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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 1749, Charles de la Boische, Marquis de Beauharnois, French navy officer and politician, Governor General of New France (born 1671) 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 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. 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 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. 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’s National Assembly approves hike in military budget
Total defense spending under the 2024-2030 program will now increase from 400 to 436 billion euros
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Sweden Herald
· Jul 8, 2026
France to contribute troops to Swedish-Finnish NATO battle group in the north
France to contribute troops to Swedish-Finnish NATO battle group in the north
Le Monde Diplomatique
· Jul 11, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
France announces to contribute ground forces to NATO's Forward Land Forces in Finland
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· Jun 30, 2026
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Related coverage for "France’s National Assembly approves hike in military budget": Sweden Herald — France to contribute troops to Swedish-Finnish NATO battle group in the north. Le Monde Diplomatique — Polynésie, le passif nucléaire. Anadolu Agency — France announces to contribute ground forces to NATO's Forward Land Forces in Finland. Defence Blog — U.S. Air Force spends $471M to fix tanker parts supply problem. NaturalNews.com — House Armed Services Committee Approves $1.1 Trillion Defense Bill. Jewish News Syndicate — House panel seeks Pentagon report on Gaza ceasefire, US weapons use