure from the Members of Parliament (MPs) during the July 2022 United Kingdom government crisis. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
UK's Farage quits, seeks re-election after gift scandal
Following mounting scrutiny over undeclared financial gifts, populist British MP Nigel Farage has announced he will step down and seek re-election.
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