Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1900, Marcel Paul, French communist politician and Holocaust survivor (died 1982) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1961, ČSA Flight 511 crashes at Casablanca-Anfa Airport in Morocco, killing 72. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. 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 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Haiti: 1.5 million displaced and 1,600 people killed in three months
Haiti is experiencing an unprecedented crisis, at least since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021. Since then, armed gangs have steadily expanded their control, paralyzing institutions, infrastructure, and essential services. In 2025, according to the World Bank, Haiti's economy contracted for the seventh consecutive year, with real GDP declining by 2.7 and average inflation reaching 28.3. Prospects for 2026 remain extremely fragile. Read all
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CNN
· Jun 26, 2026
Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,000 as foreign rescuers arrive
At least 920 people are dead and over 3,000 have been injured after this week’s devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, according to the country’s top lawmaker. Rescuers are racing to reach survivors beneath the rubble before the “golden” window of time closes. Many displaced families have nowhere to go in Caracas, La Guaira and surrounding areas. The US military is on the ground for rescue efforts in Venezuela — where, earlier this year, special forces conducted a deadly raid to seize then-President Nicolás Maduro. A wave of machinery, supplies and international aid workers is heading toward hard-hit areas. 0:00 The latest death toll numbers 3:14 How rescuers are getting into Venezuela 6:18 A Venezuelan doctor describes medical challenges on the ground Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #venezuela #earthquake #News
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
Death toll from Venezuela twin earthquakes surpasses 4,000
More than 16,700 injured, thousands displaced since powerful June 24 quakes, top official says
Sky News Australia
· Jun 27, 2026
Over 900 people dead and at least 50,000 missing following Venezuelan earthquakes
More than 900 people are dead and at least 50,000 are missing after two earthquakes struck near Venezuela’s capital of Caracas. The UN has called for a collective effort to assist in the days following the disaster, as millions of people are already in need of aid. Rescue teams are working around the clock, scouring collapsed buildings for survivors. The US has moved quickly to show its support by providing aid to Venezuela.
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 27, 2026
As Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs Past 900, U.S. Deploys Elite Rescue Teams And $150M In Aid
THE BREAKDOWN: As the death toll from the June 24, 2026, earthquake in Venezuela surpasses 900 people, the United States government has launched a massive humanitarian response. The relief operation involves deploying more than 250 search-and-rescue personnel, activating regional military assets for logistical support, setting up free Starlink satellite internet, and committing 150 million in [] As Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs Past 900, U.S. Deploys Elite Rescue Teams And 150M In Aid
The Guardian
· Jul 11, 2026
Venezuela quake death toll passes 4,300 as scale of recovery effort looms large
Nearly 17,000 injured and thousands more listed as missing amid calls by president Delcy Rodríguez and UN for financial helpThe death toll in Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes has passed 4,300, the government said on Saturday.At least 4,333 people were killed and 16,740 injured in the back-to-back quakes on 24 June that flattened entire districts in the coastal state of La Guaira, the Venezuelan parliament chief, Jorge Rodríguez, wrote on Telegram. Thousands more people are listed as missing. Continue reading...
AllSides
· Jun 25, 2026
At least 164 people dead after twin quakes in Venezuela, acting president says
Deadly quakes: At least 164 people have been killed and 971 injured after Venezuela's most powerful earthquake in more than a century, according to the country's acting President Delcy Rodriguez. The 7.5 magnitude quake struck just 40 seconds after a 7.2 magnitude foreshock. Capital in crisis: A resident who survived a quake that hit Caracas in 1967 said the disaster was unlike anything he had experienced. Another resident who escaped a damaged building said the scene was like a horror movie.
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Related coverage for " Haiti: 1.5 million displaced and 1,600 people killed in three months ": CNN — Venezuela quake death toll nears 1,000 as foreign rescuers arrive. Anadolu Agency — Death toll from Venezuela twin earthquakes surpasses 4,000. Sky News Australia — Over 900 people dead and at least 50,000 missing following Venezuelan earthquakes. Tampa Free Press — As Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs Past 900, U.S. Deploys Elite Rescue Teams And $150M In Aid. The Guardian — Venezuela quake death toll passes 4,300 as scale of recovery effort looms large. AllSides — At least 164 people dead after twin quakes in Venezuela, acting president says