Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1626, Robert Sidney, 1st Earl of Leicester, English politician (born 1563) passed away. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1877, Robert Henry Mathews, Australian linguist and missionary (died 1970) was born. In 1895, Sidney Blackmer, American actor (died 1973) was born. In 1919, The British airship R34 lands in Norfolk, England, completing the first airship return journey across the Atlantic in 182 hours of flight. In 1959, Fuziah Salleh, Malaysian politician was born. In 1967, Mark McGowan, Australian politician, 30th Premier of Western Australia was born. In 1967, Richard Marles, Australian lawyer and politician, 50th Australian Minister for Trade and Investment was born. In 2003, Mason Teague, Australian rugby league player was born. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Bizarre discoveries under Sydney Harbour | 9 News Australia

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#EXCLUSIVE: A team of divers have made some surprising discoveries under Circular Quay, as works to fortify the sea floor reach the next stage. #9News

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Daily Mail

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· Jun 30, 2026

Chinese asylum seeker boat intercepted off Queensland coast sparks questions over Australia's border security

Chinese asylum seeker boat intercepted off Queensland coast sparks questions over Australia's border security

Fark

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· Jul 5, 2026

Possible "space balls" found on Australian beach. Authorities are combing the sand to find them [Silly]

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9 News Australia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Viral seal sensation takes over Aussie town | 9 News Australia

A seaside community in Tasmania is once again under siege from a one-tonne visitor who has become Australia's biggest internet star. 👀 #9News | Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at nine.com.au FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► X: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.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. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 5, 2026

Wellington Harbour death: Body found after waterfront search

Wellington Harbour death: Body found after waterfront search

Metro

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· Jul 6, 2026

Mystery of silver balls appearing on Australia’s beaches finally solved

'There were questions of the bomb squad being involved.'

The West Australian

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· Jul 1, 2026

Woman accidentally set fire to clothes in laundromat, drove car into business to extinguish flames

The bizarre saga unfolded in a north Perth suburb just before midnight on Wednesday.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Carlton climb to 10th under ‘perfect’ Fraser; winning streak ends for ‘off’ Fremantle

After Melbourne stunned Hawthorn in Launceston and the Giants did likewise to the high-flying Dockers in Canberra, the Pies and Suns played a beauty before Carlton survived a big threat from Richmond.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 27, 2026

Lubang biru terumbu karang ditemukan di Laut China Selatan

BEIJING: Lubang biru terumbu karang pertama China, lekukan semula jadi besar di dasar laut, dikenal pasti di perairan berhampiran Pulau Huangyan di Laut China Selatan, dan didapati menjadi kawasan tumpuan biodiversiti. Menurut laporan yang dikeluarkan pada Khamis, teknologi DNA alam sekitar digunakan oleh saintis untuk mengesan lebih daripada 2,700 spesies marin di dalam dan sekitar ... Read more The post Lubang biru terumbu karang ditemukan di Laut China Selatan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Double Beach Wash-Up: Second ‘Lion’ Drug Bundle Discovered In Florida Inside A Week

Federal law enforcement authorities are investigating a second maritime smuggling incident in the Florida Keys after a package of suspected contraband washed ashore on July 8, 2026—marking the second such discovery in the area in less than a week. The most recent find occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. near Mile Marker 77.5. Authorities recovered a [] Double Beach Wash-Up: Second ‘Lion’ Drug Bundle Discovered In Florida Inside A Week

ScheerPost

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· Jun 30, 2026

Australia Challenges Israel Over Gaza Flotilla Allegations

Australia has launched what could become a landmark investigation into allegations that Israeli forces assaulted Australian citizens after intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, raising new questions about accountability among Israel’s closest allies. Flotilla volunteer Anny Mokotow delivers a firsthand account of the interception and detention, describing degrading treatment, limited food and water, []

ArcaMax

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· Jul 8, 2026

Baltimore's Inner Harbor sees another wave of dead fish turn up

BALTIMORE — Walking around Fells Point this week, Baltimore residents were greeted by the stench of rotting fish and sulfur as dead fish floated in the Inner Harbor in what has become a yearly trend. These “fish kills” have been happening ...

Fox News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Centuries-old pirate mystery deepens after wrecks are found near Bahamas haven

Filmmakers and archaeologists say they discovered the first shipwrecks linked to real-life pirates who operated from Nassau in the Golden Age of Piracy.

UPI

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· Jul 6, 2026

Look: Mystery spheres on Australian beach identified as 'space balls'

Look: Mystery spheres on Australian beach identified as 'space balls'

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 1, 2026

Asylum seeker boat intercepted in Queensland

A boat carrying a dozen asylum seekers has reportedly been intercepted in Far North Queensland. Authorities stopped the vessel near Weipa on the Cape York Peninsula, according to Nine News Queensland. The passengers were reportedly taken into custody in what is believed to have been a joint operation involving the Australian Border Force and Queensland Police. It is understood the group had travelled from China.

BERNAMA

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· Jun 26, 2026

World : Singapore-Registered Ship Sustains Minor Damage In Strait Of Hormuz - MPA

SINGAPORE, June 26 (Bernama) -- A Singapore-registered container ship sustained minor damage to the bridge area from an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) confirmed.

The Independent

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· Jul 5, 2026

Strange balls found on Queensland beaches could be toxic ‘space debris’, experts warn

Objects have been safely secured in drums, authorities say

Kathimerini

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· Jul 10, 2026

Old naval mine found just off the coast of Crete

A naval mine, apparently dating back to World War II, has been discovered on the seabed off the coast of western Crete, authorities said Friday.

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 9, 2026

Great white sharks and deadly jellyfish 'could be heading for UK' as summer beach trips become 'dangerous'

EXCLUSIVE: Sharks, deadly jellyfish, poisonous algal blooms, and festering sewage could all make British beaches increasingly dangerous in the future, a weather expert has warned

Quartz

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· Jun 28, 2026

6 hidden features on cruise ships you didn't know existed

From hidden crew-only areas to secret storage compartments, discover six surprising cruise ship features most travelers never notice

Times of India

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· Jul 8, 2026

Mysterious 'space balls' twice the size of basketballs wash ashore on Australian beach, scientists say the discovery is more common than many people think

Metallic spheres have mysteriously appeared on an Australian beach, sparking local alarm. After thorough investigation, authorities determined the oddities were actually remnants of space debris—specifically pressure vessels from rocket launch vehicles that survived their fiery return to Earth. With the surge in space explorations, experts predict that encounters with such debris will become more frequent as launches increase.

ANTARA News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Hong Kong Unveils Large-Scale Toy Story 5-Themed Carnival "FOREVER TOYS @ Harbour City"

Harbour City, Hong Kong's most iconic shopping mall and tourist destination, has been transformed into a grand Toy ...

Euro Weekly News

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· Jul 3, 2026

18th-Century Spanish warship wreck identified off coast in San Pedro

Underwater archaeologists in Andalucia have successfully linked a historic shipwreck off the coast of San Pedro de Alcantara to the []

The Age

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· Jul 3, 2026

A ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ mystery is unfolding over the east coast

A vast array of ocean wanderers have been brought to Australia’s doorstep. And we don’t know why.

NASA

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· Jul 9, 2026

Curiosity Sees Martian Sulfur Up Close

This close-up view shows fragments of sulfur crystals — the first ever seen on the Red Planet. The crystals were found after NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover happened to drive over a rock and crush it on May 30, 2024. Several days later, Curiosity used a camera on the end of its robotic arm to take []

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