Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. 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 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Mayor demands seat at table for Limerick in Aughinish discussions

Limerick Post Newspaper

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July 12, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks

Mayor of Limerick John Moran has demanded that Limerick have a seat at the table when it comes to discussions around the future of the Aughinish Alumina plant, following a vote in the European Parliament last week to call for an EU-wide ban on the export of alumina to Russia. While the Shannon Estuary-based Aughinish [] The post Mayor demands seat at table for Limerick in Aughinish discussions appeared first on Limerick Post.

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Limerick Post Newspaper

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· Jun 26, 2026

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· Jul 3, 2026

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· Jul 3, 2026

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· Jun 29, 2026

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Irish News

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· Jul 10, 2026

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· Jun 29, 2026

Members of the House of Representatives participate in the meetings of the standing committees of the Arab Parliament

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Related coverage for "Mayor demands seat at table for Limerick in Aughinish discussions": Limerick Post Newspaper — ‘Murder of councillors’ always come up trumps. Conservative Home — Antonia Cox: Reform UK’s councillors are facing the realities of power. Radio New Zealand — Ten bills to cross the lawmaking finishing line during urgency. TheJournal.ie — Who is the new Fianna Fáil lord mayor of Dublin?. Irish News — Belfast street sign at centre of the city’s latest Irish language row has word ‘loyalist’ plastered over it. Libyan News Agency — Members of the House of Representatives participate in the meetings of the standing committees of the Arab Parliament