Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1882, The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1950, J. R. Morgan, Welsh author and academic was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1985, Orestis Karnezis, Greek footballer was born. In 1990, Caroline Wozniacki, Danish tennis player was born. In 2006, John Spencer, English snooker player and sportscaster (born 1935) passed away. In 2010, Spain defeats the Netherlands to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Johannesburg. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
How Gibraltar got the best of both worlds
Next week residents of the Rock will be able to travel anywhere in the Schengen area without restriction, leaving the UK in the shade
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· Jul 6, 2026
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· Jun 23, 2026
Every prime minister in the 21st century ranked from worst to best
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Related coverage for "How Gibraltar got the best of both worlds": Utusan Malaysia — Sepanyol tekad lunas dendam. JOE.co.uk — Every prime minister in the 21st century ranked from worst to best. Canada Sports Betting — Portugal vs. Spain Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/6/26). MyJoyOnline — Bellingham and Kane secure top spot for England. Irish News — Dani Olmo: Spain focused only on beating Belgium, not World Cup glory. The i Paper — Wonderwall is the perfect anthem for emotionally constipated England