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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1682, Jean Picard, French priest and astronomer (born 1620) passed away. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1813, Claude Bernard, French physiologist and academic (died 1878) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 1997, Jean-Kévin Duverne, French footballer was born. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
How Paris is using the Seine to keep cool during Europe’s latest heatwave
Scorching temperatures forced the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower to close earlier than usual this week
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South China Morning Post
· Jun 27, 2026
French heatwave packs hotels as city dwellers struggle to sleep
As France sweltered under one of the worst heatwaves ever recorded this week, city dwellers scrambled for any escape they could find, with many checking into hotels to benefit from air conditioning and access to pools. Temperatures in Paris hit a June record of 40.9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, a day after France recorded its hottest day since records began nearly 80 years ago. But few private flats in the country have air conditioning, particularly those in the densely populated capital....
Korea Times News
· Jun 23, 2026
Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters
Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters
Euronews
· Jun 22, 2026
Canal Saint-Martin becomes cooling spot as heatwave grips Paris
Paris faces extreme heat as crowds use fountains and the Canal Saint-Martin to cool off, while authorities impose alerts and safety measures.
The Independent
· Jun 26, 2026
Toddler dies in hot car after becoming trapped in 40C heatwave
Paris is recording temperatures well above 40C for the first time in 150 years
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 1, 2026
With Europe burning up in 40C heat, these are the perfect trips to book if you want to escape the hot weather
Temperatures reached more than 44C (111F) in south-west France this week and 40C (104F) in Paris. Across Europe, the average high temperature has hit the late 30s, almost 20 degrees above average for June. The current heatwave has been unusual in that temperatures have soared in northerly areas. Yet the expectation among meteorologists is that regular patterns [] The post With Europe burning up in 40C heat, these are the perfect trips to book if you want to escape the hot weather appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
The i Paper
· Jul 11, 2026
I’m a Brit in Paris – the city is a sweaty mess but here’s where I’ve found relief
As Europe swelters in its latest heatwave, Hannah Horsfield tells the i Paper how the French are trying to stay cool
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Related coverage for "How Paris is using the Seine to keep cool during Europe’s latest heatwave": South China Morning Post — French heatwave packs hotels as city dwellers struggle to sleep. Korea Times News — Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters. Euronews — Canal Saint-Martin becomes cooling spot as heatwave grips Paris. The Independent — Toddler dies in hot car after becoming trapped in 40C heatwave. Egyptian Gazette — With Europe burning up in 40C heat, these are the perfect trips to book if you want to escape the hot weather. The i Paper — I’m a Brit in Paris – the city is a sweaty mess but here’s where I’ve found relief