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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1536, Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch priest and philosopher (born 1466) passed away. 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 1813, Claude Bernard, French physiologist and academic (died 1878) was born. In 1845, Henrik Wergeland, Norwegian linguist, poet, and playwright (born 1808) passed away. In 1878, Peeter Põld, Estonian scientist and politician, 1st Estonian Minister of Education (died 1930) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1969, Henry George Lamond, Australian farmer and author (born 1885) passed away. In 1979, The island nation of Kiribati becomes independent from the United Kingdom. In 1985, Ismael Londt, Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer was born. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Europe’s slow electrification is a ‘major mistake’, warns IEA chief
Fatih Birol says EU should have moved faster to achieve energy independence after 2022 gas crisis
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Eunews
· Jul 1, 2026
The share of electricity from renewables in the EU rises to 46 per cent in the first quarter of 2026
Brussels – According to Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office, electricity generated from renewable sources in the European Union is on the rise: in the first quarter of the year, it stood at 45.5 per cent, up from 42.7 per cent recorded in the same quarter of 2025. The winner is wind power , which was []
TechCabal
· Jul 9, 2026
JéGO, GoCab strike deal to put 6,000 EVs on West African roads
The deal comes as Africa's EV market grows but remains limited by two problems: financing and charging. Much of the region's electrification so far has centred on two- and three-wheelers.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 10, 2026
Industri EV perlu diimbangi lonjakan nilai tambah domestik
KUALA LUMPUR: Pembangunan industri kenderaan elektrik (EV) negara tidak wajar disandarkan kepada kemasukan pelaburan asing semata-mata. Menteri Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Industri, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani (gambar) berkata, ia harus diimbangi dengan lonjakan nilai tambah domestik, pemerkasaan rangkaian vendor tempatan dan pelaksanaan pemindahan teknologi. “Langkah strategik ini amat penting bagi memastikan ekosistem automotif tempatan kekal ... Read more The post Industri EV perlu diimbangi lonjakan nilai tambah domestik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Malay Mail
· Jul 8, 2026
Miti: EV import policy revised after tax incentives end, RM200,000 CIF threshold set
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Independent Online
· Jul 2, 2026
Clearing the air: eThekwini tackles prepaid electricity misconceptions
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South China Morning Post
· Jun 24, 2026
Hidden cost of China’s electric car boom, record-breaking week for sales: 7 EV reads
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Related coverage for "Europe’s slow electrification is a ‘major mistake’, warns IEA chief": Eunews — The share of electricity from renewables in the EU rises to 46 per cent in the first quarter of 2026. TechCabal — JéGO, GoCab strike deal to put 6,000 EVs on West African roads . Utusan Malaysia — Industri EV perlu diimbangi lonjakan nilai tambah domestik. Malay Mail — Miti: EV import policy revised after tax incentives end, RM200,000 CIF threshold set. Independent Online — Clearing the air: eThekwini tackles prepaid electricity misconceptions. South China Morning Post — Hidden cost of China’s electric car boom, record-breaking week for sales: 7 EV reads