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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1628, Robert Shirley, English soldier and diplomat (born 1581) passed away. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1957, Cameron Crowe, American director, producer, and screenwriter was born. In 1964, Charlie Hides, American drag queen and comedian was born. In 1974, Jarno Trulli, Italian race car driver was born. In 1975, Mariada Pieridi, Cypriot singer-songwriter was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1988, Tulisa, English singer-songwriter and actress was born. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Dense fog diverts flights from OR Tambo to Lanseria as poor visibility causes delays

Independent Online

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July 13, 2026

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Dense fog diverts flights from OR Tambo to Lanseria as poor visibility causes delays
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India Today

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· Jul 6, 2026

How heavy rain cut off Mumbai from three sides and turned it into a virtual island

How heavy rain cut off Mumbai from three sides and turned it into a virtual island

India TV News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Flights delayed, trees uprooted as monsoon fury submerges Mumbai; schools shut amid fresh rain alert

Mumbai witnessed widespread disruption on Sunday after intense monsoon rain and strong winds affected air travel, roads and daily life across the city. Several areas recorded extremely heavy rainfall, leading to waterlogging, traffic congestion and multiple incidents of trees collapsing.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 5, 2026

Mumbai on Red Alert as 300 mm rain batters city

Mumbai on Red Alert as 300 mm rain batters city

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 9, 2026

Delhi-NCR & Mumbai Rain Highlights: Delhi faces severe disruption as heavy rain triggers waterlogging and traffic

Find here all the highlights on weather in Delhi-NCR Mumbai live

Financial Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

EU border checks hit by late kit and sweaty scanners

Airports warn system could cause travel chaos during summer holiday season

Business Today

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· Jun 22, 2026

No more long walks! Delhi's Anand Vihar gets a 417-metre skywalk — here's what's coming

NCRTC's new 417-metre skywalk will connect Anand Vihar railway station, ISBT Kaushambi, Delhi Metro and Namo Bharat — easing congestion at NCR's busiest transit hub.

The West Australian

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· Jul 5, 2026

Fog warning issued to drivers across Perth metro area ahead of Monday downpour

Fog blanketing suburbs across the Perth metro area has triggered a warning to drivers.

The Olive Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

WATCH: Fire rages next to Mallorca’s Palma Airport sending smoke over the bay as tourists jet in

FLIGHTS to popular Balearic Islands destination were nearly derailed as flames consumed the surrounding area and caused emergency fire prevention protocals. Travellers at Son Sant Joan Airport (Palma de Mallorca)

The Seaside Gazette

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· Jun 28, 2026

Summer Traffic Chaos

Like every summer, weekends are chaos on the A-44 as people head down to the coast, causing long tail backs where the autovia is only 2-lanes wide. The post Summer Traffic Chaos first appeared on Costa Tropical Gazette News.

NDTV

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· Jul 4, 2026

Visibility Dropped, Roads Flooded: 10 Videos Capture Mumbai Rains Havoc; Travel Affected

Heavy monsoon rains caused severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions across Mumbai, affecting daily life and travel in multiple city areas.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 8, 2026

NEXT RAIN CHANCE FOR SAN ANTONIO: Over the weekend

Spotty downpours may affect the evening commute with brief heavy rain and lightning, though most areas will remain dry. Dry weather returns Wednesday and Thursday, accompanied by light Saharan dust causing hazy skies but minimal impacts. Rain chances increase over the weekend, with scattered downpours likely Saturday afternoon due to Gulf moisture, though rain will not persist all day.

Latestly.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

British Airways Flight Delayed After Passenger’s Smartphone Catches Fire During Takeoff in Tokyo

A British Airways flight travelling from Tokyo to London was briefly delayed after a passenger's smartphone caught fire while the aircraft was taxiing for takeoff at Japan's Haneda Airport on June 18.

Malay Mail

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· Jul 6, 2026

AirBorneo advises passengers to expect further schedule changes in Sabah, Sarawak amid fleet maintenance

KUCHING, July 6 — AirBorneo has warned passengers to expect further flight delays, cancellations and schedule chan...

Metro

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· Jun 29, 2026

The little-known island with beautiful villages, pristine beaches – and new UK flights

Samos is the Greece many hope to find, but rarely do.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

Cathay Pacific flight from India emits smoke during landing in Hong Kong

All crew and passengers have been safely evacuated from a Cathay Pacific Airways flight from India after the aircraft was seen emitting smoke during its landing in Hong Kong. Flight CX624 from Bengaluru landed at Hong Kong International Airport at 9.53am on Sunday after smoke was reported on board the Airbus A330. A preliminary police investigation found the smoke originated from the overheating air-conditioning system, and it dissipated shortly after landing as the system cooled. All passengers...

Daily Express

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· Jul 9, 2026

Palma Airport flights hit by severe delays after fog descends

Several services had to be rescheduled due to the weather.

OneIndia

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· Jul 5, 2026

Delhi Gets Relief From Heat As Rain Disrupts Flights; 15 Diverted, IMD Forecasts More Showers

As the national capital is witnessing if early monsoon, with light rain this morning, it has brought immense relief from heatwave. The Sunday for the residents of Delhi NCR was relaxing with cool breeze and rain. But it definitely impacted flight

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 25, 2026

Weather live updates: Flights cancelled and roofs lifted as gale-force winds hit Taranaki and Wellington

Weather live updates: Flights cancelled and roofs lifted as gale-force winds hit Taranaki and Wellington

BERNAMA

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· Jul 11, 2026

Business : Malaysia Airlines Adds Shanghai Flight Cancellations Due To Typhoon Bavi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines has announced additional flight cancellations involving the Kuala Lumpur-Shanghai route due to adverse weather conditions associated with Typhoon Bavi, following yesterday’s advisory on cancellations involving the Kuala Lumpur-Taipei route.

Reuters

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· Jul 3, 2026

Heavy rain floods roads and homes in parts of India

Heavy rain swept across parts of western and central India on July 3, causing widespread disruption for commuters. #india #flood #environment #rain #climate 👉 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

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Hundreds of flights delayed, canceled by Boston’s tall ships parade

Tall ships located in Boston Harbor for Sail Boston 2026 are causing delays and cancellations at Logan Airport. Around 340 flights had been delayed at Logan Airport as of 5 p.m. on Saturday, according to FlightAware. Eighteen flights had been canceled as well. The delays and cancellations are being caused by the Parade of Sail, []...Click to read more

Euronews

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· Jun 25, 2026

Mumbai monsoon floods streets and disrupts travel

Heavy monsoon rains flood Mumbai, submerging roads, disrupting traffic and forcing residents to wade through waterlogged streets in India’s financial hub.

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 2, 2026

Nigeria Begins Third Evacuation of Citizens from South Africa

The Nigerian Government has announced that the third evacuation flight for stranded Nigerians in South Africa will depart Johannesburg at midnight on Thursday, bringing home 271 returnees. In a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the evacuation flight, operated by Air Peace, is expected to arrive at the Murtala [] The post Nigeria Begins Third Evacuation of Citizens from South Africa appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

CBC News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Halifax-bound flight started 'swerving violently' after captain became incapacitated

The flight was en route from Newark to Halifax on Wednesday when the captain experienced a medical emergency in the cockpit. The co-pilot diverted the plane to Boston where it landed safely.

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Related coverage for "Dense fog diverts flights from OR Tambo to Lanseria as poor visibility causes delays": India Today — How heavy rain cut off Mumbai from three sides and turned it into a virtual island. India TV News — Flights delayed, trees uprooted as monsoon fury submerges Mumbai; schools shut amid fresh rain alert. The Economic Times — Mumbai on Red Alert as 300 mm rain batters city . The Hindu BusinessLine — Delhi-NCR & Mumbai Rain Highlights: Delhi faces severe disruption as heavy rain triggers waterlogging and traffic. Financial Times — EU border checks hit by late kit and sweaty scanners. Business Today — No more long walks! Delhi's Anand Vihar gets a 417-metre skywalk — here's what's coming. The West Australian — Fog warning issued to drivers across Perth metro area ahead of Monday downpour. The Olive Press — WATCH: Fire rages next to Mallorca’s Palma Airport sending smoke over the bay as tourists jet in. The Seaside Gazette — Summer Traffic Chaos. NDTV — Visibility Dropped, Roads Flooded: 10 Videos Capture Mumbai Rains Havoc; Travel Affected. KSAT San Antonio — NEXT RAIN CHANCE FOR SAN ANTONIO: Over the weekend. Latestly.com — British Airways Flight Delayed After Passenger’s Smartphone Catches Fire During Takeoff in Tokyo. Malay Mail — AirBorneo advises passengers to expect further schedule changes in Sabah, Sarawak amid fleet maintenance. Metro — The little-known island with beautiful villages, pristine beaches – and new UK flights. South China Morning Post — Cathay Pacific flight from India emits smoke during landing in Hong Kong. Daily Express — Palma Airport flights hit by severe delays after fog descends. OneIndia — Delhi Gets Relief From Heat As Rain Disrupts Flights; 15 Diverted, IMD Forecasts More Showers. The New Zealand Herald — Weather live updates: Flights cancelled and roofs lifted as gale-force winds hit Taranaki and Wellington. BERNAMA — Business : Malaysia Airlines Adds Shanghai Flight Cancellations Due To Typhoon Bavi. Reuters — Heavy rain floods roads and homes in parts of India. Off The Press — Hundreds of flights delayed, canceled by Boston’s tall ships parade. Euronews — Mumbai monsoon floods streets and disrupts travel. Voice of Nigeria — Nigeria Begins Third Evacuation of Citizens from South Africa. CBC News — Halifax-bound flight started 'swerving violently' after captain became incapacitated