Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1921, A truce in the Irish War of Independence comes into effect. In 1922, Fritz Riess, German-Swiss racing driver (died 1991) was born. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1950, J. R. Morgan, Welsh author and academic was born. In 1973, Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Drug-driving overtakes drunk-driving in UK
Drug-driving convictions have surpassed drunk-driving for the first time in the UK, IAM RoadSmart revealed, citing official data Read Full Article at RT.com
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 24, 2026
PARLIMEN: Pindaan undang-undang pemandu mabuk babit bayaran ganti rugi mangsa
KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Pengangkutan sedang mempertimbang kaedah baharu kepada pemandu mabuk yang memandu di bawah pengaruh alkohol dengan bayaran pampasan serta ganti rugi kepada mangsa dan keluarga. Menterinya, Anthony Loke berkata, ia antara cadangan pindaan yang sedang dipertimbang untuk dimasukkan ke dalam Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987 (Akta 333) dimana sebelum ini hanya menjatuhkan hukuman penjara ... Read more The post PARLIMEN: Pindaan undang-undang pemandu mabuk babit bayaran ganti rugi mangsa appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The West Australian
· Jun 26, 2026
Queensland to double penalties for drug drivers in major road safety crackdown
Drink or drug-drivers, including medical cannabis users, could spend up to 25 years in prison under one state’s newly introduced road safety laws.
BNO News
· Jul 9, 2026
How Field Sobriety Testing Can Affect DUI Proceedings
DUI arrests carry serious consequences that extend far beyond the moment of your traffic stop. In Ellijay, Georgia, impaired driving remains a significant concern on local roads. In 2023 alone, the surrounding county recorded 42 alcohol and drug-related traffic crashes, with one in five resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. Across Georgia, nearly 27 of [] The post How Field Sobriety Testing Can Affect DUI Proceedings appeared first on BNO News.
Toronto Sun
· Jul 11, 2026
WARMINGTON: Toronto’s Zombie Apocalypse not a horror film but sadly very real
Drug use at a point now where addicts have effectively created no-go zones in the city — unless you want to come in contact with crystal meth, crack or fentanyl
Daily Mail
· Jun 27, 2026
REVEALED: Drivers can take to the road aged 16 - if they are on benefits
REVEALED: Drivers can take to the road aged 16 - if they are on benefits
Fark
· Jul 2, 2026
Being drunk from booze and 'launching a flapjack at a police officer's genitals' is no way to go through life, son (possible nsfw content on page) [Dumbass]
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Related coverage for "Drug-driving overtakes drunk-driving in UK": Utusan Malaysia — PARLIMEN: Pindaan undang-undang pemandu mabuk babit bayaran ganti rugi mangsa. The West Australian — Queensland to double penalties for drug drivers in major road safety crackdown. BNO News — How Field Sobriety Testing Can Affect DUI Proceedings. Toronto Sun — WARMINGTON: Toronto’s Zombie Apocalypse not a horror film but sadly very real. Daily Mail — REVEALED: Drivers can take to the road aged 16 - if they are on benefits. Fark — Being drunk from booze and 'launching a flapjack at a police officer's genitals' is no way to go through life, son (possible nsfw content on page) [Dumbass]