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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 927, King Constantine II of Scotland, King Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, Ealdred of Bamburgh and King Owain of the Cumbrians accepted the overlordship of King Æthelstan of England, leading to seven years of peace in the north. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1947, Gareth Edwards, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
England Breaks Its Hottest June Day on Record as NHS Ambulances Hit Historic Demand
England's hottest-ever June temperature, 36.1°C in Gosport, Hampshire, was recorded on June 24 as UKHSA extended its rare Red heat-health alert until 11pm Friday. London Ambulance Service logged 642 life-threatening calls, its fifth-busiest day on record, and deployed 400 additional crews.
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 11, 2026
UK catat rekod suhu tertinggi lebih 34 darjah Celsius
LONDON: United Kingdom (UK) pada Khamis mencatatkan hari kelapan bagi tahun 2026 dengan suhu melonjak melebihi 34 darjah Celsius sekali gus memecahkan rekod terdahulu dengan perbezaan sehari, menurut Pejabat Meteorologi. Agensi cuaca UK itu menerusi hantaran di laman X memaklumkan bahawa bacaan suhu sementara mencecah 34.4 darjah Celsius telah dilaporkan di Wisley yang terletak di ... Read more The post UK catat rekod suhu tertinggi lebih 34 darjah Celsius appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
JOE.co.uk
· Jun 23, 2026
Full list of schools to close across UK as heatwave hits
UK enters critical heatwave period With temperatures soaring across the country and forecasters warning that parts of England and Wales could approach the 40°C mark, the UK is facing one of its most intense heatwaves in recent memory. The extreme conditions have become so severe that some schools have had no choice but to suspend []
Times of India
· Jun 22, 2026
UK heatwave alert: Temperatures could hit 38C across London and Southern England
Britain braces for an unprecedented June heatwave, with the Met Office issuing an amber extreme heat warning for four days. Temperatures are forecast to soar, potentially reaching 38C in England and challenging decades-old records. This intense heat, coupled with high humidity and warm nights, poses significant risks to health, infrastructure, and public services, prompting urgent advice for the public to stay safe and hydrated.
Metro
· Jun 26, 2026
London is so hot the pavements reached 57°C
The capital is boiling.
The Standard
· Jul 10, 2026
Portobello Road stabbings force closure of world-famous market as two wounded in 'altercation'
Emergency services scrambled to famous London street following incident in early hours of Friday
MIT Technology Review
· Jun 26, 2026
Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why.
It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western Europe. Yesterday, the UK recorded its highest ever June temperature at 36.1 °C (about 97 °F). But as the weather app on my phone confirmed, it felt like 39 °C. It’s frightening that we are seeing such temperatures in
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Related coverage for "England Breaks Its Hottest June Day on Record as NHS Ambulances Hit Historic Demand": Utusan Malaysia — UK catat rekod suhu tertinggi lebih 34 darjah Celsius. JOE.co.uk — Full list of schools to close across UK as heatwave hits. Times of India — UK heatwave alert: Temperatures could hit 38C across London and Southern England. Metro — London is so hot the pavements reached 57°C. The Standard — Portobello Road stabbings force closure of world-famous market as two wounded in 'altercation'. MIT Technology Review — Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why.