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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1643, English Civil War: Battle of Roundway Down: In England, Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl of Rochester, commanding the Royalist forces, heavily defeats the Parliamentarian forces led by Sir William Waller. In 1894, Isaac Babel, Russian short story writer, journalist, and playwright (died 1940) was born. In 1934, Peter Gzowski, Canadian journalist and academic (died 2002) was born. In 1951, Vuoristorata, one of the oldest still-operating wooden roller coasters in Europe, is opened at the Linnanmäki amusement park in Helsinki, Finland. 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 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Four-vehicle crash shuts central Wellington’s Terrace Tunnel, causing major delays

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Irish Mirror
· Jul 5, 2026
Man killed and three injured in two-car crash in Donegal as gardai appeal for witnesses
The fatal crash occurred at Kinnego Cross, Ballymagan, shortly before 9.10pm on Saturday, July 4.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 8, 2026
New York City races to secure unstable skyscraper after columns buckle and floors sag
Workers have started making emergency repairs to stabilise a Manhattan high-rise after buckled columns and sagging floors forced evacuations in and around the midtown construction site. The scene unfolded throughout Tuesday after the precarious conditions were spotted in the morning at the 1970s-era building, which is being converted into luxury flats. Construction workers at the site and people in nearby buildings – including a school, diplomatic offices and several hotels – in the busy...
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 8, 2026
Temporary lane closures at RIPAHS Bridge and Jalan Labu
Temporary lane closures at RIPAHS Bridge and Jalan Labu
Euromaidan Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Ukraine’s Air Force cripples a bridge feeding Russian troops in occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Footage shot moments after the hit shows the roadway torn open and the crossing left critically damaged.
RTL Today
· Jul 2, 2026
National Roads Administration: Cause of 'smoke' in Grouft Tunnel has been identified
On Wednesday, the left lane in the Grouft Tunnel, heading north, reopened to traffic after work was done on the ventilation system. But shortly afterwards, the route was closed again due to strange 'smoke' appearing.
Off The Press
· Jul 7, 2026
Buckling beams at Manhattan high-rise under construction trigger evacuations
Two structural support beams on the 21st floor of a 37-story under-construction building in Manhattan started buckling Tuesday morning, triggering evacuations, street closures and a large emergency response, officials say. The FDNY said it got a call around 8 a.m. about bricks falling from the building at 235 East 42nd Street, between Second and Third []...Click to read more
The Malta Independent
· Jun 26, 2026
Updated: No one hurt as scaffolding collapses while being dismantled
No one was injured on Friday morning when part of a scaffolding collapsed while it was being dismantled, the police said.The accident happened in Reggie Miller Street at around 8am.The road is closed temporarily until the scaffolding is cleared.The Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA) and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) said in a statement that they are investigating the incident.“Preliminary investigations indicate that the scaffolding collapsed while works were being carried out. Further investigations are underway to determine the cause of the incident. The contractor and the developer had obtained the necessary permits from the relevant authorities for the works being undertaken,” the two authorities said. They added that an operation is currently underway, under the surveillance of both authorities, to remove the scaffolding so that the road can be reopened.
Global News
· Jun 23, 2026
Boy who allegedly assaulted 9-week-old baby wanted by Calgary police
Investigators say the incident happened between 4:30 and 5 p.m. on Monday, June 15, along a sidewalk in the 0 to 100 block of Country Village Gate Northeast.
Metro
· Jul 2, 2026
Trackside fire causes major disruption on UK’s busiest rail route
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The Real Deal
· Jul 8, 2026
After collapse scare, Pfizer building stabilization efforts continue
The situation at the old Pfizer building in Midtown East appeared to be calming down on Wednesday morning as officials began reopening streets. People were allowed back into nearby buildings on Wednesday morning as the so-called “frozen zone” around 235 East 42nd Street shrank, Bloomberg reported. Fire Department units were also leaving the scene, according to the publication, as a source said the building’s threat of collapse had waned. The buckling 20th and 21st floors saw shoring installed overnight to help stabilize the construction site. On Tuesday night, Department of Buildings commissioner Ahmed Tigani said it was “a consistent, stable, []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.
KLIF – 570AM – Dallas
· Jul 10, 2026
Dallas Condo Fire Displaces 45 Residents — 24 Units Damaged Overnight
Building damaged by fire at Cambridge Park Condominiums Image by American Red Cross Greater North TexasXA three-alarm fire tore through a Northeast Da...
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
Serious crash on Waikato Expressway leaves multiple people injured, traffic delays near Cambridge
Serious crash on Waikato Expressway leaves multiple people injured, traffic delays near Cambridge
ABC7 New York
· Jul 3, 2026
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce events at Madison Square Garden prompt Midtown street closures Friday
Street closures are in effect around Madison Square Garden on Friday as security ramps up for private events reportedly tied to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 26, 2026
Kolkata warehouse collapse death toll rises to 15, 6 arrested
The incident occurred around noon on Wednesday when the roof of the under-construction warehouse at Taratala suddenly collapsed
The News Letter
· Jul 9, 2026
Traffic & Travel: Belfast route closed due to traffic collision
A traffic collision on Belfast's Stewartstown Road causes closure as police to issue advice.
KTLA 5
· Jul 8, 2026
NYC high-rise building unstable after columns buckle
Workers began making emergency repairs to stabilize a Manhattan high-rise Tuesday evening after buckled columns and sagging floors forced evacuations in and around the midtown construction site. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Tesla And VW Collide In Deadly Tampa Crash, Shutting Down Major Section Of Florida Avenue
TAMPA, Fla. – A devastating two-vehicle collision left at least one person dead and forced a major traffic shutdown. The Tampa Police Department confirmed they are currently on the scene of a fatal traffic crash on Florida Avenue, located just south of Fowler Avenue. The accident involved two vehicles: a Tesla and a Volkswagen. Emergency crews [] Tesla And VW Collide In Deadly Tampa Crash, Shutting Down Major Section Of Florida Avenue
India Today
· Jun 23, 2026
Video: Himachal bridge collapses as truck crosses, driver miraculously survives
Video: Himachal bridge collapses as truck crosses, driver miraculously survives
Independent Online
· Jul 2, 2026
Fatal N12 West crash near Comaro Road causes major traffic delays
Fatal N12 West crash near Comaro Road causes major traffic delays
India TV News
· Jun 23, 2026
Bridge collapses like a house of cards as truck crosses in Himachal, CCTV footage surfaces | Watch
A major accident was narrowly averted in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Tuesday morning when an iron bridge in the Urni area suddenly collapsed while a dumper truck was crossing it. The bridge collapsed within seconds, causing the dumper to plunge along with it. Despite the dramatic collapse, no casualties have been reported, and the driver of the vehicle escaped unharmed.
ArcaMax
· Jul 8, 2026
NYC high-rise threatening to collapse stabilized, but what's next for structure unclear
NEW YORK — The sagging upper floors of a Midtown Manhattan building under construction that threatened to collapse and caused a massive evacuation of the area have been stabilized with galvanized steel beams and emergency jacks, city officials ...
Guinee news
· Jun 22, 2026
Fortes pluies à Kindia : le pont Kénèndé–Abattoir III cède, la population prise au piège
Un important incident d’infrastructure s’est produit ce lundi dans la commune urbaine de Kindia. Le pont reliant les quartiers Kénèndé et Abattoir 3 s’est effondré, entraînant une interruption totale de la circulation sur cet axe stratégique de la ville. Selon les premières informations recueillies sur place, l’ouvrage aurait cédé sous l’effet combiné de sa vétusté []
WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville
· Jun 22, 2026
Part of North Broadway in Knoxville is Closed Due to Serious Crash
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) - KPD and KFD are on the scene of a serious crash on North Broadway at Cecil Avenue. North Broadway from Cecil Avenue to Grainger...
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 24, 2026
Council tells public to not jump fence to swim at Vico Baths, as repair works are underway
The council is repairing the concrete access steps and replacing the damaged railing.
Daily Express
· Jun 25, 2026
Białośliwiu train crash LIVE: Two trains collide in horror smash in Poland
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CNN
· Jul 9, 2026
New scaffolding is up at the White House, here's why
New renovations are underway at the White House, where a large tarp, designed to look like it's not even there, is now covering the North Portico of the building. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports.
Latestly.com
· Jul 5, 2026
Brooklyn Bridge Fire: Blaze Erupts on Iconic Bridge During Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show (Watch Video)
Small fires briefly broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during Macy's July 4 fireworks display over New York City's East River. Videos showed flames and black smoke rising from multiple sections of the bridge as fireworks were launched. Witnesses described seeing several fires before they burned out within about a minute. The extent of any damage remains unclear.
Irish News
· Jul 1, 2026
Major disruption in Derry as train station closes during security alert
The PSNI has asked the public to avoid the area
The Standard
· Jul 11, 2026
Stratford station remains closed as fire near tracks causes travel chaos
Urgent repairs are being carried out at Stratford Station forcing all lines to close, with disruption expected until the end of the day
The Hill
· Jul 9, 2026
Repairs underway at White House North Portico
Repairs are occurring at the White House’s North Portico, according to multiple Trump administration officials, adding it to the list of renovation projects around Washington that President Trump has undertaken. The portico’s columns “are currently undergoing standard restoration work,” and stone in the columns was being repaired, a White House official told NewsNation. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum...
Daily Mail
· Jun 23, 2026
The deadly sequence of events that put two commuter trains on a collision course, explained down to the last detail by DEEP DIVE
The deadly sequence of events that put two commuter trains on a collision course, explained down to the last detail by DEEP DIVE
Disclose.tv
· Jul 11, 2026
[Media] NEW - "Security enhancements and upgrades,"
NEW - Security enhancements and upgrades, are underway on the North Portico of the White House, according to a White House official.Massive tarps now conceal the construction site, printed with images of pillars and a light fixture designed to replicate the look of the original portico.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/mv5wz8tdui/@disclosetvDisclose.tvWhite House entrance undergoing 'security enhancements and upgrades'Breaking news from around the world.
USA TODAY
· Jul 7, 2026
NYC building faces collapse risk as Mamdani warns of danger
A Midtown Manhattan building near Grand Central Terminal is at risk of collapse as officials report buckled columns and growing instability. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
Daily Finland
· Jul 12, 2026
6 killed in building collapse in Cameroon's commercial hub
At least six people were killed and six others injured after a part of a three-story residential building collapsed amid heavy rains in Cameroon's commercial hub of Douala, authorities said on Saturday, reported Xinhua. The building, located in the Bonamoussadi neighborhood, collapsed overnight into Saturday. In a statement, the Douala City Council said three of the victims were children and the six injured were taken to the hospital for treatment. Officials said the exact cause of the collapse remains under investigation. Rescue and debris-clearing teams continued search and recovery operations while engineers assessed nearby buildings for potential structural risks. Heavy rains lashed Douala from Thursday through Saturday, triggering flooding in several neighborhoods and disrupting business activities across the city. Earlier this week, Cameroon's Ministry of Transport warned of heavy rainfall in five regions, including the Littoral Region, where Douala is located, citing the risks of flooding and landslides.
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