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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1926, Thomas Clark, American politician (died 2020) was born. In 1950, George Nelson, American astronomer and astronaut was born. In 1964, Charlie Hides, American drag queen and comedian was born. In 1967, Tom Simpson, English cyclist (born 1937) passed away. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1982, Simon Clist, English footballer was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1985, Abdallah El Said, Egyptian footballer was born. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
The crowd-free beach under 2 hours from London where you won’t fight for space
Visit this unspoiled beach during the heatwave!
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Metro
· Jul 4, 2026
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The Standard
· Jul 6, 2026
London's lie-in: Capital resembles ghost town at 'rush hour' after England's electrifying 4am win over Mexico
Normally bustling central London streets virtually empty after millions stay up to watch historic win
Daily Mail
· Jul 9, 2026
The Wimbledon queue tent mountain: Discarded sleeping bags and camping gear left by fans piles up in park next to All England Club
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· Jul 3, 2026
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Us Weekly
· Jul 13, 2026
21 Summer Dresses With Pure Amalfi Coast Rich Girl Energy
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Hello Magazine
· Jul 2, 2026
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People.com
· Jul 11, 2026
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The Local Germany
· Jul 1, 2025
Seven of the coolest places in Berlin and Brandenburg to visit on hot summer days
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· Jun 28, 2026
[PHOTO] Beach welcomes summer visitors
[PHOTO] Beach welcomes summer visitors
Euro Weekly News
· Jul 11, 2026
Summer rush parking eased as Benalmadena creates 40 new beachfront parking spaces
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· Jun 22, 2026
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· Jul 4, 2026
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· Jul 6, 2026
Snoop Dogg Shut Down Montauk’s Surf Lodge for the Fourth of July Weekend
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· Jun 28, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jul 12, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
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Related coverage for "The crowd-free beach under 2 hours from London where you won’t fight for space": Metro — Why stop at 30 minutes? The best mega walks in London. The Standard — London's lie-in: Capital resembles ghost town at 'rush hour' after England's electrifying 4am win over Mexico . Daily Mail — The Wimbledon queue tent mountain: Discarded sleeping bags and camping gear left by fans piles up in park next to All England Club. BingNews — Pourquoi San Francisco reste l'une des villes les plus fascinantes des États-Unis. Us Weekly — 21 Summer Dresses With Pure Amalfi Coast Rich Girl Energy. Hello Magazine — Inside HELLO!'s exclusive Wimbledon VIP Suite - including a luxury caviar station. People.com — Who Gets to Sit in the Wimbledon Royal Box? Here’s How to Score an Invite to the Exclusive Seats. The Local Germany — Seven of the coolest places in Berlin and Brandenburg to visit on hot summer days . Korea Times News — [PHOTO] Beach welcomes summer visitors. Euro Weekly News — Summer rush parking eased as Benalmadena creates 40 new beachfront parking spaces. UrduPoint — Abu Dhabi Festival, Vienna Philharmonic present Summer Night Concert. ArcaMax — Q&A: The Beach Boys' Mike Love and John Stamos talk July 4th at Hollywood Bowl. Quartz — The best — and most practical — cities in the U.S. for conferences. Brisbane Times — Surf Hotel. The Independent — More than 15,000 Vespas from across the world swarm Rome as iconic scooter celebrates anniversary. ABC7 New York — Beachgoers soak in the 4th of July holiday sun at Robert Moses State Park . Vogue — Snoop Dogg Shut Down Montauk’s Surf Lodge for the Fourth of July Weekend. Reuters — London Climate Action Week faces heatwave reality. Sada Elbalad — Egyptian Fans Paint an Extraordinary Picture Outside the Egypt-Belgium Match Stadium in Seattle. The West Australian — Stars descend on Manhattan, Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. The korea Herald News — BTS sets concert attendance record at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. KTLA 5 — Fans gather at Venice Beach in SoCal for World Cup watch party. DNyuz — This Summer, Midtown Manhattan Is Taking Center Stage. Seeking Alpha — Travelers: Strong Fundamentals Reflected In The Recent Rally (Downgrade). KTTH – 770 AM – Seattle — Rantz: Seattle’s hot new bistro is a rent-free homeless tent at 6th and Blanchard. Commercial Observer — Former Downtown Brooklyn Macy’s Slated for Dramatic Retail Makeover. Irish News — Is Southampton the history-packed summer break you’ve never thought of?. Associated Press — Brazil vs. Japan: LIVE watch party of 2026 World Cup. BBC News — A very British love affair - why Wimbledon regulars keep coming back. Middle East News 247 — This Summer Stay Downtown