Today in News History
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 1813, Claude Bernard, French physiologist and academic (died 1878) was born. In 1900, Marcel Paul, French communist politician and Holocaust survivor (died 1982) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) 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 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
'Impossible to sleep': A night in sweltering France, in search of a cool spot
With a heatwave bearing down, the French have taken to living after dark, chasing relief from the sun's lingering grip. From Paris to Saint-Malo, by way of Orléans, parks and pools stirred to life as soon as the day ended.
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 23, 2026
40 maut akibat panas di Perancis
PARIS: Perancis mengalami malam paling panas dalam sejarahnya dari Isnin hingga Selasa, ketika Perdana Menteri, Sebastien Lecornu berkata, 40 orang, kebanyakannya golongan muda telah lemas sejak 18 Jun di tengah-tengah gelombang haba yang teruk. Beliau berkata cuaca panas melampau yang melanda negara itu telah mendorong lebih ramai orang mencari tempat untuk menyejukkan badan di sungai, ... Read more The post 40 maut akibat panas di Perancis appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Daily Mail
· Jun 26, 2026
How the French are coping with their hottest days in history: Residents tell us they're taking 'zero' exercise, stopping work at 12 and blocking light all day to beat the heat
How the French are coping with their hottest days in history: Residents tell us they're taking 'zero' exercise, stopping work at 12 and blocking light all day to beat the heat
The Local France
· Jul 3, 2026
French Expression of the Day: Ne pas avoir la langue dans sa poche
This French expression is a good one to teach your unfiltered friend.
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....
DNyuz
· Jun 28, 2026
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This summer, the transatlantic culture war has fixated on an unlikely flash point: air-conditioning. Last weekend, I arrived in Paris at the beginning of the heat wave, or canicule, that has stifled the country and much of Europe. Temperatures in France have soared to record-breaking highs, reaching nearly 112 degrees Fahrenheit in certain parts of []
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Related coverage for "'Impossible to sleep': A night in sweltering France, in search of a cool spot": Utusan Malaysia — 40 maut akibat panas di Perancis. Daily Mail — How the French are coping with their hottest days in history: Residents tell us they're taking 'zero' exercise, stopping work at 12 and blocking light all day to beat the heat. The Local France — French Expression of the Day: Ne pas avoir la langue dans sa poche . South China Morning Post — French heatwave packs hotels as city dwellers struggle to sleep. DNyuz — What the New AC Culture War Is Really About