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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1682, Jean Picard, French priest and astronomer (born 1620) 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 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1908, Alain Cuny, French actor (died 1994) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1924, Michel d'Ornano, French politician (died 1991) was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

France returns 23 Syrian archaeological objects after Macron’s Damascus visit

Sweden Herald

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July 10, 2026

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Africanews

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· Jul 10, 2026

Syria unveils archaeological treasures returned from France after 15 years

When French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria earlier this week, he brought with him a number of archaeological treasures that had been held in France since 2011.

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 10, 2026

After 15 years in France, Syrian antiquities return home

France has finally returned 23 Syrian archaeological treasures that remained in the country for about 15 years after being loaned for an exhibition. Their return coincided with Fre...

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 7, 2026

France Returns Syria’s Archaeological Treasures

French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to Syria says that France safeguarded Syrian archaeological treasures during years of war and is proud to return them to Damascus.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness says

French President Emmanuel Macron is currently visiting the Syrian capital.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 8, 2026

France returns Syrian artefacts it’s held since civil war

France has returned 23 Syrian antique artefacts it’s held since the outbreak of the 2011 civil war.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 8, 2026

France returns Syrian artefacts it’s held since civil war | AJ #shorts

France has returned 23 Syrian antique artefacts it’s held since the outbreak of the 2011 civil war. The collection, spanning from prehistory to the Abbasid era, has been restored to the National Museum in Damascus after French President Emmanuel Macron's visit. 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

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Related coverage for "France returns 23 Syrian archaeological objects after Macron’s Damascus visit": Africanews — Syria unveils archaeological treasures returned from France after 15 years. Daily Sabah — After 15 years in France, Syrian antiquities return home. Al Arabiya English — France Returns Syria’s Archaeological Treasures. The Jerusalem Post — Explosions heard in Damascus, reasons unknown, witness says. Al Jazeera — France returns Syrian artefacts it’s held since civil war. Al Jazeera English — France returns Syrian artefacts it’s held since civil war | AJ #shorts