Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. 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 1938, Wieger Mensonides, Dutch swimmer was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1968, Catherine Plewinski, French swimmer was born. In 2001, Kaylee McKeown, Australian swimmer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. 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.
Everything you need to know about swimming in the Seine in summer 2026
After a very popular launch in 2025, swimming in the River Seine in Paris will return this summer - here's what you need to know about the practicalities.
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Irish News
· Jul 4, 2026
Paris summer ritual returns with supervised Seine swimming spots
The Seine was a venue for some swimming and triathlon competition during the Paris 2024 Olympics
Associated Press
· Jul 5, 2026
Paris residents swim in the Seine in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower
The Seine was a venue for some swimming and triathlon competition during the Paris 2024 Olympics, which accelerated a multibillion-euro cleanup of the river through major sewer upgrades, new rainwater storage infrastructure and other projects designed to reduce pollution. (AP video shot by Emma Carmichael) #paris #seine #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 5, 2026
Paris summer ritual returns with 3 supervised Seine swimming spots
Paris summer ritual returns with 3 supervised Seine swimming spots
Wonkette
· Jul 2, 2026
Surf and turf! Wonkette One-A-Day for July 2, 2026!
Afternoon post roundup!
CNN
· Jul 6, 2026
How the Seine River became Paris' hottest new swim spot
The Seine river went from being too hazardous to swim in, to its second summer as a popular swimming spot for Parisians and tourists alike. CNN's Melissa Bell reports.
The Local France
· Jul 17, 2023
EXPLAINED: How to check water restrictions in your area of France
Summer 2026 in France looks set to be one of the most difficult on record for drought, so here's how to check restrictions on watering the garden, washing the car and filling the swimming pool in communes across France.
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Related coverage for " Everything you need to know about swimming in the Seine in summer 2026 ": Irish News — Paris summer ritual returns with supervised Seine swimming spots. Associated Press — Paris residents swim in the Seine in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. Borneo Bulletin — Paris summer ritual returns with 3 supervised Seine swimming spots. Wonkette — Surf and turf! Wonkette One-A-Day for July 2, 2026!. CNN — How the Seine River became Paris' hottest new swim spot. The Local France — EXPLAINED: How to check water restrictions in your area of France