Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1888, Zygmunt Janiszewski, Polish mathematician and academic (died 1920) was born. In 1892, Bruno Schulz, Ukrainian-Polish author and painter (died 1942) was born. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1954, Wolfgang Dremmler, German footballer and coach was born. In 1962, Luc De Vos, Belgian singer-songwriter and guitarist (died 2014) was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1986, Simone Laudehr, German footballer was born. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (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.

Merkel's official portrait unveiled | DW News

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June 30, 2026

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Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel chose an artist more than 40 years younger than her to paint her official state portrait. Now, the painting is finally being revealed. #dwnews #merkel #germany For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

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DNyuz

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· Jul 10, 2026

Photos of the Week: Rabbit Beach, Puffin Census, Wild Horses

Mike Blake / ReutersMarseel Bahnan, originally from Iraq, poses with her face painted in the colors of the U.S. flag during a World Cup watch party in San Diego, California, as the United States played against Belgium on July 6, 2026. Nathan Howard / ReutersLightning strikes behind the illuminated Washington Monument as people gather to []

DW News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Angela Merkel’s official portrait revealed — and it says a lot | DW News

Five years after leaving office, Angela Merkel is back in the spotlight - this time on canvas. Her official portrait has been unveiled in Berlin, carefully composed to reflect how she wants to be remembered. From subtle symbols to a striking choice of color, every detail appears deliberate. But beyond the artwork, the portrait raises a bigger question: how does Germany look back on the Merkel era today? 0:00 Offical Merkel prortrait unveiled in Berlin 0:32 DW Chief Political Editor Michael Küfner has more #dwcurrentaffairs #merkel #germany For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 10, 2026

Why Barack Obama Loved Michelle Obama’s 2012 Dress So Much

Kevin Lamarque / Reuters,© Kevin Lamarque / ReutersFormer President Barack Obama, 64, shared his favorite look in his style icon wife’s enviable wardrobe.On July 8, Barack and Michelle Obama spoke with InStyle about the fashion display inside the newly opened Obama Presidential Center Museum in Chicago.While reflecting on the exhibit, which showcases some of the most memorable outfits worn by the 62-year-old former first lady, Barack noted he was “pleased” to spot one of his all-time favorites.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Townhall

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· Jul 8, 2026

About That Black Woman Photographed With a Bunch of Supposed White Nationalists in DC...

About That Black Woman Photographed With a Bunch of Supposed White Nationalists in DC...

CNN

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· Jul 7, 2026

Masked white nationalists flood DC for the 4th: What one man saw

Masked members of a white supremacist group called Patriot Front marched through Washington, DC, on Saturday. A viral image of a Black woman surrounded by the group emerged over the weekend. CNN speaks to another man who was similarly surrounded while riding the Metro. 0:00 Masked white nationalists march in DC 4:20 Why Roswell Encina believes he represents the American dream 5:48 Trump’s Interior Secretary responds to the white nationalist march Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #independenceday #Trump #News Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #independenceday #Trump #News

The Independent

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· Jun 21, 2026

Trump baffles internet with picture of woman and message of ‘great daughter’ - but nobody is sure who she is

The 80-year-old president raised eyebrows after sharing an image of a mysterious blonde woman on Truth Social

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