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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1893, They Even Fear His Horses, American tribal chief (born 1836) passed away. In 1951, Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland. In 1974, Jarno Trulli, Italian race car driver was born. In 1975, Diego Spotorno, Ecuadorian actor was born. In 1979, Libuše Průšová, Czech tennis player was born. In 1979, Lucinda Ruh, Swiss figure skater and coach was born. In 1985, Guillermo Ochoa, Mexican footballer was born. In 1988, Tulisa, English singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 1997, Miguel Ángel Blanco, Spanish politician (born 1968) passed away. In 2013, Henri Julien, French race car driver (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Tánaiste says he is 'concerned' by lack of registration system for e-scooters

His comments come following two serious e-scooter incidents on Irish roads in the last 24 hours.
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MyJoyOnline
· Jul 8, 2026
Chamber for Local Governance blames Aboboya operators for illegal waste dumping crisis
President of the Chamber of Local Governance, Richard Fiadomor, has blamed tricycle operators, popularly known as Aboboya, for the increasing number of illegal waste-dumping sites in Accra and other major cities.
Global News
· Jul 1, 2026
Ontario’s new auto insurance rules now in effect, but choice comes with some risk
As part of the new rules, some who may have been previously covered by another driver’s policy such as pedestrians and cyclists may no longer be eligible for accident benefits.
The Moscow Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Russian Regions Begin Odd-Even Gasoline Rationing
Drivers with license plates starting with an odd digit are allowed to buy gasoline on odd-numbered days of the month. Those with license plates starting with an even digit — with zero considered an even number — are restricted to even-numbered days.
Daily Mail
· Jun 27, 2026
REVEALED: Drivers can take to the road aged 16 - if they are on benefits
REVEALED: Drivers can take to the road aged 16 - if they are on benefits
Nepal News
· Jul 9, 2026
जरिवाना नतिर्ने दुई लाखभन्दा बढी चालकको सेवा रोक्का
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Brisbane Times
· Jul 9, 2026
One week into e-bike crackdown, 63 bikes and scooters seized
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· Jul 3, 2026
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Euro Weekly News
· Jun 29, 2026
Ride a motorbike in Spain? These three everyday habits could soon set you back €200
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 28, 2026
BUDI Diesel benarkan subsidi dipindah kepada ahli keluarga
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Toronto Sun
· Jul 2, 2026
‘Driver behaviour’ the issue, not new highway speeds of 110 km/h
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CityNews Montreal
· Jun 25, 2026
Carney says new Canadians told to surrender citizenship documents deserve answers
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DailyGenius.com
· Jul 5, 2026
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BERNAMA
· Jul 2, 2026
General : Loke Urges MyLesen B2 Recipients To Ride Responsibly, Obey Traffic Laws
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Jamaica Information Service
· Jun 24, 2026
Motorcyclists Must Be Licensed to Use the Road
Motorcyclists are being reminded that under the new Road Traffic Act they are required to have a valid rider’s licence to use the road. Motorcyclists account for 35 or 26 []
ArcaMax
· Jul 9, 2026
US to explore allowing driverless cars without steering wheels
The head of the top U.S. auto safety regulator said the agency “absolutely” will consider ending requirements that driverless cars include steering wheels, a potential boon for Tesla Inc. and other robotaxi companies rethinking traditional ...
NDTV
· Jul 7, 2026
Character Certificates, Local Focus: Maharashtra To Overhaul Bike Taxi Rules
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The Tico Times
· Jun 23, 2026
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The Epoch Times
· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jul 12, 2026
Six dead as driver rams into crowd at Chilean festival
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· Jul 5, 2026
Police arrest 89 drivers over covered, missing number plates in Ogun
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· Jul 9, 2026
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WRAL News
· Jun 23, 2026
Three arrested in Nash County after deputies seize over 1,000 grams of drugs
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Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 2, 2026
Confessions of a car-illiterate driver
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Quartz
· Jul 9, 2026
California DMV tells 11,000 drivers to redo written knowledge test or lose license
About 11,000 people who tested between July 2025 and April 2026 have 30 days to retest; noncompliance could cost them their driving privileges
Sky News
· Jul 3, 2026
'We should not look like kids and clowns': F1 drivers criticise Lego car parade
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The Leader
· Jun 30, 2026
DGT Introduces New Rules to Promote Safer Routes to School
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MaltaToday
· Jul 1, 2026
Seven people caught misusing relatives’ Blue Badges in Mater Dei carpark crackdown
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· Jun 23, 2026
America turns 250 this year. Don’t celebrate with a trip to jail.
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· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jul 2, 2026
Spanish government accused of adding voters with new citizenship law
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· Jun 30, 2026
Spain's mass migrants regularization drive sees 1M applications
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Daily Dot
· Jun 22, 2026
Video of 10 LAPD Vehicles Chasing 2 Kids on a Mini Bike Sparks Debate: “Your Tax Dollars at Work”
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· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jun 21, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
News24 | More than one million migrants seek legal status in Spain scheme
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