Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. 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 1949, Douglas Hyde, Irish scholar and politician, 1st President of Ireland (born 1860) passed away. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1984, Michael McGovern, Northern Irish footballer was born. In 1989, Nick Palmieri, American ice hockey player was born. In 1991, Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer was born. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2024, Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Lise Hand: In this heat, Irish summers just aren't what they used to be
Narrative Analysis: Transfer
We once lathered on tanning oil and prayed for sunshine. Now every heatwave comes with wildfire maps, health warnings and an uneasy feeling that something is off.
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· Jun 25, 2026
Joint warmest June day ever for Northern Ireland - here are the hottest spots of the day
Today was the joint hottest June day ever recorded in Northern Ireland.
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· Jun 25, 2026
'It's rotten': Irish people across Europe are sweltering in record-breaking heat
Red alerts have been issued for cities across the continent.
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· Jun 26, 2026
Government issues statement on maximum working temperature as heatwave fries UK
It comes as the UK experienced its hottest ever June day this week Brits across the country are feeling the heat, as the mercury soars this week, and red weather warnings being issued for parts of the country. Earlier this week the previous amber warning was upgraded to a red ‘danger to life’ extreme heat []
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· Jun 29, 2026
TikTok’s Favorite Shimmering Body Oil Trend Is Giving Golden-Hour Skin
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· Jun 29, 2026
Ireland weather: Next heatwave incoming as Met Eireann reveals exactly when 25C returns
Both the latest weather maps and Met Eireann have suggested another spell of hot weather could be on the way for Ireland within days.
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Related coverage for "Lise Hand: In this heat, Irish summers just aren't what they used to be": The News Letter — Joint warmest June day ever for Northern Ireland - here are the hottest spots of the day. TheJournal.ie — 'It's rotten': Irish people across Europe are sweltering in record-breaking heat. JOE.co.uk — Government issues statement on maximum working temperature as heatwave fries UK. E! Online — TikTok’s Favorite Shimmering Body Oil Trend Is Giving Golden-Hour Skin. Sada Elbalad — Light and Easy Summer Meals That Keep You Refreshed During Hot Days. Irish Mirror — Ireland weather: Next heatwave incoming as Met Eireann reveals exactly when 25C returns