Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1913, Serbian forces begin their siege of the Bulgarian city of Vidin; the siege is later called off when the war ends. 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 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Democracy under siege, the EU raises its defences: “The main threat is Russia”
The text tabled by Tomas Tobé was approved today (23 June) with 20 votes in favour, 9 against, and 2 abstentions. It will now be put before the plenary session in Strasbourg next September
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Nepal News
· Jul 3, 2026
किएभमा रूसी आक्रमण, ३० जनाको मृत्यु
युक्रेन। युक्रेनको राजधानी किएभमा भएको रूसी आक्रमणको कारण मृत्यु हुनेहरुको सङ्ख्या कम्तिमा ३० जना पुगेको जनाइएको छ। युक्रेनी राष्ट्रपति भोलोदिमिर जेलेन्स्कीले रूसी आक्रमणका कारण आंशिक रूपमा ध्वस्त भएको एउटा अपार्टमेन्टको निरीक्षण गर्ने क्रममा आफ्नो सेनाले “निश्चित रूपमा“ यो आक्रमणको बदला लिने बताको छ। यसैबीच युरोपियन युनियनका शीर्ष कूटनीतिज्ञले मस्को माथि नयाँ प्रतिबन्धहरू प्रस्ताव गरेका छन् []
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 2, 2026
Kremlin: EU embracing militarization, dedicating itself to confronting Russia
Kremlin: EU embracing militarization, dedicating itself to confronting Russia
TASS
· Jul 5, 2026
Europe's survival depends on East-West unity — Fico
The Slovak prime minister described the European narrative of confrontation with Russia as a defense mechanism of frightened countries
The i Paper
· Jun 22, 2026
The UK is unprepared for Putin’s cyber war. But one European country has the answer
If Britain hopes to defend against Russian attacks, there are lessons it needs to learn
Sky News Australia
· Jul 2, 2026
'Trying to intimidate them': Russia targeting ‘random’ Ukrainian civilian buildings
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko says “Russians are targeting Ukrainian civilians”. “They are trying to intimidate them, trying to put pressure on them,” Mr Myroshnychenko told Sky News host Andrew Bolt. “During the last year, Russia’s attacks have intensified. “Now we see they just hit different random civilian buildings."
Kyiv Post
· Jul 11, 2026
NATO, Nixon and Section 1250A
Europe’s current defense arrangements reflect the long‑standing principles of the Nixon Doctrine, which requires allies to handle their own conventional defense supported by the US nuclear umbrella. Times are changing. As Russia’s threats to European security loom large, NATO must prepare for reduced US involvement. While Section 1250A limits US withdrawal from NATO, it doesn’t fully guarantee US nuclear commitments. Europe must act quickly to reform NATO’s unanimity rule, integrate Ukraine’s military might, and secure protection against Russia’s nuclear advantage.
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