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 1906, Herbert Wehner, German politician, Minister of Intra-German Relations (died 1990) was born. In 1920, In the East Prussian plebiscite the local populace decides to remain with Weimar Germany. In 1922, Fritz Riess, German-Swiss racing driver (died 1991) was born. 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 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1974, Hermann Hreiðarsson, Icelandic footballer and manager was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1979, Claude Wagner, Canadian lawyer, judge, and politician (born 1925) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Heatwave Sweeps Across Germany
Germany is bracing for extreme temperatures as a heatwave that has claimed dozens of lives across Western Europe moves eastward, with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C. The same weather system has already brought record June heat to the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland and Germany, and could intensify further as it advances toward Poland. Germany's national weather service reported a preliminary temperature reading of 41.3°C near the city of Saarbrücken, close to the French border, potentially setting a new benchmark for the current heat episode. Across Europe, the heatwave has disrupted rail services, strained power generation, prompted school closures, and led authorities to cancel outdoor events and impose restrictions aimed at protecting public health. Officials have also warned of possible damage to infrastructure, including buckled rail tracks and cracked roads, as soaring temperatures continue to affect large parts of the continent.
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UrduPoint
· Jun 21, 2026
European heatwave sweeps across continent
European heatwave sweeps across continent
Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 27, 2026
Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves east
Germans braced for sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in Western Europe was expected to move east after temperatures broke records above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all experienced record heat in June, and the weather system could test more records as [] The post Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves east appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 27, 2026
Heatwave Sweeps Europe as Temperatures Soar
A deadly heatwave continued sweeping across Western Europe on Saturday, with Germany and Italy facing scorching temperatures as the extreme weather moved eastward after exceeding 40°C in several countries. Britain, France, Switzerland and Germany have all recorded unusually high June temperatures, while forecasters warned that additional records could be broken as the heat advances toward [] The post Heatwave Sweeps Europe as Temperatures Soar appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 29, 2026
Europe swelters as heatwave moves east
Europe swelters as heatwave moves east
ABC News
· Jun 27, 2026
Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic
A heat wave is hitting central and eastern Europe, with record temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 22, 2026
Europe hit by severe heatwave as temperatures top 40°C
Europe, June 22 (SANA) A major heatwave is sweeping across Europe, pushing temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in several countries and prompting health alerts, school closures and emergency measures, officials said Monday. In France, three people have died from heat-related complications, while around 2,700 schools have been closed or adjusted their schedules amid soaring temperatures. []
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Related coverage for "Heatwave Sweeps Across Germany": UrduPoint — European heatwave sweeps across continent. Egyptian Gazette — Germany hit by record temperatures as heatwave moves east. Voice of Nigeria — Heatwave Sweeps Europe as Temperatures Soar. Borneo Bulletin — Europe swelters as heatwave moves east. ABC News — Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic. Syrian Arab News Agency — Europe hit by severe heatwave as temperatures top 40°C