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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 1908, Alain Cuny, French actor (died 1994) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1962, Luc De Vos, Belgian singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2014) was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1993, Dan Eldon, English photographer and journalist (born 1970) passed away. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. 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.
In heatwave, some French museums and monuments become cool havens while others are forced to close
Several cultural venues have transformed into climate refuges by offering free admission, while others have had to stop welcoming visitors due to the extreme heat.
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The West Australian
· Jun 27, 2026
A charming portion of Paris
Charm in the French capital
Brisbane Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Inside the spectacular revival of a French hotel icon
Once the most desirable coastal spot in all of Europe, the glamour is returning to the French Riviera as grand hotels and cultural landmarks are restored.
Korea Times News
· Jun 23, 2026
Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters
Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters
Daily Sabah
· Jun 29, 2026
As Europe heats up, Italy's ancient trulli offer a cool refuge
Once relics of a bygone way of life, the iconic dry-stone dwellings with conical roofs dotted across Puglia are in increasing demand as cool havens in Italy's sweltering south...
CNN
· Jun 22, 2026
Parisians cope with intense heat wave
Parisians are doing what they can to stay cool as residents in France try to cope with the blistering heat. CNN's Melissa Bell reports from Paris.
Le Monde
· Jun 25, 2026
'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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Related coverage for "In heatwave, some French museums and monuments become cool havens while others are forced to close": The West Australian — A charming portion of Paris. Brisbane Times — Inside the spectacular revival of a French hotel icon. Korea Times News — Scorching heat shuts Paris landmarks early as France swelters. Daily Sabah — As Europe heats up, Italy's ancient trulli offer a cool refuge. CNN — Parisians cope with intense heat wave. Le Monde — 'Impossible to sleep': A night in sweltering France, in search of a cool spot