Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1391, Tokhtamysh-Timur war: Battle of the Kondurcha River: Timur defeats Tokhtamysh of the Golden Horde in present-day southeast Russia. In 1859, First ascent of Aletschhorn, second summit of the Bernese Alps. In 1913, Sylvia Porter, American economist and journalist (died 1991) was born. In 1920, The Troubles in Northern Ireland (1920-1922) begin with a week of sectarian violence in Derry. In 1939, Brooks Firestone, American businessman and politician was born. In 1962, Lisa Randall, American physicist and academic was born. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1994, Takeoff, American rapper (died 2022) was born. In 2007, The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters. In 2023, Titan, a submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions, imploded while attempting to view the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board including the co-founder and CEO of the company, Stockton Rush in the North Atlantic Ocean. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

‘Diabolic’: Massive cost pressures on $12 billion Snowy 2.0 revealed

Brisbane Times

June 18, 2026

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‘Diabolic’: Massive cost pressures on $12 billion Snowy 2.0 revealed

The national auditor says the largest renewable energy project in the country is hampered by governance and management failures.

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