Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. 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 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2002, Nico Williams, Spanish footballer was born. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say

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July 12, 2026

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Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say

The unnamed pair were found semi-conscious with 40 burns after being trapped by the blazes raging through Almeria province, according to local media

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Sweden Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

Burned British couple found alive in ravine after wildfire in southern Spain

Burned British couple found alive in ravine after wildfire in southern Spain

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 12, 2026

Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires

A British couple have been found down a ravine, badly burned and semi-conscious, after being caught up in the deadly wildfires that tore through Spain's Almeria province, according to local media.

The Olive Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

Brits believed to be among victims of ‘worst-ever Andalucia fire’, authorities say, as 23 reported missing

FOUR Brits are believed to be among the 11 victims of a devastating Andalucia fire – the deadliest in the region since records began. Emergency services told The Olive Press

BBC News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed

At least four Britons are believed to be among the victims of the blaze, which left another 23 people missing.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 10, 2026

11 dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village

Eleven people were killed and 19 are missing after a wildfire tore through a Spanish village, with four victims who may have been British who were burned in their car, authorities said on Friday. Authorities said many of the victims may be foreign tourists visiting Bedar, a small village in Los Gallardos district, but that they were still confirming their identities. They described victims trying to flee the fast-moving blaze through difficult, forested terrain. About 400 firefighters and troops...

Irish News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Northern Ireland Fire Service says Eleventh Night bonfire ‘most probable cause’ for Greenisland homes burned down

Embers from Co Antrim bonfire probable cause of blaze that took memories and history from elderly couple

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Related coverage for "Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say ": Sweden Herald — Burned British couple found alive in ravine after wildfire in southern Spain. MyJoyOnline — Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires. The Olive Press — Brits believed to be among victims of ‘worst-ever Andalucia fire’, authorities say, as 23 reported missing. BBC News — Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest wildfires as at least 12 killed. South China Morning Post — 11 dead, 19 missing as Spain wildfire roars through village. Irish News — Northern Ireland Fire Service says Eleventh Night bonfire ‘most probable cause’ for Greenisland homes burned down