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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 982, Landulf IV, Lombard prince passed away. In 982, Gunther, margrave of Merseburg passed away. In 1260, The Livonian Order suffers its greatest defeat in the 13th century in the Battle of Durbe against the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1558, Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul de Thermes at Gravelines. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
15 geological formations and the extraordinary processes that created them

From hexagonal basalt columns to giant underground crystals, these 15 formations show how heat, water, pressure and time shape the planet's most unusual landscapes
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New Scientist
· Jul 3, 2026
A volcano has erupted remnants of Earth's primordial magma ocean
Earth was once covered by a global magma ocean, which later cooled and crystallised – now traces of this primordial event have been found in magma from a young volcano in the Indian Ocean
The West Australian
· Jul 1, 2026
Terrain strikes high-grade clay-hosted rare earths hit near Esperance
Terrain Minerals’ drilling has confirmed a broad clay-hosted rare earths system near Esperance in WA, with 71 of holes intercepting anomalous mineralisation, including a high-grade heavy rare earths zone.
ScienceDaily
· Jul 10, 2026
NASA satellites are watching Earth's newest island rise from the sea
A newly discovered underwater volcanic eruption north of Papua New Guinea is unfolding in one of the world's most poorly mapped ocean basins. Satellites have spotted steam plumes, ash, thermal hotspots, and huge floating pumice rafts, suggesting magma is rising surprisingly close to the surface. Scientists are now watching closely to see if the eruption creates a new island, offering a rare opportunity to observe the birth of new land as it happens.
Sydney Morning Herald
· Jul 6, 2026
Dalaroo homes in on source of Greenland rare earths
Dalaroo Metals says its mapping in Greenland has defined fertile source rocks, including interpreted eudialyte-bearing granites, for its widespread rare earths sediment discovery.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 23, 2026
Resurrecting Herodium: A royal desert fortress awakens After 2,000 years
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KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls
· Jul 8, 2026
MAP: Hunt For This Colorful, Sparkling, Coveted Idaho Mineral
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Times of India
· Jul 1, 2026
Jet-black Sahara volcano and skull-shaped crater captured in stunning NASA astronaut photo
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The Watchers
· Jul 4, 2026
Hybrid seismic swarm recorded in Tenerife, Spain
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· Jun 26, 2026
USA Rare Earth: Rare Earth Powerhouse In The Making
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· Jun 30, 2026
Did aliens actually build the pyramids? 👽
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· Jun 22, 2026
The most peaceful and relaxing vacation destinations in the world
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· Jun 21, 2026
The First Stonehenge Solstice Alignment 10,000 Years Ago | Hugh Newman | Origins
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jul 10, 2026
Scientists Identify 73 Previously Unknown Underwater Volcanoes
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Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Three consecutive earthquakes strike Sanaa, Lahj
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· Jun 26, 2026
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· Jul 9, 2026
Curiosity Sees Martian Sulfur Up Close
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· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jun 24, 2026
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· Jun 22, 2026
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Euro Weekly News
· Jul 3, 2026
18th-Century Spanish warship wreck identified off coast in San Pedro
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BoingBoing
· Jul 7, 2026
A volcano froze crops worldwide in 1453
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Ancient Pages
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Ancient Underground Circle Discovered At Machrie Moor On The Isle Of Arran
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· Jul 2, 2026
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AzerNews
· Jun 27, 2026
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· Jul 15, 2025
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