Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. 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 1983, Gabrielle Roy, Canadian engineer and author (born 1909) passed away. 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 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Government unveils new pipeline of roading projects – but timeframe for many unclear

The New Zealand Herald

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July 8, 2026

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Government unveils new pipeline of roading projects – but timeframe for many unclear
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Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 21, 2026

Construction Partners: The Road Ahead Still Looks Promising

Construction Partners: The Road Ahead Still Looks Promising

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Road projects across New Zealand: What’s happening with Roads of National Significance near you

Road projects across New Zealand: What’s happening with Roads of National Significance near you

UrduPoint

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· Jul 6, 2026

Work on Faisalabad–Chiniot road project progressing rapidly: Minister Bharth

Work on Faisalabad–Chiniot road project progressing rapidly: Minister Bharth

Global News

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· Jul 7, 2026

Cost of work to replace George Massey Tunnel climbs to $8.5B

The completion date for the project has also been pushed back from December 2030 to September 2031. Farnworth said construction will start next year.

Kuwait Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

Housing projects ‘progressing on schedule’

KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) affirmed on Sunday that work on its major housing projects is progressing according to approved timelines, while efforts con...

The Paris News (search feed)

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· Jun 28, 2026

TxDOT schedules road work in Paris District for week of June 29

Here’s a look at work planned in Delta, Lamar and Red River Counties for the week starting June 29, 2026.

South Africa Today

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· Jul 7, 2026

Crackdown lets rainforest reclaim illegal road in rare win for the Amazon

Recent satellite images show forest closing over the path of an illegal road that nearly severed the Xingu Socioenvironmental Corridor in 2022. In early 2023, civil society pressure put the road at the top of the government’s agenda, leading to enforcement operations and a sharp decline in new illegal road openings across the Xingu Basin. []

Ghanaian Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

CUTS urges govt to increase road fund allocation

The Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS) International has urged the government to increase funding for road maintenance in the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to address the extensive damage caused by this year’s heavy rains. According to the policy think tank, deteriorating roads, bridges and drainage systems across the country are imposing significant costs on The post CUTS urges govt to increase road fund allocation appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Roads grow GDP, fund them timely, Ogbuagu tells FG

Calls for sustained civil service reforms, digital transformation By John Alechenu ABUJA — Retiring Director of Highways Construction and Rehabilitation at the Federal Ministry of Works, Engr. Clement Ogbuagu, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise investment in the road sector, describing it as a key driver of economic growth. Ogbuagu made the appeal [] The post Roads grow GDP, fund them timely, Ogbuagu tells FG appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nepal News

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· Jul 12, 2026

उदिपुरमा पहिरो नियन्त्रणपछि डुम्रे–बेँसीसहर यात्रा बर्खा पनि सहज

लमजुङ। संघीय सरकारको ११ करोड १९ लाखको लागतमा डुम्रे–बेँसीसहर सडकअन्तर्गत उदिपुरमा पहिरो नियन्त्रणका संरचना बनेपछि बर्खायाममा पनि सवारी आवागमन सहज भएको छ। डुम्रे–बेँसीसहर–चामे सडक योजना कार्यालयका सूचना अधिकारी नवीन विष्टका अनुसार मस्र्याङ्दी नदीमा माइक्रो पाइल, नदी किनारमा संरक्षण पर्खाल, ४५ मिटर अग्लो र ८० मिटर लामो ग्याबिन जाली, ३०० मिटर सडक कालोपत्र तथा सडकमाथिको पहिरो []

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 22, 2026

CUTS calls on government to increase allocation to Road Fund in 2026 Mid-Year Budget

CUTS International, a leading research and public policy think is calling on the Government to increase funding for road maintenance in the upcoming Mid-Year Budget Review, following the damage caused to roads, bridges and drains by this year’s heavy rains. Road damage is becoming a daily burden on Ghanaians. Many roads across the country are []

CommonWealth Beacon

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· Jul 13, 2026

Why gas companies are spending big in ‘fossil fuel free’ communities

Starting in 2024, a group of 10 Massachusetts communities kickstarted a first-of-a-kind experiment by pledging to go fossil fuel free. But moving off gas for new buildings doesn’t preclude the utilities from needing to spend tens of millions of dollars each year upgrading the existing infrastructure by replacing pipes. This week on The Codcast, CommonWealth Beacon reporters Hallie Claflin and Jordan Wolman discuss Wolman’s latest piece uncovering how gas companies have spent 100 million on natural gas infrastructure in nine of those 10 communities, roughly since they adopted their fossil fuel-free ordinances.

Vermont Daily Chronicle

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· Jul 7, 2026

Federal grant finishes a Route 7 rebuild three decades in the making

19.7 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law completes the Pittsford-to-Brandon reconstruction — a project whose roots run to 1996, and to bypass talk from the 1950s. The post Federal grant finishes a Route 7 rebuild three decades in the making first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post Federal grant finishes a Route 7 rebuild three decades in the making appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

Independent Online

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· Jun 27, 2026

The impact of budget cuts on road markings in eThekwini Municipality

The impact of budget cuts on road markings in eThekwini Municipality

Daily Express

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· Jul 7, 2026

Foreign Office issues 2-day travel disruption warning for Turkey area

Road closures and restrictions are in place over the next several hours around key venues.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 28, 2026

Cement demand, prices under pressure amid monsoon and cost surge

Seasonal slowdown, labour shortages and rising fuel costs weigh on demand, pricing and near-term profitability of cement companies

Limerick Post Newspaper

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· Jul 7, 2026

Works underway by Uisce Éireann to ‘future-proof’ Foynes

PLANS are underway by Uisce Éireann to “future-proof” a County Limerick town with new wastewater infrastructure. The proposed Foynes Sewerage Scheme, which has been submitted for planning, is hoped to deliver a new wastewater treatment plant and associated infrastructure, and eliminate the discharge of untreated water into the Shannon Estuary. Works are expected to commence [] The post Works underway by Uisce Éireann to ‘future-proof’ Foynes appeared first on Limerick Post.

Radio New Zealand

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· Jul 8, 2026

'Phased approach' essential for Roads of National Significance delivery - Bishop

The Transport Minister expects that by early next year, six projects will be under construction.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 10, 2026

NPE baiki tampalan jalan berbentuk ‘X’ esok

PETALING JAYA: Kerja pembaikan kekal terhadap tampalan jalan berbentuk ‘X’ di Kilometer 12.5 hingga Kilometer 12.8 arah Bangsar, Lebuhraya Baru Pantai (NPE) akan dilaksanakan esok bagi mengembalikan permukaan turapan lebuh raya itu kepada keadaan asal. NPE Sdn. Bhd. dalam kenyataan hari ini memaklumkan, tampalan jalan berhampiran Angkasapuri yang tular di media sosial itu hanya ... Read more The post NPE baiki tampalan jalan berbentuk ‘X’ esok appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The i Paper

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· Jun 21, 2026

40°C summer days loom as heatwave intensifies

Experts warn of infrastructure breakdown and excess deaths as 40°C days could come as soon as next year for the UK

Western Standard

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· Jul 7, 2026

ANALYSIS: Ford and Smith's pipeline proposal has a Manitoba problem

With Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiling plans for a new pipeline from Alberta to Ontario on Monday, questions are already being raised about what obstacles stand in the way of turning the proposal into reality.

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 6, 2026

Expansion of East-West Highway continues despite monsoon

By Janarjan Khatri,Sarlahi, July 6: Construction work on the expansion of the East-West (Mahendra) Highway is continuing...

Malay Mail

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· Jul 3, 2026

Road maintenance needs joint responsibility from elected reps and agencies, says Ahmad Maslan after Johor inspections

JOHOR BAHRU, July 3 — Road maintenance requires the commitment and cooperation of all stakeholders, including elec...

Ariana News

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· Jun 26, 2026

TAPI project sees rapid progress in Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s Islamic Emirate says work on the TAPI Pipeline is advancing steadily, with major infrastructure activities continuing at a rapid pace across the country. Zabihullah Mujahid said around 130 kilometers of the route have been leveled so far, while 91 kilometers of pipeline have already been installed. He said the total distance from the border [] The post TAPI project sees rapid progress in Afghanistan first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

ANTARA News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Gov't targets 97 pct of national roads in good condition by 2027

The Public Works Ministry is targeting 97 percent of national roads to be in good condition by 2027 to strengthen ...

Arise News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Umahi Pressures Cement Makers To Cut Prices As Road Projects Face Funding Strain

Works minister Umahi has warned soaring cement costs are driving contract variations on critical road projects.

Irish News

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· Jun 30, 2026

Keir Starmer says £15bn defence investment plan will prepare UK for war

The long-awaited investment package is partly funded by cuts to road and energy schemes.

MaltaToday

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· Jul 8, 2026

Swieqi is facing a crisis

Enough is enough. We cannot keep on failing our locality. Solutions exist. What we need is the will from government to move ahead with solutions that are lasting

CBC News

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· Apr 10, 2025

Proponent, route and Pathways all still unclear ahead of Alberta's pipeline announcement

Proponent, route and Pathways all still unclear ahead of Alberta's pipeline announcement

QuintDaily

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· Jun 26, 2026

Why Modular Process Skids Are Quietly Reshaping Industrial Project Timelines

Construction of the industrial site has palpitations. Mobilities are weeks to months in the planning for power plants, refineries, ammonia terminals and chemical plants, and weather, labour shortage, and the slow dance of welding pipe outside in the air serve to screw all the mobilisation plans up. This is why a growing number of engineering [] The post Why Modular Process Skids Are Quietly Reshaping Industrial Project Timelines appeared first on QuintDaily.

Euro Weekly News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Malaga Council approves €2.1 million investment in road marking upgrades on 99 country routes

The provincial government body members gave the go ahead during their meeting on June 17 for contracts to improve road []

Just the news

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· Jun 17, 2026

Seattle electric rates expected to increase 19% over two years

Rate hikes, which would start in 2027, are related to a backlog of infrastructure projects and rising electrical demand.

TheJournal.ie

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· Jun 23, 2026

Housing minister says he has stopped estimating when homeless numbers will drop

James Browne said it is instead more important to “maximise the delivery of homes” by changing construction regulations.

brazilnews.net

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· Jul 5, 2026

Brazil boosts climate resilience funding under its Ecological Transition Plan

Sao Paulo [Brazil], July 5 (ANI): Brazil's Ministry of Finance highlighted significant progress under the country's Ecological Transition Plan (PTE), saying the initiative is laying the foundation for a new development model that combines economic growth with environmental sustainability and social inclusion.Senior officials, including Secretary of Ecological Transformation Carolina Grottera, Deputy Executive Se

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