Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1406, William, Margrave of Hachberg-Sausenberg (died 1482) was born. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1912, William F. Walsh, American captain and politician, 48th Mayor of Syracuse (died 2011) was born. In 1918, Venetia Burney, English educator, who named Pluto (died 2009) 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 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2010, The Islamist militia group Al-Shabaab carries out multiple suicide bombings in Kampala, Uganda, killing 74 people and injuring 85 others. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Aspen Acres Fire destroys 155 structures, three Colorado wildfires burn over 25 000 ha (62 000 acres)
The Aspen Acres Fire destroyed at least 155 structures in Pueblo and Custer counties. This fire, together with Ferris and Gold Mountain fires burned a combined 25 077 ha (61 969 acres) across Colorado by late June 30, 2026. Critical fire weather conditions are forecast to continue supporting rapid fire growth through at least July 3. Source
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Al Arabiya English
· Jun 30, 2026
NASA Suggests 59,000 Buildings Damaged in Venezuela
NASA's preliminary radar imagery suggests close to 59,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed in the twin June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela, a far higher estimate than official figures released so far.
Washington Examiner
· Jun 26, 2026
Air Force’s ‘NASCAR pit crew’ forced into overdrive by Iran war
The U.S. Air Force‘s maintenance and sustainment efforts will be at full throttle following the war in Iran, where the service had dozens of aircraft damaged or destroyed. There were at least 42 U.S. aircraft lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, a Congressional Research Service report from May revealed. That total has increased since []
Daily Sabah
· Jun 30, 2026
Venezuela quakes damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings: NASA
Over 58,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed in the powerful twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela last week, according to a preliminary satellite assessment released by NASA. So...
JFeed
· Jul 9, 2026
Third Night of Strikes: Heavy Explosions Rock Iran's Strategic Coastal Cities Amid Supreme Leader Funeral Procession
As heavy explosions devastate strategic military coastal sectors inside Iran, President Donald Trump confirmed the total destruction of the regime's operational air fleets while Gulf states activate defensive systems against retaliatory ballistic strikes.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 10, 2026
Iran unleashes retaliatory strikes on US assets in the Middle East
US Central Command has confirmed 90 strikes on Iranian targets, including air defence systems and coastal surveillance assets – although it hasn’t yet commented on the latest strikes. Iran has, according to state-linked media, retaliated by targeting US assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Iraq. The tit-for-tat strikes have led to fears of a resumption of the war.
TASS
· Jun 29, 2026
Over 770 buildings damaged or destroyed by earthquake in Venezuela
National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez added that 189 buildings had completely collapsed
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Related coverage for "Aspen Acres Fire destroys 155 structures, three Colorado wildfires burn over 25 000 ha (62 000 acres)": Al Arabiya English — NASA Suggests 59,000 Buildings Damaged in Venezuela. Washington Examiner — Air Force’s ‘NASCAR pit crew’ forced into overdrive by Iran war. Daily Sabah — Venezuela quakes damaged or destroyed 58,000 buildings: NASA. JFeed — Third Night of Strikes: Heavy Explosions Rock Iran's Strategic Coastal Cities Amid Supreme Leader Funeral Procession. Sky News Australia — Iran unleashes retaliatory strikes on US assets in the Middle East. TASS — Over 770 buildings damaged or destroyed by earthquake in Venezuela