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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 911, Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. In 1789, Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille. In 1897, Salomon August Andrée leaves Spitsbergen to attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon. In 1909, Jacques Clemens, Dutch catholic priest (died 2018) was born. In 1926, Frederick Buechner, American minister, theologian, and author (died 2022) was born. In 1927, Herbert Blomstedt, Swedish conductor was born. In 1965, Ernesto Hoost, Dutch kick-boxer and sportscaster was born. In 1969, Ned Boulting, British sports journalist and television presenter was born. In 1974, Hermann Hreiðarsson, Icelandic footballer and manager was born. In 1988, Étienne Capoue, French footballer was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Europe’s human sacrifice to the weather gods
Over 1,000 people have died across Europe in recent weeks due to the current record-breaking heat wave, more than doubling last summer’s death toll. Across Europe, particularly in Spain and France, people have seen all-time high temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. Southern France hit 111 degrees last Tuesday, the hottest day in the country since official []
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Associated Press
· Jun 24, 2026
Europe swelters in hot, humid weather and UK gets red alert for extreme heat
Millions of people across Europe were exposed to extreme and exceptional high temperatures on Tuesday, with 40 fatalities from drowning recorded in France the past week as residents seek relief from the searing heat. The UK has been issued with a red extreme weather warning by its Met Office and the worst is expected tomorrow when temperatures may tip the 40 degrees Celsius mark. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Brisbane Times
· Jun 25, 2026
Parts of Europe and UK swelter through 40 degree days
Millions of people have sweltered through 40 degree temperatures in Europe and the UK.
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 26, 2026
Europe finds creative ways to beat record-breaking heatwave | #AJ shorts
As record high temperatures grip parts of Europe, people and animals alike are seeking relief from the heat in any way they can. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
USA TODAY
· Jun 22, 2026
Europeans, tourists brace as heatwave sends temperatures soaring past 104 degrees
Residents and tourists seek relief as extreme Europe heatwave pushes temperatures above 104 degrees amid widespread warnings. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/06/22/deadly-european-heatwave/90639798007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
CBC News
· Jun 23, 2026
French officials warn of drowning dangers amid extreme heat, with 40 dead since last week
Millions of people across Europe were exposed to extreme and exceptionally high temperatures on Tuesday, with 40 fatalities from drowning recorded in France in the past week as residents seek relief from the searing heat.
ABC News
· Jun 27, 2026
People aren’t the only ones hit by heat. What to do if you see wildlife affected by hot temperatures
As Europe scorches under extreme heat, people aren’t the only ones impacted by the high temperatures and humidity
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Related coverage for "Europe’s human sacrifice to the weather gods": Associated Press — Europe swelters in hot, humid weather and UK gets red alert for extreme heat. Brisbane Times — Parts of Europe and UK swelter through 40 degree days. Al Jazeera English — Europe finds creative ways to beat record-breaking heatwave | #AJ shorts. USA TODAY — Europeans, tourists brace as heatwave sends temperatures soaring past 104 degrees. CBC News — French officials warn of drowning dangers amid extreme heat, with 40 dead since last week. ABC News — People aren’t the only ones hit by heat. What to do if you see wildlife affected by hot temperatures