Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1895, Buckminster Fuller, American architect and engineer, designed the Montreal Biosphère (died 1983) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1950, Gilles Meloche, Canadian ice hockey player and coach was born. In 1976, Dan Boyle, Canadian ice hockey player was born. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
A bridge to Canada may be blocked by the Trump administration
The Gordie Howe bridge spans the most important border crossing between the U.S. and Canada. President Donald Trump has said he doesn't want it open yet.
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Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup semifinal against England
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇦🇷 Argentina officially advances to the FIFA World Cup semifinal after defeat [...]
Argentina set up titanic World Cup semifinal against England with extra-time victory over Switzerland after Breel Embolo's embarrassing red card
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National Post
· Jul 3, 2026
Windsor mayor says better to keep Gordie Howe Bridge closed than to ‘make a bad deal’
‘Don’t let them use this bridge as leverage in any way, shape, or form if it means Canada has to take a bad deal. I’d hate to see that happen’
BRICS News
· Jul 9, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US strikes railway bridge on Iran's northern corridor that linked the count [...]
JUST IN: US strikes railway bridge on Iran's northern corridor that linked the country to China and Russia.@BRICSNews
Arutz Sheva
· Jul 9, 2026
Report: US strikes strategic Iran rail link to China, Russia
United States reportedly strikes strategic railway bridge serving as part of key transportation corridor linking Iran with China and Russia.
JFeed
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran Says US Struck Strategic Railway Bridge Far From Strait Of Hormuz
Reports in Iran: Among the targets attacked by the United States was a strategic railway bridge used for transporting goods between Iran, China, and Russia, per Amit Segal.
Haaretz
· Jul 9, 2026
U.S. strikes near Bushehr nuclear plant, Iran says
According to reports in Iranian media, the U.S. also hit the Aq Taqeh Khan railway bridge, a trade link to Tehran's strategic partners China and Russia located in northern Iran's Golestan province
EL PAÍS
· Jul 12, 2026
Abelardo de la Espriella embraces Trump's 'Donroe doctrine' as it spreads across Latin America
The new president of Colombia is in Washington’s orbit, giving a new boost to anti-immigration and hardline policies in the region
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Related coverage for "A bridge to Canada may be blocked by the Trump administration": National Post — Windsor mayor says better to keep Gordie Howe Bridge closed than to ‘make a bad deal’. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US strikes railway bridge on Iran's northern corridor that linked the count [...]. Arutz Sheva — Report: US strikes strategic Iran rail link to China, Russia. JFeed — Iran Says US Struck Strategic Railway Bridge Far From Strait Of Hormuz . Haaretz — U.S. strikes near Bushehr nuclear plant, Iran says. EL PAÍS — Abelardo de la Espriella embraces Trump's 'Donroe doctrine' as it spreads across Latin America