Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 927, King Constantine II of Scotland, King Hywel Dda of Deheubarth, Ealdred of Bamburgh and King Owain of the Cumbrians accepted the overlordship of King Æthelstan of England, leading to seven years of peace in the north. In 1543, King Henry VIII of England marries his sixth and last wife, Catherine Parr, at Hampton Court Palace. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1947, Gareth Edwards, Welsh rugby player and sportscaster was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1969, Alan Mullally, English cricketer and sportscaster was born. In 1984, Gareth Gates, English singer-songwriter was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
UK heatwave alert: Temperatures could hit 38C across London and Southern England
Britain braces for an unprecedented June heatwave, with the Met Office issuing an amber extreme heat warning for four days. Temperatures are forecast to soar, potentially reaching 38C in England and challenging decades-old records. This intense heat, coupled with high humidity and warm nights, poses significant risks to health, infrastructure, and public services, prompting urgent advice for the public to stay safe and hydrated.
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MIT Technology Review
· Jun 26, 2026
Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why.
It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western Europe. Yesterday, the UK recorded its highest ever June temperature at 36.1 °C (about 97 °F). But as the weather app on my phone confirmed, it felt like 39 °C. It’s frightening that we are seeing such temperatures in
The Standard
· Jul 8, 2026
How hot will it get during the London heatwave? Temperatures set to rise even higher today
Will London survive the looming heatwave?
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 1, 2026
With Europe burning up in 40C heat, these are the perfect trips to book if you want to escape the hot weather
Temperatures reached more than 44C (111F) in south-west France this week and 40C (104F) in Paris. Across Europe, the average high temperature has hit the late 30s, almost 20 degrees above average for June. The current heatwave has been unusual in that temperatures have soared in northerly areas. Yet the expectation among meteorologists is that regular patterns [] The post With Europe burning up in 40C heat, these are the perfect trips to book if you want to escape the hot weather appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
JOE.co.uk
· Jul 1, 2026
Weather chart shows exact date UK faces hottest day in history
It looks like a long summer Weather forecasting models suggest temperatures could hit 41C in parts of the UK next week, while the Met Office says another heatwave is on the cards Brits could soon find themselves facing yet another heatwave as the UK may see its hottest day ever. According to the Met Office, []
Powerline
· Jun 27, 2026
Heat Wave!
Sometimes it gets hot. Even in Northern Europe, currently in the midst of a heat wave. Many people don’t realize that London is farther north than anywhere in the contiguous U.S. It is at the same latitude as Calgary, Canada. Paris is at the same latitude as North Dakota and Montreal. So Northern Europe has not generally been home to high temperatures. Thirty-one years ago, my wife and I and
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