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On June 21, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1002, Pope Leo IX (died 1054) was born. In 1828, Ferdinand André Fouqué, French geologist and academic (died 1904) was born. In 1900, Georges-Henri Bousquet, French economist and Islamologist (died 1978) was born. In 1905, Jacques Goddet, French journalist (died 2000) was born. In 1919, Gérard Pelletier, Canadian journalist and politician (died 1997) was born. In 1940, World War II: Italy begins an unsuccessful invasion of France. In 1940, Édouard Vuillard, French painter (born 1868) passed away. In 1958, Víctor Montoya, Bolivian journalist and author was born. In 1988, Paolo Tornaghi, Italian footballer was born. In 2000, Section 28 (of the Local Government Act 1988), outlawing the 'promotion' of homosexuality in the United Kingdom, is repealed in Scotland with a 99 to 17 vote. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Europe hits 40ºC as heatwave threatens tourism industry, wildlife

South China Morning Post

June 21, 2026

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Europe hits 40ºC as heatwave threatens tourism industry, wildlife

A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots. The heat surge on June 21, the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and typically the start of the three hottest months of the year, raised concerns of an early and persistent onset of ‌extreme conditions. After several days of temperatures above 35 degrees,...

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