Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. 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 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1986, Hannaliis Jaadla, Estonian footballer was born. In 1994, Kanako Momota, Japanese singer-songwriter was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Farm experiences in disaster-hit Japanese area attracting children
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Since opening 11 years ago, the Moriumius facility has received a total of some 15,000 elementary and junior high school students, with many becoming repeat visitors.
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MyJoyOnline
· Jul 3, 2026
World Vision, Hilton Foundation commission water system for 7,000 residents to end water crisis
For years, the residents of the Dominase community in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo region endured a severe water crisis. Left with no sustainable options, families were routinely forced to rely on polluted streams for their daily survival.
Hi China
· Jul 10, 2026
Firefighters become a human bridge to save trapped residents
Shoulders became steps, backs became a bridge. After severe flooding hit Guigang City, south China's Guangxi, firefighters from Liuzhou rushed in to rescue three stranded residents, including two pregnant women who urgently needed medical care. #EverydayHero
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· Jun 28, 2026
A Mayor Is Taking Maternity Leave in Japan. Some Men Are Furious.
The news traveled fast in Yawata, a spiritual oasis of 68,000 people in western Japan known for its traditional tea culture and cherry blossoms. Shoko Kawata, the city’s mayor, was pregnant with her first child — and she was planning to take maternity leave, the first mayor in Japan to do so. Many residents of []
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· Jul 6, 2026
Heavy rainstorm, windstorm wreak havoc in Jigawa
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· Jun 25, 2026
Ban pecah, 3,000 penduduk Kampung RTB Bukit Changgang dilanda banjir
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The Tribune
· Jul 6, 2026
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Related coverage for " Farm experiences in disaster-hit Japanese area attracting children ": MyJoyOnline — World Vision, Hilton Foundation commission water system for 7,000 residents to end water crisis. Hi China — Firefighters become a human bridge to save trapped residents. DNyuz — A Mayor Is Taking Maternity Leave in Japan. Some Men Are Furious.. Daily Post Nigeria — Heavy rainstorm, windstorm wreak havoc in Jigawa . Utusan Malaysia — Ban pecah, 3,000 penduduk Kampung RTB Bukit Changgang dilanda banjir. The Tribune — Pakistan’s civic failures leave residents bracing for yet another monsoon crisis