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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1967, Tom Simpson, English cyclist (born 1937) passed away. In 1974, Jarno Trulli, Italian race car driver was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1981, Mirco Lorenzetto, Italian cyclist was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1993, Davey Allison, American race car driver (born 1961) passed away. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Calls for traffic calming measures off Ballysimon Road
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FIANNA Fáil councillor Catherine Slattery has called for traffic calming measures to be put in place to stop speeding at St Judes Avenue off the Ballysimon Road. According to Cllr Slattery, the residential area is being used as a “high speed rat run”. In response to the City East representative at the June monthly Metropolitan [] The post Calls for traffic calming measures off Ballysimon Road appeared first on Limerick Post.
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BERNAMA
· Jul 2, 2026
General : Smart Lane Eases Traffic Congestion By Up To 50 Pct - Nanta
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Smart Lane initiative implemented on several stretches of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) since 2023 has helped reduce traffic congestion by between 30 and 50 per cent, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
Malay Mail
· Jul 2, 2026
Smart Lane cuts highway congestion by up to 50pc, accident rates remain low, says Nanta
KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 — The Smart Lane traffic management initiative has reduced congestion on selected highways by...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 2, 2026
Smart Lane kurangkan kesesakan trafik hingga 50 peratus
KUALA LUMPUR: Inisiatif Smart Lane di lebuh raya utama negara berjaya mengurangkan kadar kesesakan trafik antara 30 peratus hingga 50 peratus sepanjang tempoh 2023 hingga kini. Menteri Kerja Raya, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi berkata, pelaksanaan sistem berkenaan oleh Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM) terbukti berkesan meningkatkan kelancaran aliran trafik di kawasan terlibat. Beliau berkata, daripada ... Read more The post Smart Lane kurangkan kesesakan trafik hingga 50 peratus appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Limerick Post Newspaper
· Jun 22, 2026
Calls for traffic calming measures in Limerick village
INDEPENDENT councillor Brigid Teefy has highlighted the need for additional traffic calming measures in Boher village on the N24 in County Limerick due to the high volume of passing traffic and ongoing road safety concerns for residents, pedestrians and road users in the area. Cllr Teefy was informed by Limerick Council that a traffic calming [] The post Calls for traffic calming measures in Limerick village appeared first on Limerick Post.
Our News Bahamas
· Jun 29, 2026
React in Wake of a Deadly Traffic Tragedy That Claimed Four Lives
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ABC7 New York
· Jul 8, 2026
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Independent Online
· Jun 27, 2026
The impact of budget cuts on road markings in eThekwini Municipality
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Anadolu Agency
· Jun 30, 2026
Russia suspends border crossings at railway checkpoints with Finland, Latvia, Estonia
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Kathimerini
· Jun 27, 2026
Pangrati street closed to traffic after wall collapse
Police have stopped traffic on a street in the busy district of Pangrati, central Athens, after the wall of a building collapsed.
The West Australian
· Jul 3, 2026
Perth traffic: Crash closes lane on Great Eastern Highway in Midland during chaotic peak hour
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Canada's National Observer
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How car-free streets make healthier communities
A new Carleton University study has found that temporarily closing roads to vehicles can reduce air and noise pollution by about 60 per cent for pedestrians and cyclists.
Global News
· Jun 25, 2026
Advocates concerned about Ontario speed limit increase on some highways
Road safety advocacy groups say the province’s highways are built for higher speeds, but better education and enforcement of all road rules is needed to protect drivers.
KTLA 5
· Jul 2, 2026
Anaheim residents demand changes to dangerous intersection
Residents in an Anaheim neighborhood are demanding action after a series of high-speed crashes at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Lemon Street. Following a recent incident involving a speeding Mustang and a fatal crash in September 2025, community members are urging the city to install speed bumps to improve safety in this family-dense area. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Sweden Herald
· Jun 21, 2026
Mile-long queue on Öland Bridge, several accidents in midsummer traffic
Mile-long queue on Öland Bridge, several accidents in midsummer traffic
Korea Times News
· Jun 22, 2026
University of Seoul-supported startup to develop AI-based road safety management model
University of Seoul-supported startup to develop AI-based road safety management model
Caucasian Knot
· Jul 8, 2026
Transportation links with 51 villages in Dagestan have been interrupted due to collapses and landslides.
Traffic is temporarily closed on sections of roads in ten districts of Dagestan due to landslides, rockfalls, and rising water levels in rivers after heavy rains. Transportation links with 51 settlements were interrupted after a landslide occurred on the Gunib-Tsurib highway.
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 13, 2026
Traffic again halted at Gaganekhola on Karnali highway
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· Jun 23, 2026
Oakland’s roads are slowly getting safer
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The Discourse
· Jul 7, 2026
‘Drag racing’ disrupting Departure Bay residents
Residents ask city council to do something about loud cars and motorcycles late at night. The post ‘Drag racing’ disrupting Departure Bay residents appeared first on The Discourse..
Proto Thema - English
· Jun 23, 2026
Traffic restrictions in central Athens and Kallithea today for SNF Nostos Run 2026
Road closures and parking bans will affect major avenues in central Athens and Kallithea this evening for the 10 km, 6 km and 1,000 m Special Olympics races The post Traffic restrictions in central Athens and Kallithea today for SNF Nostos Run 2026 appeared first on ProtoThema English.
OpIndia
· Jul 12, 2026
Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway in UP to be inaugurated: All you need to know about the country’s first barrier-free expressway
The expressway will significantly improve connectivity between the two major cities of the state and considerably reduce the distance as the travel time.
Euro Weekly News
· Jun 28, 2026
This little known road sign is confusing drivers across Spain and getting it wrong could cost you €200
Ask most drivers what a triangular warning sign means and they’ll probably answer without thinking. Sharp bend. Roundabout ahead. Slippery []
The News Letter
· Jul 10, 2026
Motorists warned of 'significant traffic disruption and delays' at Scarva parade
Motorists have been advised of “significant traffic disruption and delays” due to parades and the annual ‘Sham Fight’ taking place in Scarva early next week.
WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville
· Jul 9, 2026
Culvert Project Closes Portion of Lone Star Road in Sullivan County Through September
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI) - Drivers in Sullivan County should prepare for significant traffic impacts as a major roadway improvement project gets ...
WRAL News
· Jun 29, 2026
The changing landscape of impaired driving and how law enforcement is trying to catch up
Fewer people are reaching for a glass of wine or a cocktail. Yet, the roads aren’t necessarily getting safer – in fact, keeping them safe is getting more complicated.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 23, 2026
Southern Parkway Service Lanes to end gridlock, transform Abuja’s southern corridor – Tinubu assures
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· Jul 11, 2026
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· Jun 27, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jun 28, 2026
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· Jun 21, 2026
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Nepal News
· Jul 12, 2026
मर्निङ वाक गर्नेहरूको रोजाइ बन्यो नागढुंगा–सिस्नेखोला लिंक रोड [फोटो फिचर]
काठमाडौँ। नागढुंगा–सिस्नेखोला सुरुङमार्गलाई कलंकी–नागढुंगा सडकखण्डसँग जोड्ने प्रमुख लिंक रोड अहिले बिहानको समयमा मर्निङ वाक गर्ने सर्वसाधारणको आकर्षक गन्तव्य बनेको छ। सुरुङमार्ग अझै नियमित सञ्चालनमा नआएकाले सवारीसाधनको चाप न्यून हुँदा फराकिलो र सफा सडकमा दैनिक सयौं स्थानीय तथा विभिन्न क्षेत्रबाट आउने सर्वसाधारण शारीरिक व्यायाम र हिँडडुलका लागि पुग्ने गरेका छन्। बिहान सबेरैदेखि नै लिंक रोडमा युवादेखि []
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Western Standard
· Jul 12, 2026
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Financial Times
· Jun 28, 2026
Mines will hold back Strait of Hormuz shipping for months, CEO warns
NYK’s Takaya Soga says safe routes are ‘extremely limited’, restricting traffic to half prewar levels
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