Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1872, Emil Hácha, Czech lawyer and politician, 3rd President of Czechoslovakia (died 1945) was born. In 1900, Marcel Paul, French communist politician and Holocaust survivor (died 1982) was born. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe declare independence from Portugal. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Three problems with the EU’s external action service — and a radical solution
Over recent decades, presidents and prime ministers have become the leading actors on foreign policy. The more important foreign policy debates now happen in the European Council, where the high representative has a relatively weak role. Henry Kissinger’s famous question, whom to call when the US wishes to talk to Europe, now has a clear answer: the president of the European Commission.
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POLITICO
· Jul 5, 2026
Metsola heads for clash with her own Parliament over child abuse bill
Parliament president and EU countries are playing procedural politics to pass a law to scan internet services for child abuse material.
Le Monde
· Jul 6, 2026
EU tells France to amend social media ban law
The European Commission said that the French draft law overlaps with the EU's online content law known as the Digital Services Act.
DW News
· Jul 9, 2026
Why Europe wants a digital euro | DW News
The digital euro is one step closer to reality after winning a key vote in the European Parliament today. It's not just about making payments easier. EU leaders see the digital currency as a way to reduce Europe’s dependence on American payment giants like Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay. #europe #euro #digitalpayments #cash #dwbusiness For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
ComputerWeekly
· Jul 2, 2026
Data dive: Kill switch and catch-up – can Europe close the sovereignty gap?
As the US demonstrates it can wield an AI ‘kill switch’, the EU and UK unleash a wave of sovereign tech measures. Can state-led industrial policy bridge a 2tn revenue chasm?
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 7, 2026
Lebih sejuta pembayar cukai dapat manfaat kelonggaran e-Invois
PETALING JAYA: Keputusan kerajaan melaksanakan program pengakuan sukarela e-Invois memberi ruang kepada perusahaan mikro, kecil dan sederhana (PMKS) menyesuaikan operasi tanpa berdepan tindakan penalti. Langkah itu mampu memberi manfaat kepada lebih sejuta pembayar cukai selepas kerajaan turut menaikkan ambang pengecualian e-Invois daripada RM500,000 kepada RM1 juta setahun. Selain itu, mempercepatkan tuntutan elaun modal bagi perbelanjaan ... Read more The post Lebih sejuta pembayar cukai dapat manfaat kelonggaran e-Invois appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Punching Bag Post
· Jul 10, 2026
The EU Just Legalized Scanning of Private Messages Without a Warrant
On July 9, 2026, the European Parliament allowed a law nicknamed “Chat Control” to pass, even though most of the lawmakers who showed up to vote were against it. The measure permits tech companies operating in the European Union to scan private messages, emails, and chats for law enforcment purposes without first getting a warrant [] The post The EU Just Legalized Scanning of Private Messages Without a Warrant appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.
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