Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1451, Barbara of Cilli, Slovenian noblewoman passed away. In 1897, Salomon August Andrée leaves Spitsbergen to attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon. In 1920, In the East Prussian plebiscite the local populace decides to remain with Weimar Germany. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1974, Alanas Chošnau, Lithuanian singer-songwriter was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1979, Raio Piiroja, Estonian footballer was born. In 1993, Heini Salonen, Finnish tennis player was born. In 2005, Frances Langford, American actress and singer (born 1913) passed away. In 2013, Emik Avakian, Iranian-American inventor (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Weather to shift sharply in Latvia as warmer air returns after a cool spell
Friday will be mostly cloudy, with occasional clear spells, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre (LVĢMC). Scattered rain showers are expected across much of the country overnight, while during the day precipitation will mainly affect southern Latvia. Light to moderate northerly winds will prevail, while along the coast northerly to northeasterly winds [] The post Weather to shift sharply in Latvia as warmer air returns after a cool spell appeared first on Baltic News Network.
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Baltic News Network
· Jun 27, 2026
Heat wave to reach Latvia this weekend
A wave of much warmer air will move into Latvia over the weekend and on Monday, bringing a significant rise in temperatures, according to the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre. While on Saturday temperatures of up to 31 degrees Celsius are expected only in some areas, Sunday and Monday will bring heat of between [] The post Heat wave to reach Latvia this weekend appeared first on Baltic News Network.
Reuters
· Jun 22, 2026
Temperatures soar across Europe
Temperatures are set to climb across Europe, with a projected 104 degrees Fahrenheit across parts of France, while Northern Europe including Belgium and the UK are expecting temperatures over 86 Fahrenheit and even hotter in the coming days, as seen in a graphic. The heat surge on June 21, the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and typically the start of the three hottest months of the year, raised concerns of an early and persistent onset of extreme conditions, prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots. #europe #heatwave #france #italy #belgium #climatechange
CBC News
· Sep 18, 2025
Heat snaps: See how Europe's record heat wave is affecting day-to-day life
Heat snaps: See how Europe's record heat wave is affecting day-to-day life
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.
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 4, 2026
Montreal weather: Sunshine and summer heat settle in for the weekend
Montrealers woke up to a warm Saturday with a mix of sunshine and cloud, setting the stage for a classic stretch of summer weather as temperatures climb through the long-range forecast. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, skies will feature a mix of sun and cloud today with northwest winds increasing to 20 km/h [] The post Montreal weather: Sunshine and summer heat settle in for the weekend appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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Related coverage for "Weather to shift sharply in Latvia as warmer air returns after a cool spell": Baltic News Network — Heat wave to reach Latvia this weekend. Reuters — Temperatures soar across Europe. CBC News — Heat snaps: See how Europe's record heat wave is affecting day-to-day life. Egyptian Gazette — With Europe burning up in 40C heat, these are the perfect trips to book if you want to escape the hot weather. CityNews Montreal — Montreal weather: Sunshine and summer heat settle in for the weekend