Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1932, Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023) was born. In 1960, Joy Davidman, American-English poet and author (born 1915) passed away. In 1962, In an unprecedented action, British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismisses seven members of his Cabinet, marking the effective end of the National Liberals as a distinct force within British politics. In 1967, Richard Marles, Australian lawyer and politician, 50th Australian Minister for Trade and Investment was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1983, Gabrielle Roy, Canadian engineer and author (born 1909) passed away. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist, author, and academic (born 1919) passed away. In 2015, Martin Litchfield West, English scholar, author, and academic (born 1927) passed away. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Heatwaves can be a unifying call to fight climate change but they are only widening UK inequality

The Big Issue

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Heatwaves can be a unifying call to fight climate change but they are only widening UK inequality

Our long, hot summer shows action on climate change needs to be imminent. No one can be left behind, particularly on the street The post Heatwaves can be a unifying call to fight climate change but they are only widening UK inequality appeared first on Big Issue.

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Daily Mail

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· Jul 13, 2026

The Morning Poll: Should we do more to tackle climate change after the heatwaves?

The Morning Poll: Should we do more to tackle climate change after the heatwaves?

AzerNews

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· Jul 6, 2026

Europe’s heatwaves highlight growing climate risks, says COP29 President

Extreme heat waves observed in Europe and other regions of the world once again demonstrate that the impacts of climate change are intensifying.

Metro

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· Jun 27, 2026

Why do heatwaves ‘hit different’ in the UK?

The UK is boiling, and it is difficult to escape the heat.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jun 22, 2026

Türkiye's COP31 president discusses climate cooperation with UK energy secretary

Meeting during London Climate Action Week underscores cooperation on climate policy and COP31 preparations

WRAL News

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· Jul 1, 2026

As Raleigh swelters, new report shows World Cup heat is on the rise

As Team USA takes the field, a new analysis finds climate change is making World Cup host cities hotter, increasing heat risks for players and millions of fans.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 8, 2026

Kerajaan negeri perlu dilibatkan dalam agenda perubahan iklim

PETALING JAYA: Kerajaan negeri perlu dilibatkan secara lebih menyeluruh dalam merangka dasar dan strategi berkaitan perubahan iklim negara. Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata, libat urus itu penting bagi memastikan setiap dasar dan strategi dirangka secara inklusif, selaras dengan semangat Perlembagaan Persekutuan serta menghormati bidang kuasa dan peranan negeri. “Dalam Mesyuarat Majlis Tindakan Perubahan ... Read more The post Kerajaan negeri perlu dilibatkan dalam agenda perubahan iklim appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

9 News Australia

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· Jul 10, 2026

UK residents swelter through heatwave | 9 News Australia

The UK is sweltering through another heatwave, with parts of Europe also feeling the heat. #9News #Heatwave #UK #Europe #Swelter

JOE.co.uk

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· Jun 24, 2026

Why a heatwave in the UK feels hotter than 30C heat abroad

It’s baking out there Ever wondered why a heatwave in the UK feels so much hotter than temperatures abroad? Well, it turns out there’s a legit reason for it, and it’s not just in our heads. While temperatures of 30C can feel breezy and pleasant in the holiday hotspots like Spain and Portugal, in the []

Financial Times

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· Jun 24, 2026

Aircon: the latest front in France’s culture wars

As heatwave intensifies, far-right champions air conditioning while the left calls for renovations and green spaces

The Japan Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

Net-zero champion Europe snared by climate change on its doorstep

June's record-breaking heat wave in Europe has focused minds on the urgency of adapting to global warming in a continent once complacent about its relatively gentle climate.

DawnNews English

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· Jun 23, 2026

London Mayor Sadiq Khan Says Climate Change Is an Opportunity

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has emphasized that climate action should be viewed as an opportunity rather than a burden during remarks at London Climate Action Week. #sadiqkhan #climatechange #climateaction #london #environment #sustainability #uknews #worldnews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndotcom/ Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawn_com Website: www.dawn.com Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

The New European

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· Jun 26, 2026

The politics of air conditioning

As a killer heatwave grips France, an argument over air conditioning has become so fierce that it could sway the national political mood.

The Tribune

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· Jul 4, 2026

Cooling divide emerging as air conditioning deepens climate inequality in the UK, study finds

For decades, people in the UK tended to view air conditioning as something that belonged elsewhere. It was associated with office buildings, hotels and hotter countries rather than their own homes. But as summers become warmer and heatwaves more frequent, that picture is beginning to change. Colleagues and I analysed data from the English Housing []

The Standard

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· Jul 6, 2026

London weather LIVE: Capital to be hotter than Ibiza and Barbados as heatwave temperatures rise

The Met Office is forecasting a sudden jump in temperatures on Monday

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 27, 2026

Guterres: Climate Battle Will Be Won by Community Action, Not in Negotiation Halls

Guterres: Climate Battle Will Be Won by Community Action, Not in Negotiation Halls

The Wildlife News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Heatwaves And Wildfire

Most residents of the West are aware that summer days are getting warmer, and nights are not cooling as much as in the past. Climate change is real, whether the

Le Monde

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· Jun 24, 2026

Heatwave in Europe: From Spain to Germany, an unprecedented 'red zone' sweeps across continent

France's neighboring countries are also experiencing record-breaking heat. While some in the south are more accustomed to such weather, Europe remains overall insufficiently adapted to climate change, despite being highly exposed to its effects.

BBC News

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· Jun 22, 2026

UK set for hottest June day on record as searing heat continues

Heatwave conditions intensify across parts of England and Wales as the Met Office issues a rare red warning for extreme heat.

NPR News

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· Jul 7, 2026

As climate change damages streets and highways, the road ahead may be expensive

Heat waves are becoming more common and intense as a result of climate change — and roads are suffering as a result. Are the nation's roads up to meeting the challenge of a warmer, wetter future?

ArticleIFY

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· Jun 30, 2026

Climate Change Explained: The Science Behind It

ArticleIFY Climate Change Explained: The Science Behind It You see it on the news every single night. Record-breaking heatwaves baking entire continents, coastal towns desperately pumping out floodwaters, and wild, unpredictable swings in our seasonal weather patterns. We are living through a massive global shift, but underneath the loud headlines and the endless political arguments, a fundamental physical process is driving the chaos. [] Climate Change Explained: The Science Behind It Articleify Desk

Huffington Post

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· Jun 23, 2026

France Records Its Hottest Day Ever As Europe Withers In Early Heat Wave

Human-caused climate change is tied to increasingly extreme weather, and U.N. climate agency projections say the next five years are likely to shatter more heat records.

Novara Media

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· Jun 24, 2026

Greta Thunberg Slams UK Government Ahead of 40C Heatwave

Greta Thunberg has warned that 40C heatwaves in the UK are “only the beginning” and says Britain’s leaders have “their heads completely buried in the sand” regarding climate change. Her comments follow revelations that Labour ministers met fossil fuel industry lobbyists more than 500 times during the party’s first year in power, while Labour MPs []

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· Jun 26, 2026

The great overheating: Europe gets stuck with an ‘omega block’ weather pattern

The great overheating: Europe gets stuck with an ‘omega block’ weather pattern

Eunews

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· Jun 25, 2026

European Greens call for “extraordinary summit of leaders to address extreme heat”

The call to environment ministers to revitalise the Green Deal and eco-sustainable measures

Truthout

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· Jun 24, 2026

Record-Breaking Heat Wave Across Europe Signals Harsh Future of Climate Change

Scientists have stated that climate change is making record-breaking heat waves more frequent and intense.

Skift

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· Jun 24, 2026

London Climate Event on Extreme Heat Canceled Due to Extreme Heat

London and much of the UK are exposed to extreme heat, with buildings designed to retain warmth and little air conditioning. The science says it will only get worse.

The Independent

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· Jun 26, 2026

Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say

The record-breaking heat that’s scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study

TRT World

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· Jul 6, 2026

How climate change is changing summer, travel and the way we enjoy the outdoors

We explore the unusual Omega Block weather pattern driving dangerous heat across parts of Europe. We also examine how climate change is reshaping where people choose to travel, meet one cyclist inspiring communities to care for the environment one cleanup at a time, and explain why choosing the right sunscreen can protect both your health and the planet Host: Reagan Des Vignes Featuring: UN Tourism’s Anita Mendiratta; Holiday Extras’ Seamus McCauley; and climate walker, Jaydip Lakhankiya

Canada's National Observer

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· Jun 26, 2026

Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, say scientists

The record-breaking heat that's scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 24, 2026

WHO classifies European heatwaves as health emergency, urges urgent climate action

WHO classifies European heatwaves as health emergency, urges urgent climate action

NDTV

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· Jun 24, 2026

What Is Driving Europe's Heatwave?

Europe Heatwave: Scientists say there has been an increase in high pressure systems in Europe in recent decades but whether this is a consequence of climate change remains a subject of debate.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jun 26, 2026

Europe’s extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say

Europe’s extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 24, 2026

Deaths, disruptions across Europe: What you should know about the heatwave

Experts say the climate crisis is making Europe's heatwaves more frequent and more intense.

Business Today

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· Jun 27, 2026

'Development and climate action are now the same story': N K Singh says green transition must move from promises to delivery

Climate action has entered a new phase where the focus must shift from ambitious pledges to mobilising finance and delivering results, N.K. Singh said at London Climate Action Week. He stressed that affordable capital and stronger global cooperation will be critical to accelerating the green transition in emerging economies.

Powerline

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· Jun 26, 2026

Air Conditioning? It’s Illegal!

Britain is in even worse shape than I thought. From the Telegraph: “Air conditioning torn from homes under net zero clampdown.” Homeowners are being forced to tear out air conditioning from their private properties under climate laws, despite rising temperatures. Council planning officers ordered residents to remove air-con units over fears they produce too much carbon dioxide, stating they should only be used as a “last resort”. The net zero

Korea Times News

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· Jul 5, 2026

To avoid climate peril, the world must electrify

To avoid climate peril, the world must electrify

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Parliament says climate change has become a structural test for Morocco

Morocco’s upper house says climate change has become a structural test of public governance, warning that rising temperatures, prolonged drought and extreme weather now threaten water security, food sovereignty, territorial equity and the state’s ability to protect vulnerable communities. The report, prepared for the House of Councillors’ annual public policy evaluation session, reviews Morocco’s climate-related [] The post Parliament says climate change has become a structural test for Morocco appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

ANTARA News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Climate change shaping investment trends: Finance Ministry

Climate change is increasingly dictating global investment decisions as investors reckon with the transition and ...

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