Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1806, At the insistence of Napoleon, Bavaria, Baden, Württemberg and thirteen minor principalities leave the Holy Roman Empire and form the Confederation of the Rhine. In 1872, Emil Hácha, Czech lawyer and politician, 3rd President of Czechoslovakia (died 1945) was born. In 1900, Marcel Paul, French communist politician and Holocaust survivor (died 1982) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2014, Emil Bobu, Romanian politician (born 1927) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Europe’s grand coalition is over: It’s time for mainstream parties to break with the European People’s Party
What the Socialists, Liberals and Greens can no longer do is denounce the hard-right while sustaining the parliamentary machinery that gives it influence. Yet that is precisely what they have been doing since 2024, and the renewal of the European Parliament presidency is about to expose the contradiction.
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Sweden Herald
· Jun 21, 2026
Åkesson: Here are the Sweden Democrats' new red lines
Åkesson: Here are the Sweden Democrats' new red lines
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 8, 2026
European Parliament criticises Zelenskyy over naming of unit after UPA heroes
The European Parliament has adopted a comprehensive report on Ukraine's progress towards EU membership which, among other things, includes a provision proposed by Polish MEPs criticising President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the naming of a Ukrainian military unit after the heroes of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).
Foreign Policy
· Jul 7, 2026
Europe Is Struggling to Lead NATO
Germany and France are at the center of a clash over the alliance’s future.
DW News
· Jul 4, 2026
German far right rallies ahead of key elections, despite protests and clashes | DW News
Germany’s far-right AfD is holding its national party conference amid huge demonstrations. Non-violent resistance groups blocked roads leading to the venue in Erfurt, eastern Germany, while police clashed with Antifa groups who had promised to attack the gathering. A massive security operation ensured that the meeting began on time with just a few skirmishes. #afd #partyconference #erfurt #germany #antifa #dwgermanpolitics For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
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