Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1930, Guy Ligier, French race car driver and team owner (died 2015) was born. In 1946, Ray Stannard Baker, American journalist and author (born 1870) passed away. In 1966, D. T. Suzuki, Japanese philosopher and author (born 1870) passed away. In 1969, Jesse Pintado, Mexican-American guitarist (died 2006) was born. In 1982, Antonio Cassano, Italian footballer was born. In 1991, James Rodríguez, Colombian footballer was born. In 1991, Pablo Carreño Busta, Spanish tennis player was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2003, Mark Lovell, English race car driver (born 1960) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Costa Rica Report Finds High First-Time Vehicle Inspection Failure Rate
More than one-third of the vehicles presented for Costa Rica’s mandatory technical inspection failed on their first attempt during 2025, with excessive emissions, worn tires and brake problems among the most common reasons for rejection. The figures show that 36.23 of periodic inspections ended with an unfavorable result. The remaining 63.77 of vehicles received approval [] The post Costa Rica Report Finds High First-Time Vehicle Inspection Failure Rate appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
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Jamaica Observer
· Jun 26, 2026
Caribbean countries rattled by early morning earthquake
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 rattled some Caribbean islands on Friday, the Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the University of the West Indies reported.It said that the event occurred at 7:19 am (local time) and was at a depth of 10 kilometres.It was felt in the nearby cities of Point-à-Pitre, the capital of the French-island of Guadeloupe, Roseau, Dominica and St John's, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda.The SRC said that there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.It comes less than 24 hours following the magnitude 7.1 and 7.5 events off the coast of Venezuela that have killed 589 and injured 2,980, acting President Delcy Rodriquez has said.International rescue teams have joined the search for survivors in Venezuela as local teams searched through the night in collapsed buildings in Caracas and the state of La Guaira.
Guineematin.com
· Jul 5, 2026
Labé : un accident de la circulation fait un mort et plusieurs blessés à Dalein
Les accidents de la circulation continuent d’endeuiller des familles en Guinée. Dans la matinée de ce dimanche 5 juillet 2026, un accident sur la voie publique s’est produit dans la commune rurale de Dalein, relevant de la préfecture de Labé. Selon nos informations, un véhicule de transport en commun en provenance de la préfecture de [] The post Labé : un accident de la circulation fait un mort et plusieurs blessés à Dalein first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Irish Mirror
· Jul 3, 2026
Man, 40s, arrested in connection with number of 'dangerous driving incidents' in Donegal
Gardaí are investigating a number of dangerous driving incidents involving a black Mazda
Mwebantu
· Jul 9, 2026
Zambia Records 409 Road Accidents Over Heroes and Unity Holiday, 43 Killed, Police Say
ZAMBIA recorded 409 road traffic accidents during the 2026 Heroes and Unity Holiday period, with 43 people killed, the Zambia Police Service has announced. In a statement issued, Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi said the accidents occurred between July 3 at 18:00 hours and July 8 at 06:00 hours. Of the 409 accidents, 40 [] The post Zambia Records 409 Road Accidents Over Heroes and Unity Holiday, 43 Killed, Police Say first appeared on Mwebantu.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 30, 2026
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,719 as damage mounts
Caracas, June 30 (SANA) The death toll from last week’s twin earthquakes in northern Venezuela has risen to 1,719, while thousands remain missing and satellite analysis suggests tens of thousands of homes may have been damaged or destroyed. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez said at least 1,719 people have []
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 11, 2026
Niger police impound 82 vehicles over tinted glass, unregistered, defaced number plates
The Niger State Police Command has impounded 82 vehicles in a statewide enforcement exercise targeting unregistered vehicles, defaced number plates and cars with tinted glass. The operation, which commenced on 20th June 2026, is in line with the Inspector General of Police’s directives and the provisions of the Road Traffic Act and Regulations. The Niger The post Niger police impound 82 vehicles over tinted glass, unregistered, defaced number plates appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
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Related coverage for "Costa Rica Report Finds High First-Time Vehicle Inspection Failure Rate": Jamaica Observer — Caribbean countries rattled by early morning earthquake. Guineematin.com — Labé : un accident de la circulation fait un mort et plusieurs blessés à Dalein. Irish Mirror — Man, 40s, arrested in connection with number of 'dangerous driving incidents' in Donegal. Mwebantu — Zambia Records 409 Road Accidents Over Heroes and Unity Holiday, 43 Killed, Police Say. Syrian Arab News Agency — Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,719 as damage mounts. Dateline Nigeria — Niger police impound 82 vehicles over tinted glass, unregistered, defaced number plates