Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1743, In the Battle of Dettingen, George II becomes the last reigning British monarch to participate in a battle. In 1794, Philippe de Noailles, French general (born 1715) passed away. In 1806, British forces take Buenos Aires during the first of the British invasions of the River Plate. In 1885, Pierre Montet, French historian and academic (died 1966) was born. In 1965, Simon Sebag Montefiore, English journalist, historian, and author was born. In 1976, Air France Flight 139 (Tel Aviv-Athens-Paris) is hijacked en route to Paris by the PFLP and redirected to Entebbe, Uganda. In 1977, France grants independence to Djibouti. In 1991, Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav troops, tanks, and aircraft, starting the Ten-Day War. In 2000, Pierre Pflimlin, French lawyer and politician, Prime Minister of France (born 1907) passed away. In 2007, Tony Blair resigns as British Prime Minister, a position he had held since 1997. His Chancellor, Gordon Brown succeeds him. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

'Took away my freedom': 10 years on, how Brexit affected Brits in France

The Local France

June 25, 2026

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'Took away my freedom': 10 years on, how Brexit affected Brits in France

Ten years on from the historic vote, readers of The Local explain how Britain’s decision to leave the European Union has affected them on a personal level, from worries over paperwork and money to a loss of a sense of identity and freedom to move around the continent.

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