Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1991, Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Burning Issue: Landfill Fire Leaves Bosnia’s Mostar Gasping for Breath
A notorious waste dump outside Mostar has been on fire for days – as locals pay the price for years of inaction by the authorities in the politically-troubled city.
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Al Jazeera English
· Jul 3, 2026
Indonesia battles landfill fire near Jakarta as helicopters join firefighting effort | #AJ shorts
A landfill fire near Jakarta enters a third day, prompting helicopter water drops as crews battle buried hotspots. Smoke has affected nearby communities, with residents evacuated and health concerns growing. 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.news/AJEMobile
Reuters
· Jul 5, 2026
Overnight wildfire engulfs factories near Thessaloniki
An overnight wildfire in northern Greece burned through forests, destroyed two factories and triggered evacuations near Thessaloniki. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #greece #wildfire 👉 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
Daily Finland
· Jun 21, 2026
7 dead, 60 hospitalized after ammonia gas leak at seafood unit in India
At least seven people were killed and 67 others hospitalized Sunday following an ammonia gas leak at a seafood unit in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, reported Xinhua, quoting officials. According to officials, the ammonia leak originated from the seafood processing unit and spread across the premises. Workers present at the facility complained of breathing difficulties, while some suffered bleeding from the mouth and nose. Although the affected workers were rushed to nearby private hospitals for treatment, seven of them, all women, succumbed. Personnel from the police, disaster management, fire and emergency services, and health were immediately rushed to the spot to carry out rescue operations. A 30-member team equipped with gas detection devices and other specialized rescue gear has been pressed into service to fix the leak.
Drudge Report
· Jun 29, 2026
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OneIndia
· Jun 30, 2026
India’s Summer Nightmare: Why Air Conditioners Are Exploding Amid Record Heatwaves
As India sweltered under one of its harshest summers in 2026, air conditioners, meant to provide relief, became sources of tragedy instead. In Delhi's Hauz Khas, a retired IAS officer lost his life to smoke inhalation after a suspected
DW News
· Jul 7, 2026
Landslide triggered by heavy rainfall strikes Kerala’s Wayanad district | DW News
At least four people were killed and others remain missing after a landslide struck in the southern state of Kerala's Wayanad district on Tuesday. Media reports said there was work underway on a tunnel road project at the site of the landslide with the region seeing incessant rain over the past 24 hours. #india #landslide #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
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Related coverage for "Burning Issue: Landfill Fire Leaves Bosnia’s Mostar Gasping for Breath": Al Jazeera English — Indonesia battles landfill fire near Jakarta as helicopters join firefighting effort | #AJ shorts. Reuters — Overnight wildfire engulfs factories near Thessaloniki. Daily Finland — 7 dead, 60 hospitalized after ammonia gas leak at seafood unit in India. Drudge Report — HUGE EXPLOSION IN MONACO.... OneIndia — India’s Summer Nightmare: Why Air Conditioners Are Exploding Amid Record Heatwaves. DW News — Landslide triggered by heavy rainfall strikes Kerala’s Wayanad district | DW News