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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1934, Ole Evinrude, Norwegian-American inventor and businessman, invented the outboard motor (born 1877) passed away. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1985, Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer was born. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 2003, Mark Lovell, English race car driver (born 1960) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Belgium: Cardboard police car used as speed deterrent on E411
The use of cardboard police cars to slow down traffic is not a new idea in Belgium, but a recent sighting on the E411 motorway has brought the tactic back into the spotlight.
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Fark
· Jun 23, 2026
Highway patrol makes a peel to unusual car driver: 'Unblock your license plate. And don't slip up again - now make like a banana and split' [Amusing]
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· Jun 26, 2026
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The Leader
· Jun 30, 2026
DGT Introduces New Rules to Promote Safer Routes to School
Spain’s Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) is introducing new measures designed to make it safer and easier for children to walk or cycle to school. The latest amendment to the General Traffic Regulations, published in the Official State Gazette (BOE), allows local authorities to reduce speed limits, calm traffic and restrict motor vehicles in areas [] The post DGT Introduces New Rules to Promote Safer Routes to School appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.
Vermont Daily Chronicle
· Jul 2, 2026
Cops, schools concerned as illegal, unsafe youth e-biking grows
Colchester school officials and the Colchester Police Department are urging families to learn the legal differences between electric bicycles and higher-powered motorized bikes as more youth use electric-powered vehicles to travel to and from school and for recreation. The post Cops, schools concerned as illegal, unsafe youth e-biking grows first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post Cops, schools concerned as illegal, unsafe youth e-biking grows appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.
India Today
· Jul 1, 2026
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· Jul 7, 2026
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Related coverage for "Belgium: Cardboard police car used as speed deterrent on E411": Fark — Highway patrol makes a peel to unusual car driver: 'Unblock your license plate. And don't slip up again - now make like a banana and split' [Amusing]. ArcaMax — Auto review: 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ is the all-electric baby Escalade. The Leader — DGT Introduces New Rules to Promote Safer Routes to School. Vermont Daily Chronicle — Cops, schools concerned as illegal, unsafe youth e-biking grows. India Today — Why is Delhi targeting bikes first in its EV drive?. CNBC — Stellantis to sell small Fiat Topolino EV for $13,995 in U.S.