Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1623, William Bourchier, 3rd Earl of Bath (born 1557) passed away. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1892, Alexander Cartwright, American firefighter, invented baseball (born 1820) passed away. In 1942, Roy Palmer, English cricketer and umpire was born. In 1949, Douglas Hyde, Irish scholar and politician, 1st President of Ireland (born 1860) passed away. In 2000, Charles Merritt, Canadian colonel and politician, Victoria Cross recipient (born 1908) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
It started with a cup of tea
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The Standard
· Jun 29, 2026
Prince William shares unseen side of late Queen in touching new tribute
‘To this day, she’s given me a love of teatime,’ the Prince of Wales wrote
Irish News
· Jul 4, 2026
Sophie Clarke: In Belfast, saying no to a drink can feel stranger than saying say yes
It’s become one of the most recognisable parts of Irish culture, but our love of a drink can sometimes raise a few awkward questions...
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 28, 2026
Country Life: Brewing up a taste for NZ grown coffee
Country Life: Brewing up a taste for NZ grown coffee
Daily Mail
· Jul 4, 2026
Why hojicha is replacing matcha as the wellness crowd's favourite brew: All you need to know about the trendy tea
Why hojicha is replacing matcha as the wellness crowd's favourite brew: All you need to know about the trendy tea
Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 24, 2026
A soothing cup of herbal tea can begin in your garden
Drink a fragrant cup of herbal tea, and the intoxicating scent of steeped herbs might calm your mind before you even take a sip. Even better is when they come from your own backyard herb garden, AP reported. Mine includes several ingredients for my daily cup, and they’re all easy to grow and prepare. Herbal teas [] The post A soothing cup of herbal tea can begin in your garden appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
NDTV
· Jul 3, 2026
Assam 1st In India To Commercially Produce Matcha Tea, Sold For Rs 3,000 A Kg
The first commercially produced batch of Matcha tea was sold at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre for Rs 3,000, reflecting encouraging market interest in the premium product.
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Related coverage for " It started with a cup of tea ": The Standard — Prince William shares unseen side of late Queen in touching new tribute. Irish News — Sophie Clarke: In Belfast, saying no to a drink can feel stranger than saying say yes . The New Zealand Herald — Country Life: Brewing up a taste for NZ grown coffee. Daily Mail — Why hojicha is replacing matcha as the wellness crowd's favourite brew: All you need to know about the trendy tea. Egyptian Gazette — A soothing cup of herbal tea can begin in your garden. NDTV — Assam 1st In India To Commercially Produce Matcha Tea, Sold For Rs 3,000 A Kg