Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1882, The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War. In 1916, Hans Maier, Dutch water polo player (died 2018) was born. In 1934, Engelbert Zaschka of Germany flies his large human-powered aircraft, the Zaschka Human-Power Aircraft, about 20 meters at Berlin Tempelhof Airport without assisted take-off. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1962, Project Apollo: At a press conference, NASA announces lunar orbit rendezvous as the means to land astronauts on the Moon, and return them to Earth. 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, America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
How the EU can respond to China shock 2.0
For much of this year, European attention has inevitably been absorbed by the antics of Donald Trump – from his audacious decapitation strike on Venezuela, to his threats to seize Greenland, to his reckless war against Iran that plunged the Middle East into turmoil and delivered the biggest oil shock in decades.
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ComputerWeekly
· Jul 2, 2026
Data dive: Kill switch and catch-up – can Europe close the sovereignty gap?
As the US demonstrates it can wield an AI ‘kill switch’, the EU and UK unleash a wave of sovereign tech measures. Can state-led industrial policy bridge a 2tn revenue chasm?
South China Morning Post
· Jul 7, 2026
Europe could prosper as China’s trade ally rather than adversary
The European Commission has been clearly signalling its intention to wage a trade war against China. Brussels’ intent to counter the so-called China shock 2.0 – the wave of subsidised Chinese exports such as electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels and batteries – is no longer merely a verbal threat but appears to be an imminent decision. Comparing current trade tensions between the European Union and China with the trade conflict between Europe and Japan in the 1970s and 1980s reveals striking...
Malay Mail
· Jun 29, 2026
Malaysia’s nuclear footprint is bigger than many realise, stretching from rice fields to cancer wards
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 — As conflict in the Middle East threatens to disrupt global energy markets and reignite con...
ING Think
· Jul 9, 2026
ECB minutes reveal June hike was more than just an insurance move
EUROPE: The just-released minutes of the ECB’s June meeting confirmed its inflation concerns, but gave few hints at what the next steps might be
The Slovenia Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Europe and China Must Pivot from Tech Rivalry to "Constructive Engagement" in AI Era, Warn Leaders at CEIBS Forums
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM / PARIS, FRANCE - Media OutReach Newswire - 26 June 2026 - As artificial intelligence reshapes global power dynamics, European and Chinese leaders are warning that the EU and China must move beyond zero-sum competition to harness their complementary strengths in AI governance ...
Le Monde
· Jul 1, 2026
Europe's response to the shock of Chinese competition remains slow as it tries to strengthen its defenses
On July 1, the European Union will impose new taxes on small parcels and raise tariffs on steel imports. This is yet another example of the measures the 27 member states have taken to try to slow down China's relentless advance – efforts that take time, all while China continues to quickly gain market share.
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Related coverage for "How the EU can respond to China shock 2.0": ComputerWeekly — Data dive: Kill switch and catch-up – can Europe close the sovereignty gap?. South China Morning Post — Europe could prosper as China’s trade ally rather than adversary. Malay Mail — Malaysia’s nuclear footprint is bigger than many realise, stretching from rice fields to cancer wards. ING Think — ECB minutes reveal June hike was more than just an insurance move. The Slovenia Times — Europe and China Must Pivot from Tech Rivalry to "Constructive Engagement" in AI Era, Warn Leaders at CEIBS Forums. Le Monde — Europe's response to the shock of Chinese competition remains slow as it tries to strengthen its defenses