Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1907, Henrik Sillem, Dutch target shooter and jurist (born 1866) passed away. In 1927, Mimar Kemaleddin Bey, Turkish architect and academic, designed the Tayyare Apartments (born 1870) passed away. In 1941, World War II: Montenegrins begin the Trinaestojulski ustanak (Thirteenth of July Uprising), a popular revolt against the Axis powers. In 1951, Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. 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 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 2000, Jan Karski, Polish-American activist and academic (born 1914) passed away. 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.
Beneath Helsinki: The Massive Bomb Shelter Network Designed for Nearly One Million People

Hidden beneath the streets of Helsinki lies one of the world's most extensive civil defense networks. Designed to protect nearly one million people in the event of war or a nuclear emergency, Finland's underground shelter system has once again attracted international attention as regional security concerns continue to grow. Helsinki's Underground City Built for Emergencies According to The Times, Helsinki may appear to be a typical Nordic capital, but beneath the city stretches a vast network of approximately 5,500 underground shelters capable of accommodating almost one million people during a nuclear strike or other major emergency. Jukka-Pekka Schroderus, a security official, said much of the underground infrastructure is leased for everyday use during peacetime to ensure the facilities remain fully operational and ready for rapid activation if needed.
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Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 2, 2026
More than 52,000 people took shelter in Kyiv metro during Russian nighttime attack – photos
A total of 52,500 Kyiv residents took shelter at metro stations during Russia's combined missile and drone attack on the capital on the night of 1-2 July – the highest number recorded in recent years.
BNO News
· Jul 2, 2026
9-story building partially collapses in Kyiv during Russian attack
A 9-story apartment building has partially collapsed in Kyiv, trapping people inside, as Russia carries out one of its heaviest attacks on the Ukrainian capital in recent months, according to Ukrainian officials. The collapse was reported early Wednesday, where emergency crews are heading to the scene, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The number of [] The post 9-story building partially collapses in Kyiv during Russian attack appeared first on BNO News.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 2, 2026
Children, Pets, and Sirens: Massive Russian Strike Forces Thousands Into Kyiv Metro
Thousands of Kyiv residents spent the night in metro stations with children, pets, and blankets, as Russian missiles and drones struck the capital, killing at least two people and injuring more than a dozen.
Meduza.io
· Jul 2, 2026
52,000 Kyiv residents sheltered in the subway during Russia’s strike — the highest number on record
Some 52,500 Kyiv residents — including 4,500 children — took shelter in the city’s subway stations during Russia’s massive attack in the early hours of July 2, city authorities said.
Reuters
· Jul 3, 2026
Survivors retrieve belongings from homes after Russian strike
Residents of a damaged Kyiv apartment building recovered what remained of their belongings as rescuers sifted through rubble for survivors, a day after a Russian attack killed at least 30 people in the deadliest strike on the city this year. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4wmgvcj 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 29, 2026
‘Terrorist nests’ targeted along Afghan border
‘Terrorist nests’ targeted along Afghan border
Associated Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Russia’s attack on Ukraine kills at least 20 people in Kyiv
Loud explosions shook the Ukrainian capital for hours during the night, with many people sheltering in subway stations after authorities issued air raid warnings. Emergency crews were still digging through the rubble of collapsed and charred apartment buildings in search of victims as dawn broke. The AP's Samya Kullab reports from Kyiv. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
BoingBoing
· Jun 22, 2026
A 20-mile maze under Budapest hid a secret WWII aircraft engine plant
The Kőbánya cellar system under the 10th district of Budapest is, according to Wikipedia, the largest cellar complex in the country — a network of tunnels estimated at 32 to 35 km long beneath 44 to 54 acres. It began in the Middle Ages as an underground limestone quarry that supplied stone for the Hungarian Parliament, the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, and the State Opera House. — Read the rest The post A 20-mile maze under Budapest hid a secret WWII aircraft engine plant appeared first on Boing Boing.
NPR News
· Jul 2, 2026
A major Russian attack kills 17 in Kyiv as Ukraine keeps striking Moscow's oil sector
Loud explosions shook Kyiv for hours during the night, with many people sheltering at subway stations. Emergency crews were digging through the rubble of collapsed buildings in search of victims.
Times of India
· Jul 6, 2026
Russia strikes Kyiv with 68 missiles, 351 drones; 11 killed ahead of Nato summit
A devastating overnight Russian missile and drone barrage claimed at least 11 lives and injured over 60 in Kyiv and its surroundings. Residential areas bore the brunt, with buildings destroyed and rescue efforts underway. This intense assault, preceding a key NATO summit, follows another deadly strike on the capital. Ukraine also reported drone attacks within Russia, escalating regional security concerns.
ArcaMax
· Jul 6, 2026
Russia strike exposes Ukraine air defense gap before NATO summit
A deadly overnight attack on the eve of the NATO summit highlighted Kyiv’s growing vulnerability as shortages of U.S.-made Patriot air defenses become acute and peace talks remain stalled. Eleven people were killed and 60 injured in the ...
Watchdog Report
· Jul 8, 2026
Drones Sweep BJ’s After Shocking Collapse
A 50-foot section of the ceiling crashed down inside a packed BJ’s Wholesale Club in New Jersey — with 27 shoppers inside — and somehow, not one person was hurt. Story Snapshot About 20 of the roof at BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, New Jersey, collapsed on July 6, 2026, during heavy rain. All []
The Kyiv Independent
· Jul 6, 2026
'Everything just kept detonating' — Devastating Russian attack hits quiet Kyiv suburb of Vyshneve
Residents of the small town of Vyshneve, on Kyiv's western edge, have described scenes of terror amid Russia's latest devastating missile and drone attack on the capital, as they found themselves fleeing a series of massive explosions after a strike on the town.A huge
Euromaidan Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1590: Russia’s largest attack on Kyiv in months kills 25 — a record 52,500 shelter underground
A record 52,500 people sheltered in the Kyiv metro overnight as Russia mounted its heaviest strike on the capital in months; separately, Kyiv stayed silent on its first ballistic missile and left Moscow's defense ministry to announce the weapon.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 6, 2026
Tembok pagar runtuh akibat hujan
PETALING JAYA: Hujan yang melanda ibu negara petang tadi menyebabkan tembok pagar sebuah kediaman di Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur runtuh. Bagaimanapun, kejadian yang berlaku kira-kira pukul 6.46 petang itu tidak melibatkan sebarang mangsa. Pusat Gerakan Operasi (PGO) Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Kuala Lumpur memaklumkan, pihaknya menerima panggilan kecemasan melalui Balai Bomba ... Read more The post Tembok pagar runtuh akibat hujan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Wall Street Journal
· Jul 3, 2026
Kyiv’s Subway Morphs Into an Underground Town as Missiles Thud Above
Pets, homework and pillows on the platform. This is how Kyiv residents spent a recent night under missile and drone attack.
TRT World
· Jul 6, 2026
11 Killed, 46 injured in overnight Russian attack on Kiev
Russian missiles and drones struck Kiev overnight on July 6, killing at least 11 people and injuring 46 others, according to Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The barrage caused heavy damage to apartment buildings and infrastructure across the capital, with rescue crews continuing search and rescue operations. Debris from intercepted projectiles triggered fires in several districts. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
The Independent
· Jul 2, 2026
‘We will rebuild’: Ukrainians defiant after Russia ‘unleashes hell’ on Kyiv, with deadly strikes killing 21
Residents on the ground in Kyiv tell Tom Watling of their shock following overnight onslaught of missiles and drones on the capital in ‘night of horror’
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 2, 2026
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 22 as residents race to stay safe
Russian attacks on Ukraine's capital have killed at least 22 people and wounded many more. Rescuers have been searching through the debris of collapsed buildings for survivors. The air strikes have again prompted people in Kyiv to change their routines in an effort to stay safe. Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine reports from Kyiv, Ukraine, Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar #VladimirPutin #VolodymrZelenskyy #Kyiv #AlJazeeraEnglish
USA TODAY
· Jul 7, 2026
BJ’s ceiling suddenly collapses with shoppers inside. See the surveillance video.
A part of a ceiling at BJ's in New Jersey suddenly collapsed, sending customers to scramble for safety. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bdwzh3ta Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Kyiv Hammered By Deadly Strikes On Eve Of Crucial NATO Summit
A massive wave of Russian ballistic missiles and drones tore through Ukraine’s capital early Monday morning, killing at least 18 people and leaving dozens more injured. The pre-dawn bombardment struck multiple residential areas just a day before world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, are set to gather in Ankara, Turkey, for a critical NATO [] Kyiv Hammered By Deadly Strikes On Eve Of Crucial NATO Summit
The Real Deal
· Jul 7, 2026
David Werner, Metro Loft’s Pfizer HQ at risk of collapse
Concerns of a collapse of the old Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan arose Tuesday morning after reports of falling bricks and buckling columns. The FDNY was called to the scene at 235 East 42nd Street before 8 a.m., according to Fire Department officials. Officials discovered several sagging floors on the upper levels, as well as two support columns that were buckling. The discoveries prompted the evacuation of construction workers at the office-to-residential conversion, led by David Werner and Nathan Berman’s Metro Loft Management. Gensler is the architect of the project, one of the largest conversions in the city. Officials also []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 2, 2026
Russian missile attack on Kyiv collapses apartment building, trapping residents
A Russian missile and drone attack struck a residential apartment building in Kyiv early Thursday morning local time, injuring at least 11 people and trapping residents beneath the rubble, according to Ukrainian officials. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to take shelter as waves of ballistic missiles and drones entered Ukrainian airspace overnight, starting around []
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 1, 2026
Outcry in Germany over controversial plans to demolish Nazi bunker for luxury apartment building
The bunker is part of a subterranean bunker complex constructed over a period of ten years, and which served as the headquarters of the Nazi regime until the last week of World War II in Europe.
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 2, 2026
Kyiv Apartment Block Destroyed in Massive Russian Attack
Ukraine’s emergency services publishes footage showing a destroyed block of flats in Kyiv following a large-scale Russian attack.
DawnNews English
· Jul 2, 2026
Kyiv Hit by Russian Missile Barrage in Overnight Attack | Russia-Ukraine War | Dawn News English
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv overnight, killing at least eight people and injuring over three dozen, as drones and missiles struck residential buildings and started a fire in a hotel on a central boulevard. #ukraine #russia #kyiv #ukrainewar #zelensky #breakingnews #worldnews #europe --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Latestly.com
· Jul 1, 2026
Belgium Fire: Several Dead as Massive Blaze Engulfs 10-Storey Residential Building in Antwerp (Watch Video)
A massive fire tore through a 10-storey residential building in the Belgian city of Antwerp on Wednesday morning, leaving several people dead and multiple others injured. The high-rise complex, located in Antwerp’s Linkeroever district, houses more than 200 residents and required a large-scale evacuation as multiple emergency crews rushed to the scene.
Egypt Independent
· Jul 6, 2026
Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical NATO summit
Ukraine’s capital Kyiv came under a deadly Russian attack early Monday morning, on the eve of a critical NATO summit in Turkey that US President Donald Trump plans to attend. Massive explosions lit up the night sky as ballistic missiles and drones hammered parts of the city, killing at least 14 people in the city The post Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical NATO summit appeared first on Egypt Independent.
DW News
· Jul 7, 2026
Ukraine hits Russia's largest refinery in one of its deepest strikes yet | DW News
Ukrainian drones struck Russia's biggest oil refinery in Omsk, in southwestern Siberia. It was one of the furthest Ukrainian strikes since the beginning of the war. DW's Anthony Howard spoke to Brian Whitmore, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, to find out where the war is heading and whether there is anywhere in Russia that is now safe from Ukrainian attacks. #ukraine #russia #ukrainewar #omsk #oilrefinery #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Vanguard News
· Jul 9, 2026
Troops foil Boko Haram/ISWAP invasion into Borno base
The Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has rescued some people hitherto abducted by suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists, even as it also repelled an attack on one of its Forward Operation Bases (FOB) in Logomani village, Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State. The post Troops foil Boko Haram/ISWAP invasion into Borno base appeared first on Vanguard News.
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