Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1693, John Ashby, English admiral (born 1640) passed away. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. 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 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

[Video] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — WATCH: The US Fifth Fleet base in Juffair, Bahrain, is reportedly under direc [...]

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[Video] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — WATCH: The US Fifth Fleet base in Juffair, Bahrain, is reportedly under direc [...]

— WATCH: The US Fifth Fleet base in Juffair, Bahrain, is reportedly under direct attack by missiles and drones.@IntelSlava

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Sputnik

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· Jul 5, 2026

Russia-China Naval Drills Begin Near Qingdao

A detachment of Russia’s Pacific Fleet has arrived at the naval base in Qingdao, China, for the joint Russia-China exercise Maritime Interaction-2026, the Pacific Fleet press service said.

TASS

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· Jun 25, 2026

US builds naval presence in Asia-Pacific region to deter China — State Department

According to Assistant Secretary of the United States for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Michael DeSombre, two US Coast Guard patrol ships were sent to the Subic Bay military base in the Philippines

Splash247

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· Jul 10, 2026

Union Maritime widens newbuild push with VLGC debut

Diversified UK owner Union Maritime has been linked to its first very large gas carrier newbuilding order. Market sources and shipping data platforms list the Laurent Cadji-led company with two VLGC/VLAC newbuildings at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. The ships, costing roughly 234m in total, are expected to deliver in 2029. Neither Union

CNN

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· Jul 11, 2026

Onboard the closest Navy ship to Iran

CNN's Pamela Brown goes onboard the USS Frank E. Petersen destroyer, the closest Navy ship to Iran, as tensions have risen in the region again.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

Russian warships dock in Chinese port ahead of Joint Sea exercises

Russian naval vessels arrived in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao on Sunday ahead of joint maritime drills. They include the Varyag, a Slava-class guided-missile “carrier-killer” cruiser, as well as the Ufa, a diesel-electric attack submarine, the naval arm of the People’s Liberation Army Northern Theatre Command wrote on social media on Sunday. A welcome ceremony was held at the dock to greet the Russian forces, who starting on Monday, will be taking part in the annual Joint Sea...

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 27, 2026

Seized Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker ‘Deliver’ Arrives in Marseille

On Friday, June 26, the Russian shadow fleet tanker Deliver, which was intercepted by the French Navy near Sicily on Tuesday, was escorted into the Gulf of Fos near Marseille. The Mediterranean Maritime Prefecture announced that the vessel will remain anchored under the jurisdiction of the Marseille prosecutor as part of an investigation into flag requirement violations. To secure the area, strict maritime and aerial exclusion zones have been established around the ship.

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Related coverage for "[Video] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — WATCH: The US Fifth Fleet base in Juffair, Bahrain, is reportedly under direc [...]": Sputnik — Russia-China Naval Drills Begin Near Qingdao. TASS — US builds naval presence in Asia-Pacific region to deter China — State Department. Splash247 — Union Maritime widens newbuild push with VLGC debut. CNN — Onboard the closest Navy ship to Iran. South China Morning Post — Russian warships dock in Chinese port ahead of Joint Sea exercises. Kyiv Post — Seized Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker ‘Deliver’ Arrives in Marseille