Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1806, At the insistence of Napoleon, Bavaria, Baden, Württemberg and thirteen minor principalities leave the Holy Roman Empire and form the Confederation of the Rhine. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1939, Bill Cooper, American football player was born. In 1941, Benny Parsons, American race car driver and sportscaster (died 2007) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1966, Jeff Bucknum, American race car driver was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 2003, Mark Lovell, English race car driver (born 1960) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The 27 Member States remain divided over zero-emission cars
Brussels – There is still no agreement on the revision of the regulation on zero-emission cars and vans. The 27 Member States remain divided between those who support promoting electric vehicles and those who wish to retain combustion engines (albeit running on alternative fuels). These differences emerged yesterday (25 June) at the Environment Council meeting []
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