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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 982, Pandulf II, Lombard prince passed away. In 1919, Hau Pei-tsun, 13th Premier of the Republic of China (died 2020) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1934, Gordon Lee, English footballer and manager (died 2022) was born. In 1944, Cyril Knowles, English footballer and manager (died 1991) was born. In 1976, Frederick Hawksworth, English engineer (born 1884) passed away. In 1983, Liu Xiang, Chinese hurdler was born. 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 2003, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue Íngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Burnham’s HS2 promise is dead on arrival – here’s how to really fix Britain’s railways

Planners say reviving HS2 would be a costly mistake, adding there is a cheaper way to fix the problems it was meant to solve
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India TV News
· Jul 6, 2026
Mumbai-Pune train services thrown off track as heavy rains trigger landslides in Karjat-Lonavala section
Train services on the crucial Mumbai-Pune rail corridor came to a standstill early on Monday after heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala Bhor Ghat section, disrupting one of the busiest railway routes in Maharashtra. The incident affected all three railway lines in the ghat section, forcing Central Railway to cancel, divert, regulate and reschedule several passenger and long-distance trains. Railway officials said restoration work was launched immediately, while passengers were advised to verify the latest train status before leaving for stations.
Brisbane Times
· Jul 9, 2026
Regional Victorian trains slowly resume after major network outage
Victoria's regional trains are slowly resuming after Telstra's major network outage forced all services to stop for a second day.
The Standard
· Jul 8, 2026
Full list of London trains cancelled amid punishing 34C heatwave
Some train companies are warning customers to travel ‘only if essential’ - while a number of services have been cancelled
The Namibian
· Jul 5, 2026
Masekela’s ‘Stimela’ Derails into Xenophobic Abyss
The great South African steam train, once engineered by giants, is rolling backwards down a steep slope, its drivers asleep at the wheel and its tracks rusted through. How spectacular to witness a nation with such a profound history of solidarity suffer from collective amnesia. The descendants of those who fought side by side against [] The post Masekela’s ‘Stimela’ Derails into Xenophobic Abyss appeared first on The Namibian.
The West Australian
· Jul 4, 2026
Freight train carrying cement derails in NSW Southern Highlands
The freight train, which was carrying materials for cement, came off its tracks in the small town, prompting a major clean-up and traffic chaos.
Daily Express
· Jul 7, 2026
Eurostar disruption LIVE: London route faces 'severe delays' after 'incident'
Eurostar announced on Tuesday several trains, including some travelling from London, would face severe delays.
Vanguard News
· Jun 22, 2026
Borno Govt clarifies allegation of N4b failed railway project
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Borno State Government under the leadership of Governor Babagana Zulum has clarified the allegations purportedly circulating in some media platforms (Not Vanguard), that a wooping sum of N4 billion was approved for reconstruction of railway project in Maiduguri metropolis and Jere local government area but to no avail. Prof. Usman A. [] The post Borno Govt clarifies allegation of N4b failed railway project appeared first on Vanguard News.
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 7, 2026
Safety board says it’s too soon to determine cause of Repentigny train derailment
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· Jul 1, 2026
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Conservative Home
· Jun 22, 2026
James Ford: The DLR extension to Thamesmead is the wrong railway, at the wrong price, for the wrong reasons.
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Daily Mail
· Jun 23, 2026
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Euro Weekly News
· Jul 10, 2026
‘It was inhumane’: Passengers describe 13-hour train ordeal in 43C heat as Spain’s rail woes continue
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Daily Mirror
· Jul 7, 2026
Eurostar delays live: Trains in chaos including at London due to Lille emergency
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The i Paper
· Jul 8, 2026
The UK’s nine best nostalgic train journeys that will take you back in time
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· Jul 3, 2026
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The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
City Rail Link opening nears after emergency crews tackle fires, explosions and derailment drills
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· Jul 13, 2026
Metro Vancouver moving back to Stage 2 water restrictions
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TheJournal.ie
· Jul 7, 2026
Irish Rail is suing Tipperary Co Council over the placement of a signal mast
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The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 6, 2026
Heavy rain throws Western Railway services off track; over 20 long-distance trains stranded
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· Jun 23, 2026
Prince Harry's secret family reunion while in the UK exposed?
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DNyuz
· Jul 4, 2026
I spent 53 hours on Amtrak’s longest train. These were the 6 best and 4 worst parts of the journey.
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CBC News
· Apr 10, 2025
Proponent, route and Pathways all still unclear ahead of Alberta's pipeline announcement
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Voice of Nigeria
· Jun 26, 2026
Wike Pledges Inclusive Infrastructure Development Across FCT
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· Jun 28, 2026
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· Jul 5, 2026
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· Jul 11, 2026
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Reuters
· Jun 30, 2026
LIVE: South Africa migrant deadline sparks protests
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Intel Slava
· Jul 8, 2026
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YNaija
· Jul 2, 2026
How South Africa’s June 30 Border Friction Halts the African Live Music Circuit
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South Africa Today
· Jun 29, 2026
Johannesburg Bus Operators Report Surge in Migrants Heading to Zimbabwe and Malawi Ahead of June 30 Deadline
JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — As the June 30 deadline rapidly approaches, bus operators in Johannesburg are witnessing a massive surge of migrants traveling to neighboring countries, particularly Zimbabwe and Malawi. The unprecedented rush at the Newtown Bus Station has drastically altered daily transit operations and driven up travel costs for those departing South Africa. The usually []
Punching Bag Post
· Jul 5, 2026
Planned Parenthood to Regain Federal Funding
Federal Funding Returns After One Year Ban One of the biggest victories for the pro life movement may prove to be only temporary. Beginning July 5, Planned Parenthood clinics across the country are once again eligible to receive Medicaid reimbursements for non abortion health care after a one year federal funding ban expired. Supporters of [] The post Planned Parenthood to Regain Federal Funding appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.
Times of India
· Jul 10, 2026
Japan kept a remote railway station open for years so one schoolgirl could get to class
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· Jul 13, 2026
India's first bullet train to begin phased operations in 2027. Details here
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· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jun 25, 2026
ALIAKBARI / MEJIA: LNG opportunities slipping away due to Ottawa’s regulatory burden
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· Jul 11, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
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