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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 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 1803, Peter Chanel, French priest and saint (died 1841) was born. In 1908, Alain Cuny, French actor (died 1994) was born. In 1909, Fritz Leonhardt, German engineer, designed Fernsehturm Stuttgart (died 1999) was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Eiffel Tower Closes Early as France’s Third Heatwave Puts 22 Million Under Red Alert
France's third heatwave since May prompted the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Musée d'Orsay to close early as Météo-France placed 24 departments under red alert. Over 22 million people faced extreme heat as Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire convened an emergency crisis meeting Friday.
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Jamaica Observer
· Jul 11, 2026
Eiffel Tower to close early as heatwave hits France: operator
PARIS, France (AFP) — The operator of the Eiffel Tower said the latticed-steel Paris monument would exceptionally close early over the weekend at 4 pm (1400 GMT), as France was gripped by a third heatwave since May.Due to the high temperatures forecast, the Eiffel Tower will be adjusting its operations on Saturday and Sunday, the operator's website said, as the French capital was under the weather service's highest alert level.
The Local France
· Jul 11, 2026
Famous Paris tourist sites close early as France swelters under heatwave
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks announced early closures over the weekend as a quarter of mainland France was under the highest heat alert level on Saturday in the third heatwave to hit the country since May.
Libya Update News
· Jul 11, 2026
France under pressure from new heat wave and warnings as wildfires spread
Paris – France has declared a state of maximum alert across about a quarter of its territory due to a severe heatwave and an increased risk of wildfires. Several tourist sites, including the Eiffel Tower, have decided to close early. Twenty-four departments in central and western France—including the Paris region, home to 22.2 million people—have... Read more Source The post France under pressure from new heat wave and warnings as wildfires spread appeared first on Libya Update News.
BERNAMA
· Jun 23, 2026
World : France's Eiffel Tower To Close Early Due To Heatwave
PARIS, June 23 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- The Eiffel Tower in Paris closed early on Tuesday due to forecast high temperatures, according to an official notice issued by the landmark's management, reported Xinhua.
Fortune
· Jun 22, 2026
Europe’s current heat wave is so bad the French are considering banning outdoor drinking and adopting AC ‘if necessary’
About a third of France was under a “red alert” on Sunday for heat, and high temperatures reached 104 F in some areas, in a country where air conditioning isn’t widespread. The forecast for Monday is even hotter.
National Post
· Jun 28, 2026
How Paris is using the Seine to keep cool during Europe’s latest heatwave
Scorching temperatures forced the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower to close earlier than usual this week
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