Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1629, Caspar Bartholin the Elder, Swedish physician and theologian (born 1585) passed away. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1928, Sven Davidson, Swedish-American tennis player (died 2008) was born. In 1929, Svein Ellingsen, Norwegian visual artist and hymnist (died 2020) was born. In 1950, Jurelang Zedkaia, Marshallese politician, 5th President of the Marshall Islands (died 2015) was born. In 1951, Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland. In 1961, Anders Jarryd, Swedish tennis player was born. In 1999, Konstantinos Kollias, Greek general and politician, 168th Prime Minister of Greece (born 1901) passed away. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

9,000 islands and warm sun – the wild archipelago where Swedes unwind

The i Paper

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July 8, 2026

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9,000 islands and warm sun – the wild archipelago where Swedes unwind

Scattered off the east coast of Sweden, there are so many isles that you can sail out to and have to yourself

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Sweden Herald

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· Jun 27, 2026

Local heat records expected to be broken as Sweden swelters in summer heat wave

Local heat records expected to be broken as Sweden swelters in summer heat wave

The Week

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· Jun 30, 2026

The best Scottish islands for a scenic coolcation

The best Scottish islands for a scenic coolcation

Independent Online

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· Jul 1, 2026

World's oceans break June heat record as El Nino takes hold

World's oceans break June heat record as El Nino takes hold

RTÉ News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Why is Europe the world's fastest-warming continent?

The latest heatwave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 1, 2026

World’s oceans break June heat record: EU monitor

World’s oceans break June heat record: EU monitor

The Local Norway

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· Jun 24, 2026

Why Europe is warming faster than the rest of the world

The latest heatwave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace

My Shetland

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· Jun 24, 2026

Summer vs. Winter

While the rest of the UK is basking in incredible high temperatures, Shetland is not. I took this photo this morning – and we have enjoyed an ambient but overcast 13 all day, which is fine by me and my animals. I am not worrying about anyone over-heating. It got me to thinking, though, and []

Our News Bahamas

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· Jul 1, 2026

Grand Bahama Ministry Announces Plans for Annual “Welcoming Home” Grand Expo

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS - Welcoming Home 2026 is set for July 1st through 10th, and organizers say it's a time when the island will come alive as Grand Bahamians from across the world come back home for a celebration filled with culture, entertainment, and unforgettable moments.

Reuters

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· Jun 23, 2026

Nordics draw tourists seeking 'coolcation' amid heatwaves

While large parts of Europe experience a heatwave this week, the Nordic countries are becoming increasingly attractive to foreign tourists seeking a 'coolcation' for a less sweaty summer. #News #Europe #Heatwave #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/43TI6W9 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 3, 2026

Dangerous heatwave scorches US as Fourth of July holiday kicks off

Millions of people across the US East Coast are sweltering under record temperatures as the Fourth of July holiday weekend gets underway.

ANTARA News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Indonesia, India share responsibility for regional stability: Puan

Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Puan Maharani stated that Indonesia and India have a shared ...

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

At least 18 dead, including two children in hot car, as Europe heatwave smashes records

Europeans are bracing for a week of soaring temperatures, sweltering in a heatwave with daytime highs above 40 degrees.

RTL Today

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· Jun 22, 2026

Weather & Traffic: Monday 22 June: A scorching start to the week

Summer is turning up the heat in a big way, with temperatures soaring close to 40°C and plenty of sunshine from start to finish.

South Africa Today

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· Jun 29, 2026

In Kenya’s Mida Creek, fishers confront a changing ocean with hope

Scientists say that the oceans are warming and absorbing more than 90 of the excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. These rising temperatures are placing growing stress on marine ecosystems, fueling coral bleaching, disrupting breeding cycles of marine organisms, and reshaping fish habitats. In the Western Indian Ocean – including along Kenya’s []

UPI

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· Jun 27, 2026

European nations break more records amid historic heat wave

European nations break more records amid historic heat wave

DNyuz

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· Jul 7, 2026

McKinsey Global Institute: Climate planning has prioritized floods. Heat demands equal attention

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere has gotten off to a very hot start. Europe has baked under record-breaking temperatures, while a “heat dome” blankets much of the United States. Many countries have reported heat-related deaths, roads melted in Germany, and utilities in the United States are asking customers to set their air conditioning at higher []

The Tribune 242

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· Jun 26, 2026

06262026 AROUND DA ISLANDS

Friday, June 26th, 2026

The Local France

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· Jul 5, 2026

Splish-splash! Parisians and tourists soak in the Seine

Parisians and tourists dove into the joy of swimming in the Seine on Saturday as three free, supervised sites created for the 2024 Olympic Games reopened in a welcome respite after a record-breaking heatwave.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 2, 2026

What’s driving the extreme heat?

We’re at a point where “record-breaking heat” has become a broken-record phrase. Year over year, we hear how many parts of the world have reached a new temperature high. Just days into summer 2026, things already ramped up, with intense and deadly heat waves gripping much of Europe, where temperatures pushed near 50 degrees. North [] The post What’s driving the extreme heat? appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Wired

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· Jun 30, 2026

New York Is About to Feel Hotter Than Phoenix

Extreme heat coupled with humidity will make it feel like 109 degrees Fahrenheit as the holiday weekend approaches.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 26, 2026

Europe fastest-warming region over past 30 years as heat wave intensifies: WMO

Continent warmed by around 2C over past 3 decades, World Meteorological Organization says

TRT World

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· Jul 2, 2026

Extreme heat fuels wildfires across Europe

Record-breaking heat across Europe is fuelling wildfires, deadly storms, and widespread health risks, forcing thousands from their homes. Scientists warn that record-warm oceans are intensifying extreme weather, making severe heatwaves more frequent and extremely difficult to avoid. Shadia Edwards-Dashti has the story.

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

CARTOON: Kyiv Turns up the Heat

Serhiy Kolyada’s ironic take on the latest international events.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Casa Amor Cast Revealed (Updating)

The new Islanders are being revealed across Sunday and Monday as the season eight couples are put to the ultimate test in Casa Amor.

Fortune

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· Jun 30, 2026

America’s getting a heat dome for July 4th — it won’t kill you at 2pm but might at 2am

Heat domes trap overnight temperatures too — and millions without air conditioning are facing this week's Eastern U.S. heat wave.

BBC News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Dangerous heatwave scorches US ahead of Fourth of July holiday

Millions are enduring dangerous heat and humidity, with temperatures expected to stay at 38C (100F) for several days.

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 2, 2026

World oceans hit record June heat: EU climate monitor

The world's oceans just experienced their hottest June on record and could set fresh highs in the months ahead as El Nino and climate change drive temperatures even higher, sc...

The Olive Press

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· Jul 5, 2026

Red weather alert: Catalunya braces for ‘life-threatening’ 44C heatwave just days after huge wildfire trapped 12,000 residents indoors

RESIDENTS in Catalunya are bracing for another bout of extreme heat, just days after a massive wildfire confined more than 12,000 of them to their homes. State meteorological agency Aemet

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 29, 2026

Why Europe is sweltering: The most extreme summer of the century brings deadly heat — What it means for Greece

Arctic ice melt is fueling heatwaves across Northern Europe – Cleaner air is contributing to warming – Temperatures up to 16°C above normal The post Why Europe is sweltering: The most extreme summer of the century brings deadly heat — What it means for Greece appeared first on ProtoThema English.

NDTV

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· Jun 25, 2026

Hospitals Raise Alert As Europe Grapples With Unprecedented Heatwave

At least 101 million Europeans faced temperatures of over 35C, with scores of people thought to have been killed by the record-breaking heatwave.

Canada's National Observer

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· Jul 13, 2026

Ontario heat wave is set to bring feels-like temperatures near 45 C

All of Ontario appears to be in for another heat wave this week as Environment Canada meteorologists forecast feels-like temperatures of up to 45 C.

Africanews

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· Jun 25, 2026

Increasingly deadly heatwave gives Europe no respite

At least 101 million Europeans were expected to experience temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, in a punishing and increasingly deadly heatwave hotter than weather in parts of Africa.

The West Australian

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· Jul 1, 2026

Global sea surface temperatures hit record high

The world's climate could be moving into uncharted territory as sea temperatures hit an all-time high, with El Nino set to exacerbate the warming.

Times of India

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· Jul 6, 2026

10 coldest countries in the world 2026: Russia, Canada, Iceland and more

10 coldest countries in the world 2026: Russia, Canada, Iceland and more

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

How an Indian-origin con man pretended to be a CIA agent to secure defence deals from Indonesian President

Gaurav Srivastava allegedly built a relationship with Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto when he was the country's defence minister.

Kathimerini

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· Jun 26, 2026

Hitting the beach and protecting the sea turtles

As thousands of tourists visit Greece’s beaches each summer, crystal-clear waters and breathtaking views aren’t the only things awaiting them.

ABC7 New York

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· Jun 29, 2026

AccuWeather: Very warm, PM thunderstorm ahead of extreme heat

The big story heading into the upcoming holiday weekend is intense heat, with feels like temperatures expected to approach 110 degrees.

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