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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1789, Jacques Necker is dismissed as France's Finance Minister sparking the Storming of the Bastille. In 1882, The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War. In 1943, Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1973, Varig Flight 820 crashes near Paris on approach to Orly Airport, killing 123 of the 134 on board. In response, the FAA bans smoking in airplane lavatories. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 1992, Mohamed Elneny, Egyptian footballer was born. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Riots in London After France Beats Morocco
London descended into chaos as Moroccan fans swarmed the streets following France’s 2-0 victory in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal. According to local reports, one riot police officer was injured and taken to a medical facility.
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 4, 2026
Orang ramai berebut dapatkan penyaman udara, kipas kerana cuaca panas
PARIS: Suasana huru-hara tercetus di Perancis apabila orang ramai dilapor bergaduh sesama sendiri demi mendapatkan unit penyaman udara dan kipas angin menjelang gelombang haba yang dijangka membadai hujung minggu ini. Kekacauan bermula selepas sebuah rangkaian pasar raya terkemuka berikrar untuk menyediakan 200,000 unit kipas dan alat penyaman udara di rak-rak jualan mereka pada Khamis. Pengumuman ... Read more The post Orang ramai berebut dapatkan penyaman udara, kipas kerana cuaca panas appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Fox News
· Jul 10, 2026
London descends into disorder as Morocco fans flood streets after World Cup elimination by France
Riot police clashed with large crowds on Edgware Road in northwest London after France eliminated Morocco from the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.
JFeed
· Jul 10, 2026
Violent Riots Erupt Across Europe After Morocco's World Cup Elimination | WATCH
Riot police clash with Morocco fans in London, Amsterdam and Brussels after World Cup elimination, with antisemitic chants reported in The Hague.
Daily Mail
· Jul 10, 2026
Trouble on the streets of London and Paris after France knock Morocco out of the World Cup
Trouble on the streets of London and Paris after France knock Morocco out of the World Cup
Reuters
· Jul 10, 2026
Clashes after France knocks Morocco out of World Cup
Crowds gathered in the streets of London in the early hours of July 10 following the World Cup quarter-final clash between France and Morocco. Media reports said several people were arrested for violent disorder. #france #morocco #london #fifaworldcup #football 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
The Standard
· Jul 10, 2026
Fans riot in London with police officer knocked unconscious after France beat Morocco in World Cup
Police make arrests as chaos erupts on Edgware Road
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Related coverage for "Riots in London After France Beats Morocco": Utusan Malaysia — Orang ramai berebut dapatkan penyaman udara, kipas kerana cuaca panas. Fox News — London descends into disorder as Morocco fans flood streets after World Cup elimination by France. JFeed — Violent Riots Erupt Across Europe After Morocco's World Cup Elimination | WATCH. Daily Mail — Trouble on the streets of London and Paris after France knock Morocco out of the World Cup. Reuters — Clashes after France knocks Morocco out of World Cup. The Standard — Fans riot in London with police officer knocked unconscious after France beat Morocco in World Cup