Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1923, James E. Gunn, American science fiction author (died 2020) was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

An Inconvenient Moment for an Extreme Global Heat Wave

The New Yorker

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July 9, 2026

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An Inconvenient Moment for an Extreme Global Heat Wave

Will it light a fire under politicians?

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Hindustan Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

Record high temperatures, red alerts and no respite: Europe heatwave continues to set alarming records

As per the World Meteorological Organisation, the continent saw extreme heat and is now bracing for more.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Scorching heat wave grips nation; 39.9 degrees Celsius recorded in southeast

Scorching heat wave grips nation; 39.9 degrees Celsius recorded in southeast

Times of India

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· Jun 26, 2026

Europe on red alert as record heatwave pushes health systems to brink

Scientists described the spell of extreme weather, which began on June 20, as the most severe heatwave ever recorded in Europe. They warned that the continent, which is warming faster than any other region on Earth, is facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes driven by climate change. France and Britain remained among the worst-affected countries, with both experiencing record-breaking June temperatures.

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

June heat topped 35C for two-thirds of Europe population

PARIS: More than two-thirds of Europeans experienced temperature over 35°C during a June 15-30 heatwave, according to an AFP analysis, as the continent continues to be ill-adapted...

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 21, 2026

Europe hits 40 degrees Celsius as heatwave threatens tourism industry, wildlife

A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots. The heat surge on June 21, the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and typically the start of the three hottest months of the year, raised concerns of an early and persistent onset of ‌extreme conditions. After several days of temperatures above 35 degrees,...

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

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Related coverage for "An Inconvenient Moment for an Extreme Global Heat Wave": Hindustan Times — Record high temperatures, red alerts and no respite: Europe heatwave continues to set alarming records. Korea Times News — Scorching heat wave grips nation; 39.9 degrees Celsius recorded in southeast. Times of India — Europe on red alert as record heatwave pushes health systems to brink. Kuwait Times — June heat topped 35C for two-thirds of Europe population. South China Morning Post — Europe hits 40 degrees Celsius as heatwave threatens tourism industry, wildlife. The Local Norway — Why Europe is warming faster than the rest of the world