Today in News History

On July 6, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1348, Pope Clement VI issues a papal bull protecting the Jews accused of having caused the Black Death. In 1415, Jan Hus is condemned by the assembly of the council in the Konstanz Cathedral as a heretic and sentenced to be burned at the stake. In 1813, Granville Sharp, English activist (born 1735) passed away. In 1939, Anti-Jewish legislation in prewar Nazi Germany closes the last remaining Jewish enterprises. In 1944, The Hartford circus fire, one of America's worst fire disasters, kills approximately 168 people and injures over 700 in Hartford, Connecticut. In 1964, Malawi declares its independence from the United Kingdom. In 1970, Inspectah Deck, American rapper and producer was born. 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, At least 42 people are killed in a shooting at a school in Yobe State, Nigeria. 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.

Why ‘innocent’ tobacco shops are the target of renewed firebombings

Brisbane Times

July 6, 2026

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Why ‘innocent’ tobacco shops are the target of renewed firebombings

As fires erupt across the city once again, the powerful crime syndicate controlling illicit tobacco has found a new way to make money.

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