Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. 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 1981, Adrienne Camp, South African singer-songwriter was born. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Gauteng Homelessness Outreach: MEC Launches Weekly Winter Initiative in Johannesburg
JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — A comprehensive Gauteng homelessness outreach program has been officially launched in the heart of Johannesburg to provide critical winter relief and essential services to the province’s transient population. Spearheaded by Gauteng Social Development MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, the initiative targets individuals living on the streets, offering immediate interventions as harsh winter conditions exacerbate []
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Eyewitness News Bahamas
· Jun 25, 2026
Beyond Shelters: Addressing the Roots of Homelessness
Beyond Shelters: Addressing the Roots of Homelessness
The Independent
· Jun 30, 2026
Disasters Emergency Committee launches urgent appeal following ‘catastrophic’ Venezuelan earthquake
Humanitarian groups say citizens urgently need shelter, food, water and medical care
San Antonio Current
· Jul 1, 2026
Thrive unveils plans for West Side housing to serve LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness
San Antonio-based housing nonprofit Thrive wants to reverse an alarming trend. The organization will open a new neighborhood-style community, Thrive Vecindad, to provide 25 LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness with a safe and affordable place to stay. Billed as a first-of-its-kind initiative, the project comes at a critical time for LGBTQ+ youth in San Antonio. “Far [] The post Thrive unveils plans for West Side housing to serve LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness appeared first on San Antonio Current.
South Africa Today
· Jul 6, 2026
Asylum Seekers and Refugees Camp Outside Durban Home Affairs Amid Anti-Immigration Protests
DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL — Asylum seekers and refugees continue to camp on the pavements outside the Department of Home Affairs in Durban following an unofficial June 30 deadline, having fled their communities amid escalating anti-immigration protests. The displaced foreign nationals are urgently calling on the eThekwini Municipality and the national government to provide temporary shelter, protection, and []
The Namibian
· Jun 24, 2026
Faith-based organisation launches campaign to assist vulnerable people during cold
The Salvation Army, a faith-based ministry assisting those affected by poverty, hunger and abuse, has launched a campaign to assist vulnerable people to cope with the winter conditions. The Winter Drive campaign, launched on 6 June in Windhoek, will see the Salvation Army provide warm meals, clothing, blankets and groceries to people in need throughout [] The post Faith-based organisation launches campaign to assist vulnerable people during cold appeared first on The Namibian.
Bacon’s Rebellion
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Related coverage for "Gauteng Homelessness Outreach: MEC Launches Weekly Winter Initiative in Johannesburg": Eyewitness News Bahamas — Beyond Shelters: Addressing the Roots of Homelessness. The Independent — Disasters Emergency Committee launches urgent appeal following ‘catastrophic’ Venezuelan earthquake. San Antonio Current — Thrive unveils plans for West Side housing to serve LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness. South Africa Today — Asylum Seekers and Refugees Camp Outside Durban Home Affairs Amid Anti-Immigration Protests. The Namibian — Faith-based organisation launches campaign to assist vulnerable people during cold. Bacon’s Rebellion — Cville Homeless Camp: 80 Dwellers and Counting