Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1939, Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer was born. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1969, Henry George Lamond, Australian farmer and author (born 1885) passed away. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. In 2010, Harvey Pekar, American author and critic (born 1939) passed away. In 2014, Alfred de Grazia, American political scientist and author (born 1919) passed away. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Arthur Kennedy Writes: Rains, flood and sanitation

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July 12, 2026

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Arthur Kennedy Writes: Rains, flood and sanitation

I am an angry, demoralized Ghanaian and you should be too. The rains came-- garbage and cars and people floated down our streets and we wailed! Predictably, the President declared a National Clean-up exercise and piles of garbage have been dug from gutters-- waiting to be returned to the drains by future rains.

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How other outlets are covering this story

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The Suburban

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· Jul 8, 2026

Website comment: The science behind the flooding

User: rickytarr

Palo Alto Online

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· Jun 24, 2026

California extended a lifeline to some of its aging mobile home parks. What happened next?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The roads used to flood at Shady Lane Estates whenever it rained. Water pooled on the mostly-dirt roads that ran through the mobile home park, combining with the waste of constantly backed-up septic tanks. Early on those wet mornings, parents would pack their []

ANTARA News

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· Jul 6, 2026

BNPB distributes clean water to drought-hit communities in Java

Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has ensured clean water distribution to residents facing ...

Global News

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· Jul 6, 2026

‘Far as the eye can see’: Saskatchewan communities clean up after floods

Michael Weger, Saskatchewan's community safety minister, says he visited flooded areas over the weekend and saw people removing soaked carpets and couches from their homes.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 3, 2026

Irish gardener warns don't just water leaves in July – it could do more harm than good

EXCLUSIVE: Veteran horticulturist Peter Dowdall (The Irish Gardener) has listed the most common watering mistakes people make during the warmer weather

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 29, 2026

Monday’s rains among highest in several years — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has attributed the devastating floods that swept through large parts of Accra on Monday to a combination of unprecedented rainfall, inadequate drainage infrastructure and years of unplanned development that have obstructed the natural flow of stormwater.

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Related coverage for "Arthur Kennedy Writes: Rains, flood and sanitation": The Suburban — Website comment: The science behind the flooding. Palo Alto Online — California extended a lifeline to some of its aging mobile home parks. What happened next?. ANTARA News — BNPB distributes clean water to drought-hit communities in Java. Global News — ‘Far as the eye can see’: Saskatchewan communities clean up after floods. Irish Mirror — Irish gardener warns don't just water leaves in July – it could do more harm than good. MyJoyOnline — Monday’s rains among highest in several years — Mahama