Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 815, Wu Yuanheng, Chinese poet and politician (born 758) passed away. In 884, Huang Chao, Chinese rebel leader (born 835) passed away. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1919, Hau Pei-tsun, 13th Premier of the Republic of China (died 2020) was born. In 1925, Huang Zongying, Chinese actress and writer (died 2020) was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1983, Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler was born. 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. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

8 dead, 1 missing in China tornado, days after warning of extreme weather ahead

South China Morning Post

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July 7, 2026

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8 dead, 1 missing in China tornado, days after warning of extreme weather ahead

Eight people have died and one remains missing after rainstorms and tornadoes hit central China, while rescue parties in the south are continuing to evacuate residents amid flood warnings. Meteorologists warn that China faces “complex” flood prevention challenges this year, with heavy rain, typhoons, flooding and other geological disasters happening across the country. Parts of the central province of Hubei were hit with strong winds and rain on Monday night, according to the provincial...

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Korea Times News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Tornadoes and storms in central China leave at least 11 people dead

Tornadoes and storms in central China leave at least 11 people dead

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 7, 2026

Ribut ragut lapan nyawa di tengah China

BEIJING: Sekurang-kurangnya lapan maut selepas ribut petir melanda wilayah Hubei di tengah China, ketika pihak berkuasa mengeluarkan amaran mengenai hujan lebat yang dijangka melanda beberapa kawasan lain di negara itu. Menurut agensi berita Xinhua, angin kencang dengan kelajuan mencecah 149 kilometer sejam melanda bandar Huangshi, Huanggang, Ezhou dan Xianning dalam tempoh kira-kira empat jam pada ... Read more The post Ribut ragut lapan nyawa di tengah China appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

BNO News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Tornado kills 4, injures more than 170 in central China

A tornado tore through a city in central China, killing at least 4 people, leaving 1 person missing and injuring more than 170 others, according to local officials. The tornado struck Huangzhou District in Huanggang, a city in Hubei province about 50 miles east of Wuhan, as violent storms moved through the area on Monday [] The post Tornado kills 4, injures more than 170 in central China appeared first on BNO News.

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 7, 2026

Storms, strong winds kill 8 in central China

Storms, strong winds kill 8 in central China

BERNAMA

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· Jul 7, 2026

World :  11 Dead, 1 Missing After Thunderstorms, Gales Hit Central China's Hubei

WUHAN (China), July 7 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Eleven people were killed and one remains missing after thunderstorms and gales brought by severe convective weather hit the eastern part of central China's Hubei Province on Monday night, according to the provincial authorities, reported Xinhua.

Independent Online

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· Jul 7, 2026

Severe storms in China leave 15 dead, 9 missing and thousands evacuated

Severe storms in China leave 15 dead, 9 missing and thousands evacuated

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 7, 2026

4 Dead, 8 Missing After Heavy Rains Hit Guangxi Region in Southern China

4 Dead, 8 Missing After Heavy Rains Hit Guangxi Region in Southern China

The West Australian

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· Jul 7, 2026

China tornadoes wreak havoc as typhoon looms offshore

Powerful winds have devastated parts of China's Hubei province and left at least 11 people dead, all while the country braces for monster Typhoon Ravi.

The Watchers

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘Historically rare’ tornado strikes Huanggang, causing extensive urban damage in Hubei Province, China

A rare tornado struck the urban area of Huanggang, Hubei Province, between 20:10--20:30 LT on July 6, 2026, causing widespread destruction across residential neighborhoods, industrial facilities, and logistics parks. Huanggang's on-site command headquarters said the tornado produced winds exceeding Force 15 on the Chinese wind scale during what it described as a historically rare event for the city. Still preliminary numbers mention up to 12 fatalities and hundreds injured. Source

BOL News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Weather update: Three days of rain forecast in UAE from tomorrow

Winds are expected to stay between 10 and 25 kph. The post Weather update: Three days of rain forecast in UAE from tomorrow appeared first on BOL News.

CNN

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· Jul 7, 2026

A tornado tore through this Chinese city

A tornado has torn through Ezhou City in China's Hubei province, with state media saying that at least 11 people were killed. In nearby Huanggang, video shows high winds sweeping debris through the streets.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 6, 2026

Windstorms, rain over next two days

Windstorms, rain over next two days

Off The Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Tornadoes and storms in central China leave at least 11 people dead, over 330 injured

At least 11 people were killed and hundreds more injured after tornadoes hit a central province in China, state media reported on Tuesday. Several areas in the eastern Hubei province were battered by thunderstorms on Monday night and the severe weather was affecting 14,600 people, the official state news agency Xinhua reported. Over 330 people []...Click to read more

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Chilling visuals of violent tornado in China surface as storm, heavy rain kill 10

According to Chinese state media, a severe convective storm in the central province of Hubei killed eight people and left one person missing.

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 7, 2026

Man Blown From 12th-Floor Apartment in Deadly Tornado Disaster

Xinhua News Agency / Xinhua News Agency/Getty ImagesA 30-year-old man was blown out of his 12th-floor apartment after a powerful tornado tore through central China, leaving him critically injured as the deadly storm devastated parts of Hubei province. The man, who was inside his home in the city of Huanggang, was swept away along with furniture, including a sofa and cabinets, when the tornado struck, according to local media reports. He was later rescued and taken to a hospital intensive care unit. The violent storm killed at least 11 people and injured more than 331 others after winds reached up to 160 mph, ripping apart homes, overturning vehicles and damaging farmland. More than 4,800 houses were damaged across Hubei, a major industrial region. Authorities said the extreme weather was linked to the combination of Typhoon Maysak and the region’s early-summer rainy season. Tornadoes are uncommon in Hubei province, with the region’s previous major tornado reported in May 2021.Read it at CNNRead more at The Daily Beast.

The Rising Nepal

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· Jun 27, 2026

Monsoon likely to expand, heavy rain forecast in Koshi province

Kathmandu, June 27: The monsoon winds are currently affecting the entire areas of Koshi, Madhesh, and Bagmati Provinces,...

Hi China

· Jul 7, 2026

Drone footage captures tornado devastation in Huanggang

Drone footage shows the aftermath of a powerful tornado in Huanggang City, central China's Hubei Province. With peak wind speeds exceeding Force 15, the tornado left widespread damage. Rescue and recovery efforts are underway. #Trending

RAPPLER

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· Jun 21, 2026

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco nears typhoon category

Severe Tropical Storm Francisco (Mekkhala) has maximum sustained winds of 110 km/h on Sunday morning, June 21

Reuters

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· Jul 10, 2026

Typhoon Bavi approaches Japan, Taiwan and China

A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan's southwest on July 10, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could be the region's most destructive storm in years. The storm is also expected to hit Taiwan and China on July 11. Ryan Woo has more. #typhoon #typhoonbavi #japan #taiwan #china

ABC News

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· Jul 11, 2026

More than 1 million evacuated Typhoon Bavi hits China

It was the second typhoon in a week to impact China in just over a week.

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 8, 2026

Powerful tornado kills 11, injures more than 600 in China's Hubei province

ALBAWABA- At least 11 people were killed and more than 600 others injured after a powerful tornado swept through parts of Hubei Province in central China on Wednesday, according to local authorities...

WRAL News

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· Nov 11, 2025

Severe thunderstorm watch underway for Wake, Durham, Orange counties

Scattered severe storms are possible late on Monday, a WRAL Weather Alert Day. The Triangle is under a Level 2 risk for severe weather. The biggest threat is damaging wind gusts.

9 News Australia

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· Jul 5, 2026

The deadliest strain of bird flu reaches NSW | 9 News Australia

The first suspected case of deadly bird flu in NSW has now been confirmed, and now, hundreds of personnel are scouring the coastline to spot any infected seabirds. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

The Economic Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Storms kill at least 8 in China as Typhoon Bavi looms

Storms kill at least 8 in China as Typhoon Bavi looms

The Tribune

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· Jul 12, 2026

1.7 mn evacuated as typhoon Bavi wreaks havoc in China

Bavi previously brought strong winds and rain to Japan's southern islands and Taiwan. It was the second typhoon in a week to impact China in just more than a week's time. The first, Maysak, made landfall in southern China last weekend, Al Jazeera reported.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 11, 2026

Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds, rain hit Japan's southern islands

TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 11, (AP): Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, as Taiwan and eastern China brace for the powerful storm with evacuatio...

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Storm Winds Send Debris Flying Across Street in China

Footage shows strong winds whipping debris through a street in Huanggang, in central China’s Hubei province. #China

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 1, 2026

Hong Kong to issue No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday as tropical depression nears

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will issue the No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday, potentially marking the city’s first storm of the year, as a tropical depression approaches. The Hong Kong Observatory said the storm was expected to enter within 800km (497 miles) of the city later on Wednesday, before moving towards the vicinity of Hainan Island and Beibu Wan,...

Sky News

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· Jul 8, 2026

China braces for super typhoon after severe flooding and thunderstorms leave multiple people dead

China braces for super typhoon after severe flooding and thunderstorms leave multiple people dead

Ariana News

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· Jul 3, 2026

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands

France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess ​deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring ‌across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise. Experts have said the heatwave, which lasted from about June ​20-28, was the worst recorded in Europe, causing disruption to ​power generation, damaging infrastructure [] The post At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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