Today in News History
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 1302, Pierre Flotte, French politician and lawyer passed away. In 1616, Samuel de Champlain returns to Quebec. In 1908, Friedrich Traun, German sprinter and tennis player (born 1876) passed away. In 1920, In the East Prussian plebiscite the local populace decides to remain with Weimar Germany. In 1943, Robert Malval, Haitian businessman and politician, 5th Prime Minister of Haiti was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2015, André Leysen, Belgian businessman (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The Belgians are different
The World Cup highlights cultural differences between continents and countries. Korean fans shocked the world with how they cleaned up after themselves. The rest of the world isn’t so fastidious. Americans shocked the world with how welcoming and friendly we were. Most of the world isn’t so welcoming and kind. European fans impress Americans with []
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Argentina beat Switzerland to set up World Cup semifinal against England
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇦🇷 Argentina officially advances to the FIFA World Cup semifinal after defeat [...]
Argentina set up titanic World Cup semifinal against England with extra-time victory over Switzerland after Breel Embolo's embarrassing red card
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Euro Weekly News
· Jun 21, 2026
Belgium wants tougher proof from EU jobseekers and some could lose residency after six months
EU citizens who move to Belgium to look for work could soon face much tougher checks, under a new Belgian []
NBC News
· Jul 1, 2026
¿Será su última oportunidad? Bélgica con responsabilidad de trascender se prepara para los 16vos
Bélgica tiene la última oportunidad de conquistar el Mundial con su generación dorada que está caducando. Courtois, De Bruyne y Lukaku quieren dar el salto de calidad.
Hot Air
· Jul 6, 2026
Too Fun to Check: Belgians Blue Over Red-Card Trump; UPDATE
Too Fun to Check: Belgians Blue Over Red-Card Trump; UPDATE
Football365
· Jun 21, 2026
Could Belgium manage the unthinkable and pull off a World Cup group-stage exit?
Belgium might yet pull off the difficult trick of getting themselves knocked out of this World Cup at the group stage. They look awful tired.
HESPRESS English
· Jul 8, 2026
Moroccans remain Belgium's largest non-EU community, Report finds
People of Moroccan origin remain the largest non-European Union community in Belgium, with nearly three-quarters having acquired Belgian citizenship, according to a new analysis based on the 2026 annual report of Myria. The analysis, prepared by migration researcher Hassan Bentaleb for the Migapress Observatory, found that 359,491 people in Belgium were originally Moroccan nationals, representing [] The post Moroccans remain Belgium's largest non-EU community, Report finds appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.
RedState
· Jul 2, 2026
Morning Minute: Bring on Belgium!
Morning Minute: Bring on Belgium!
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Related coverage for "The Belgians are different": Euro Weekly News — Belgium wants tougher proof from EU jobseekers and some could lose residency after six months. NBC News — ¿Será su última oportunidad? Bélgica con responsabilidad de trascender se prepara para los 16vos. Hot Air — Too Fun to Check: Belgians Blue Over Red-Card Trump; UPDATE. Football365 — Could Belgium manage the unthinkable and pull off a World Cup group-stage exit?. HESPRESS English — Moroccans remain Belgium's largest non-EU community, Report finds. RedState — Morning Minute: Bring on Belgium!