Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1344, Ulrich III, Count of Württemberg (born c. 1286) passed away. In 1459, Kaspar, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken, German nobleman (died 1527) was born. In 1866, Princess Irene of Hesse and by Rhine (died 1953) was born. In 1908, Friedrich Traun, German sprinter and tennis player (born 1876) passed away. In 1911, Erna Flegel, German nurse who was still present in the Führerbunker when it was captured by Soviet troops (died 2006) was born. In 1919, The eight-hour day and free Sunday become law for workers in the Netherlands. In 1928, Greville Janner, Baron Janner of Braunstone, Welsh-English lawyer and politician (died 2015) was born. In 1943, Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1974, Pär Lagerkvist, Swedish novelist, playwright, and poet Nobel Prize laureate (born 1891) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
German word of the day: Hitzekoller
Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities
It’s hot out there! And when the heat won’t quit, tempers begin to fray. Here’s a German word that perfectly captures that boiling-point moment when your shirt sticks to your back and even the smallest inconvenience feels like a personal attack.
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DW News
· Jun 22, 2026
"Björn Höcke is a neo-Nazi." | DW Berlin Briefing
This is Melanie Amann's description of the leader of Germany's far-right AfD party in Thuringia. The journalist and author points to a growing "numbness" in German society when it comes to the AfD's rhetoric and ideas. In the latest episode of Berlin Briefing, we examine how the AfD is seeking to reshape Germany’s understanding of its past and why Höcke's remarks are so controversial. #dwberlinbriefing #dwgermanpolitics For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 7, 2026
Head of Zelenskyy's Office warns of new "escalatory steps" from Poland
Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, believes the escalation in Ukrainian-Polish relations will peak this week, linked to Poland's National Day of Remembrance of Victims of the Volyn tragedy. [The Volyn (Volhynia) tragedy was a series of events that led to the ethnic cleansing of the Polish and Ukrainian populations in 1943 during World War II. It was part of a long-standing rivalry between Ukrainians and Poles in what is now Ukraine's west. Poland considers the Volyn tragedy a genocide of Poles – ed.]
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· Jul 2, 2026
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