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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 884, Huang Chao, Chinese rebel leader (born 835) passed away. In 1854, In the Battle of Guaymas, Mexico, General José María Yáñez stops the French invasion led by Count Gaston de Raousset-Boulbon. In 1913, The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts. In 1937, Ghillean Prance, English botanist and ecologist was born. In 1950, Jurelang Zedkaia, Marshallese politician, 5th President of the Marshall Islands (died 2015) was born. In 1975, Diego Spotorno, Ecuadorian actor was born. In 2003, Compay Segundo, Cuban singer-songwriter and guitarist (born 1907) passed away. 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 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2020, After a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera is recovered from Lake Piru, where she drowned in California. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Costa Rica Confirms Chikungunya Outbreak in Guanacaste Beach Town
Costa Rica has confirmed a chikungunya outbreak in Playa Langosta, a popular beach community near Tamarindo, after health officials identified four confirmed cases and 17 probable cases tied to the mosquito-borne virus. The outbreak was detected July 1 in the area of Santa Cruz. Health teams have since increased mosquito-control work across the area. Authorities [] The post Costa Rica Confirms Chikungunya Outbreak in Guanacaste Beach Town appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
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The Independent
· Jul 3, 2026
Monster super typhoon bears down on US communities still recovering
Residents of U.S. territories in the western Pacific are bracing for a possible super typhoon, just months after the region was hit by the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year
Associated Press
· Jul 10, 2026
LIVE: Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan on path toward China
Watch live from Taiwanese east coast, as Typhoon Bavi passes by the island before making landfall in China’s Fujian or Zhejiang province late Saturday. Credit: Taiwan East Coast National Scenic Area #taiwan #typhoon #live
Al Bawaba
· Jul 7, 2026
Typhoon in China kills two and forces tens of thousands to flee
ALBAWABA - Typhoon ‘Maysak’ has caused extreme flooding in southern China with the tropical storm expected to continue into the following days...
Ya Libnan
· Jul 12, 2026
More than 1 million evacuated in China as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall
Photo-Huge waves crash on the coastline ahead of Typhoon Bavi in Wenling in eastern China’s Zhejiang province on July 10, 2026. © Chinatopix Via AP Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1.7 million people as of Saturday as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the country’s eastern province of Zhejiang. Hundreds of flights have also been cancelled, []
Arab Times Online
· Jul 11, 2026
Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds, rain hit Japan's southern islands
TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 11, (AP): Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, as Taiwan and eastern China brace for the powerful storm with evacuatio...
Reuters
· Jul 10, 2026
Typhoon Bavi approaches Japan, Taiwan and China
A large and powerful typhoon approached a remote chain of islands in Japan's southwest on July 10, prompting authorities to warn of violent winds, torrential rain, landslides and flooding in what could be the region's most destructive storm in years. The storm is also expected to hit Taiwan and China on July 11. Ryan Woo has more. #typhoon #typhoonbavi #japan #taiwan #china
The Watchers
· Jul 6, 2026
Large wedge tornado strikes the Huanggang–Ezhou area in China’s Hubei Province, causing extensive damage
A large wedge tornado struck the Huanggang–Ezhou area of Hubei Province, China, on July 6, 2026, during severe thunderstorms associated with the remnants of Typhoon Maysak. Numerous videos and photographs shared on Chinese social media appear to show a large condensation funnel moving through urban areas, while unconfirmed reports claim widespread damage, at least two fatalities, and hundreds of injuries. Source
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 9, 2026
China, Taiwan siap sedia hadapi Taufan Bavi
TAIPEI: China dan Taiwan bersiap sedia menghadapi kemungkinan ribut tropika paling dahsyat dalam beberapa tahun apabila Taufan Bavi bergerak di tenggara Taiwan hari ini, dengan kelajuan angin hampir 200 kilometer sejam (km/j), ketika beberapa kawasan di China masih terjejas akibat Taufan Maysak. Pihak berkuasa Taiwan menggesa penduduk membuat persediaan dengan menyimpan bekalan keperluan dan berwaspada ... Read more The post China, Taiwan siap sedia hadapi Taufan Bavi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 5, 2026
‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific islands
‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific islands
The Tribune
· Jul 12, 2026
1.7 mn evacuated as typhoon Bavi wreaks havoc in China
Bavi previously brought strong winds and rain to Japan's southern islands and Taiwan. It was the second typhoon in a week to impact China in just more than a week's time. The first, Maysak, made landfall in southern China last weekend, Al Jazeera reported.
Hindustan Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Torrential rains shut down Taiwan as Japan issues flood warnings amid storm
Typhoon Mekkhala, now nearing Japan's Ryukyu Islands brought heavy rain to parts of Taiwan, shutting down schools and offices amid warnings
Ghanaian Times
· Jul 13, 2026
China hit by second typhoon in a week, …Nearly 2 million people evacuated
A powerful typhoon has made landfall in China, the second to hit the country in a week, with nearly two million people evacuated from areas in the path of the storm. Typhoon Bavi, which spans 1,000km (620 miles) at its widest point roughly the width of France, first came ashore in the coastal city of The post China hit by second typhoon in a week, Nearly 2 million people evacuated appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China, nearly 1.72 million evacuated
Beijing, July 12 (SANA) Typhoon Bavi made landfall along China’s eastern coast late Saturday, bringing powerful winds and heavy rain to Zhejiang Province after authorities evacuated nearly 1.72 million residents from vulnerable areas. According to the Zhejiang Provincial Meteorological Observatory, Bavi—the ninth typhoon of the year—made its first landfall at about 11:20 p.m. local time []
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 11, 2026
China evacuates over 1 million as Typhoon Bavi brings winds and rain to Taiwan and Japan’s islands
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1 million people on Saturday and issued high alerts as eastern China braced for Typhoon Bavi, which has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands and Taiwan. Earlier, at least 17 people were killed in the southern Philippines, mostly due to landslides that were [] The post China evacuates over 1 million as Typhoon Bavi brings winds and rain to Taiwan and Japan’s islands appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 5, 2026
Super typhoon threatens US Pacific
Residents of Guam and the Northern Marianas sought refuge in emergency shelters and made last-minute preparations on Sunday as a “super typhoon” approached, expected to sweep across the US Pacific territories within hours. Super Typhoon Bavi was predicted to barrel westward over the region around 10am tomorrow (6pm Malaysian time), packing sustained winds of 260 [] The post Super typhoon threatens US Pacific appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
The Namibian
· Jul 12, 2026
Nearly two million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi hits China
A powerful typhoon has made landfall in China, the second to hit the country in a week, with nearly two million people evacuated from areas in the path of the storm. Typhoon Bavi, which spans 1 000km at its widest point – roughly the width of France – first came ashore in the coastal city [] The post Nearly two million evacuated as Typhoon Bavi hits China appeared first on The Namibian.
Times of India
· Jul 9, 2026
Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France
Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France
Independent Online
· Jul 6, 2026
Super typhoon causes 'major' damage to US Pacific islands
Super typhoon causes 'major' damage to US Pacific islands
Kuwait Times
· Jul 11, 2026
Over 900,000 people flee in China as typhoon lashes Taiwan, Japan islands
KEELUNG, Taiwan: More than 900,000 people have fled their homes in China, the government said, as an approaching typhoon lashed northern Taiwan and Japan’s remote southwestern isla...
ABC News
· Jul 8, 2026
Chinese region reels from floods and destruction from remnants of tropical storm
A southern Chinese region is reeling from the destruction and widespread flooding caused by record-breaking rain on Wednesday from the remnants of Tropical Storm Maysak
BERNAMA
· Jul 3, 2026
World : Typhoon Maysak Makes Landfall In South China's Hainan, Disrupting Transport
HAIKOU, July 3 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Typhoon Maysak, the 10th typhoon of the year, made landfall on the coast of south China’s Hainan Province on Friday evening, disrupting train, ferry and flight services and prompting school closures in some areas, Xinhua reported.
Nepal News
· Jul 9, 2026
चीनमा बाढीका कारण ३९ जनाको मृत्यु
बेइजिङ। दक्षिणी चीनको गुआङ्सी क्षेत्रमा आएको विनाशकारी बाढीका कारण ज्यान गुमाउनेको सङ्ख्या बढेर ३९ जना पुगेको र नौ जना अझै बेपत्ता रहेको चीनको सरकारी मिडियाले जनाएको छ। चरम मौसम प्रकोपले यस हप्ता दक्षिणी र मध्य चीनमा विनाश गरेको छ भने गुआङ्सीमा भारी वर्षाका गम्भीर बाढी आएको जनाइएको छ। पछिल्लो समयमा बावी नाम दिएको आँधी पूर्वी []
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
Super Typhoon Bavi Closes Tourist Sites and Cancels Flights Across Eastern China
Super Typhoon Bavi, the most powerful storm of China's 2026 typhoon season, has forced Shanghai tourist sites to close and cancelled flights across eastern China. The 940,000-square-kilometre storm arrives a week after Maysak killed 39 people in a Nanning dam breach.
South China Morning Post
· Jun 24, 2026
Drowning desert: how Xinjiang’s infrastructure could fail under record rain
Rare but intense rainfall in China’s biggest desert that triggered flooding – and damage – across parts of Xinjiang has underscored the growing risks posed by extreme weather in the country’s arid northwest. According to China Weather Network, the public information platform of the China Meteorological Administration (CMA), two major flood events have occurred along the margins of the Taklamakan Desert, a once-arid region, this month. While warmer, wetter conditions in recent decades made...
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 5, 2026
Fierce winds hit US Pacific territories as Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall near Guam
A massive cyclone has made landfall over a U.S. territory in the western Pacific.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 9, 2026
China, Taiwan Brace for Typhoon Bavi
China and Taiwan are bracing for what could be one of the most destructive tropical storms in years as Typhoon Bavi intensifies southeast of Taiwan, bringing winds of nearly 200 km/h and raising fears of widespread flooding, landslides and infrastructure damage. The looming storm comes as parts of China continue to recover from the devastation [] The post China, Taiwan Brace for Typhoon Bavi appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Al Jazeera English
· Jun 27, 2026
Tropical Storm Mekkhala leaves Taiwan underwater
Tropical Storm Mekkhala has triggered severe flooding across parts of Taiwan before bringing torrential rain and transport disruption to Japan. The storm has left homes underwater, damaged property and prompted flood, landslide and evacuation warnings. 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
HESPRESS English
· Jul 11, 2026
Over 900,000 people flee their homes in China ahead of typhoon: govt
More than 900,000 people have fled their homes in China, officials said, as an approaching typhoon lashed northern Taiwan and Japan’s remote southwestern islands on Saturday, toppling trees and leaving tens of thousands without power. Typhoon Bavi is expected to make landfall in China early on Sunday, with a total of more than 900,000 people [] The post Over 900,000 people flee their homes in China ahead of typhoon: govt appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.
CBC News
· Jul 11, 2026
Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in China after brushing past Taiwan, belting southern Japan
Typhoon Bavi has made landfall in eastern China, with nearly two million people evacuating ahead of time. The storm has already struck parts of Japan and brushed past Taiwan.
Al Jazeera
· Jul 10, 2026
Super typhoon as wide as France heads to East Asia
As Super Typhoon Bavi approaches, residents in Taiwan, Japan and China have been stockpiling supplies.
Investing.com
· Jul 12, 2026
Typhoon Bavi batters east China, Taiwan reports 134 injured
Typhoon Bavi batters east China, Taiwan reports 134 injured
BNO News
· Jul 7, 2026
Tornado kills 4, injures more than 170 in central China
A tornado tore through a city in central China, killing at least 4 people, leaving 1 person missing and injuring more than 170 others, according to local officials. The tornado struck Huangzhou District in Huanggang, a city in Hubei province about 50 miles east of Wuhan, as violent storms moved through the area on Monday [] The post Tornado kills 4, injures more than 170 in central China appeared first on BNO News.
NPR News
· Jul 5, 2026
Super Typhoon Bavi brings intense winds to Guam and surrounding Pacific islands
People in the Northern Mariana Islands — remote U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean — are dealing with intense winds and potential flooding from Super Typhoon Bavi.
KTLA 5
· Jul 10, 2026
Many SoCal beaches contaminated amid heat wave
As temperatures spike across Southern California, many resident say they plan to the beach, though many now learning of extremely high bacteria levels at beaches across the region. KTLA’s Jillian Smukler reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Sweden Herald
· Jul 5, 2026
Catastrophic typhoon hits Pacific island of Rota
Catastrophic typhoon hits Pacific island of Rota
The Economic Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Typhoon Bavi batters China; Taiwan says 134 hurt
Typhoon Bavi batters China; Taiwan says 134 hurt
The Tico Times
· Jul 4, 2026
Costa Rica Faces More Weekend Rain After Floods Force Evacuations
Costa Rica faces another wet weekend after Tropical Wave 19 triggered widespread flooding, forced hundreds of people from their homes and left several communities under emergency monitoring. More than 400 flood-related reports were received during the worst of the rains between Thursday night and Friday morning. Emergency crews evacuated about 250 people, and nine temporary [] The post Costa Rica Faces More Weekend Rain After Floods Force Evacuations appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
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