Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1105, Rashi, French rabbi and commentator (born 1040) passed away. In 1558, Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul de Thermes at Gravelines. In 1789, Victor de Riqueti, marquis de Mirabeau, French economist and academic (born 1715) passed away. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. In 1927, Simone Veil, French lawyer and politician, President of the European Parliament (died 2017) was born. In 1932, Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023) was born. In 1957, Thierry Boutsen, Belgian race car driver and businessman was born. In 1983, Kristof Beyens, Belgian sprinter was born. In 2013, Henri Julien, French race car driver (born 1927) passed away. In 2013, Marc Simont, French-American author and illustrator (born 1915) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

French frenzy expected on Bastille Day Tour de France stage

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July 13, 2026

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            French frenzy expected on Bastille Day Tour de France stage

Nothing captures the imagination of the French cycling public more than a home winner on Bastille Day.

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KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 22, 2026

France sizzles in a week of punishing heat as red alerts spread

France is enduring a grueling heat wave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit).

ABC News

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· Jun 22, 2026

France braces for a week of punishing heat as red alerts spread

France is enduring another punishing heat wave, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius

Vogue

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· Jul 10, 2026

Key Takeaways From Paris Couture Week

With two couture debuts in Paris from Pierpaolo Piccioli at Balenciaga and Duran Lantink at Jean Paul Gaultier, as well as three sophomore couture shows, this Paris couture season proved just how ‘hot’ the week can be.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

France hit by new prolonged heat wave as temperatures top 40 degrees

France hit by new prolonged heat wave as temperatures top 40 degrees

Ariana News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe’s heatwave

France experienced its hottest day on record on Tuesday, Meteo France forecaster said, with a peak of 44.3 degrees Celsius (111.74 degrees Fahrenheit) in one town in the south west. The post Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe’s heatwave first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

The Local France

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· Jun 24, 2026

MAPS: Where in France have records been broken during the historic heatwave?

France recorded its hottest day ever on June 23rd, 2026 - but all over the country local records have been broken too as the country continues to sizzle under an unprecedentedly early heatwave.

NDTV

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· Jun 22, 2026

France vs Iraq FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Suspended Due To Thunderstorm Warning

Kylian Mbappe's landmark 100th appearance for France was interrupted by severe weather, with Les Bleus leading 1-0 at halftime.

NBC News

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· Jun 22, 2026

¡Gol de Mbappé y fiesta francesa! Francia se adelanta y enciende a su afición

Mbappé abre el marcador y desata la euforia de la afición francesa. Francia se pone 1-0 arriba y domina el partido, encendiendo la ilusión de avanzar en el torneo.

India TV News

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· Jun 26, 2026

France's Ousmane Dembele sets new record with hat-trick, who will Norway face in round of 32?

France stormed to the top of Group I with a commanding 4-1 victory over Norway on the early hours of Friday, as Ousmane Dembele struck a sensational first-half hat-trick inside 32 minutes before Desire Doue added a late fourth to complete another emphatic World Cup statement.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 24, 2026

France records hottest day ever

France records hottest day ever

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 1, 2026

Mbappe dazzles as France march on at World Cup; Norway, Mexico advance

Mbappe dazzles as France march on at World Cup; Norway, Mexico advance

Daily Mail

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· Jul 8, 2026

Hot couture! Cool Chanel is the star in sizzling Paris, says LAURA CRAIK

Hot couture! Cool Chanel is the star in sizzling Paris, says LAURA CRAIK

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 5, 2026

Paul impresses on Tour debut

MADRID — It was the most hotly-anticipated Tour de France debut in decades, but teenage French sensation Paul Seixas was just in his “bubble”. The 19-year-old talent is France’s greatest hope to end their 41-year wait for a home Tour winner, and join the likes of record five-time victors Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault in [] The post Paul impresses on Tour debut appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jun 25, 2026

Montreal Jazz Festival kicks off 46th edition in downtown core

The 46th edition of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal kicked off Thursday in the Quartier des spectacles, launching 10 days of concerts running through July 4. Organizers say this year’s festival will feature more than 350 performances, with roughly two-thirds of shows offered free of charge across multiple outdoor and indoor stages. Opening [] The post Montreal Jazz Festival kicks off 46th edition in downtown core appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

The Independent

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· Jun 29, 2026

Paris mortuaries are full up as France counts the deaths from latest heatwave

France registered its hottest-ever day, breaking a record that had been set just the previous day

CBS Sports

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· Jun 26, 2026

France roasts Norway: Ousmane Dembélé steps into a starring role with fastest World Cup hat trick in 72 years

What was hoped to be a superstar head-to-head between Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland instead became a runaway reminder of France's greatness

Football365

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· Jul 8, 2026

Will World Cup champions-elect France make wingers trendy again?

France have been the most exhilarating team to watch across the tournament and they move with pace and width. It could catch on.

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 23, 2026

France records its hottest ever day as 40 people drown

France has recorded its hottest day on record, with temperatures reaching 44.3 degrees in the country's southwest. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu confirmed 40 people drowned in the country while swimming during the heatwave.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 1, 2026

Kylian Mbappe stars as France sets 2 new records in 3-0 win over Sweden

France progresses to the Round of 16 with a 3-0 win over Sweden, as Kylian Mbappé scores twice, setting records in their pursuit of a third World Cup title.

ABC News: Health

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· Jun 21, 2026

France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

France is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 23, 2026

France records hottest day ever as heatwave intensifies

Hundreds of temperature records broken as extreme heat grips

Fashion Bomb Daily

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· Jul 7, 2026

Claire’s Life: Day 1 At Paris Haute Couture Week in Balmain and Tony Ward

Happy Tuesday! Haute Couture Week in Paris kicked off yesterday! It is not only Haute Couture week–it is also Hot as Hades in Paris, with temperatures touching 100 degrees and venues with no AC OR fans! So that means dressing up and showing out is not always comfortable, but we do it for fashion. My [] The post Claire’s Life: Day 1 At Paris Haute Couture Week in Balmain and Tony Ward appeared first on Fashion Bomb Daily.

HESPRESS English

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· Jun 21, 2026

France presses ahead with street music festivals despite extreme heat

France on Sunday prepared to host its annual street music festival in boiling heat, with a third of the country placed on red alert and alcohol consumption banned in the streets. Every year on June 21, musicians take over France, filling bars, street corners and rooftops as revellers celebrate the start of summer — as [] The post France presses ahead with street music festivals despite extreme heat appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Le Monde

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· Jul 4, 2026

The incredible success of the de Gaulle biopic 'reflects the paradox embodied by the hero of Free France'

The first installment of La Bataille de Gaulle, released on June 3, got off to a disappointing start before box office numbers soared, driven by a historic heatwave and word of mouth. This is especially significant, as the film resonates with current events, writes Le Monde's culture columnist.

SkySports

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France pushing for opener against Paraguay in 38C Philadelphia heat LIVE!

France pushing for opener against Paraguay in 38C Philadelphia heat LIVE!

The West Australian

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· Jun 27, 2026

A charming portion of Paris

Charm in the French capital

BNO News

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· Jun 24, 2026

France records hottest day since records began during severe heatwave

France has recorded its hottest day ever as a severe heatwave pushed temperatures above 40°C (104°F) across large parts of the country, breaking all-time records and worsening drought and fire risks, according to the country’s meteorological agency. The national weather agency, Meteo-France, said Tuesday was the hottest day ever recorded in France, with an average [] The post France records hottest day since records began during severe heatwave appeared first on BNO News.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 24, 2026

France braces for another day of sweltering heat as Europe heatwave spreads

France is bracing for another day of exceptionally hot weather, with more than half the country remaining under a red heat alert on Wednesday.

Hi China

· Jul 6, 2026

French shoppers brawl over air conditioners in buying frenzy

France has been hit by an unprecedented heatwave recently, while unrest in Paris has forced multiple supermarkets to close. #Trending

101GREATGOALS.COM

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· Jul 1, 2026

Tchouameni rallies France around Deschamps: ‘We are going to try to give everything to make him as happy as possible’

France stormed into the last-16 of the World Cup with a win over Sweden.

Canada's National Observer

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· Jun 22, 2026

France braces for a week of extreme heat as red alerts spread

France gritted its teeth Monday for a week of record-busting temperatures, sweltering under a grueling heat wave that combines daytime highs above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) and sleep-robbing sweaty nights.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 22, 2026

France-Iraq World Cup game suspended due to severe weather alert

France were leading 1-0 at the interval in the Group I contest thanks to a Kylian Mbappe goal in the 14th minute. The post France-Iraq World Cup game suspended due to severe weather alert appeared first on Vanguard News.

Euronews

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· Jul 10, 2026

France fans erupt as Les Bleus down Morocco to reach semis

Scenes of jubilation unfolded in Paris and at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, as Les Bleus beat Morocco 2-0 on 09 July to secure a place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

brazilnews.net

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· Jul 8, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: French team share Mbappe-Dembele training moments ahead of blockbuster QF against Morocco

Massachusetts [US], July 8 (ANI): The France team offered fans a glimpse of the relaxed atmosphere in camp ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Morocco, sharing pictures of captain Kylian Mbappe and forward Ousmane Dembele embracing and laughing during a training session.The pictures, posted on the France team's official X account ahead of Thursday's (local time) last-eight clash in Massachus

Legal Insurrection

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· Jun 26, 2026

It’s Summer Again, So Media Tees-Up Another Round of ‘Heat Dome’ Mania

In response to the Western Europe summer heat wave, France bans drinking alcohol in public. The post It’s Summer Again, So Media Tees-Up Another Round of ‘Heat Dome’ Mania first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

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