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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 1394, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) was born. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. 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 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1986, Hannaliis Jaadla, Estonian footballer 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 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.
KwaDabeka Looting: SANDF Deployed to Clermont After Millions in Damage
KWADABEKA, KWAZULU-NATAL — The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has been deployed to the scene of the KwaDabeka looting in Clermont, west of Durban, following a destructive overnight raid that left several businesses ransacked. Troops were stationed at the affected shopping centre on Wednesday morning to secure the area after at least two supermarkets, []
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South Africa Today
· Jun 23, 2026
Vaal River Tragedy: Six Farm Workers Drown in Douglas After Makeshift Boat Capsizes
DOUGLAS, NORTHERN CAPE — A devastating Vaal River tragedy has claimed the lives of six farm workers who drowned near Douglas after a makeshift boat capsized in the early morning hours. The fatal incident, which occurred as agricultural laborers were crossing the river to reach their workplace, has prompted urgent maritime and criminal investigations by []
Meduza.io
· Jul 2, 2026
See the aftermath of one of Russia’s largest attacks on Kyiv. Apartment buildings lie in ruins, at least 13 people were killed, and dozens were injured.
Russian forces attacked Kyiv overnight on July 2 with drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the strike on the Ukrainian capital was the most massive since the start of the full-scale war. All districts of Kyiv sustained damage; the latest figures show at least 13 people were killed and more than 90 were wounded. City authorities warned that the casualty toll is not final, as rescuers are still working through the rubble. July 3 has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv. Meduza publishes photographs of the aftermath of the Russian strike.
Ukrainska Pravda
· Jul 2, 2026
"My building has been damaged for the sixth time": what is known about aftermath of overnight large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv – photos
Homes belonging to artists and media professionals, along with the office of the human rights organisation La Strada-Ukraine, were damaged in Kyiv as a result of Russia's attack on the night of 1-2 July. Animals were also injured at Kyiv Zoo and buildings there sustained damage.
PravdaReport
· Jun 23, 2026
Nearly 100 Homes Damaged After Tornado-Like Whirlwind Hits Russia’s Sverdlovsk Region
Nearly 100 homes were damaged after a powerful whirlwind struck the town of Kushva in Russia's Sverdlovsk Region, according to the regional Department of Information Policy. The weather event caused significant damage to the town's infrastructure. Whirlwind Causes Extensive Damage Across Kushva City authorities reported that 99 residential buildings sustained damage during the incident, while 32 structures were completely destroyed.
TASS
· Jun 26, 2026
Private screening of documentary about Starobelsk college attack held in Moroccan capital
The documentary made by Olga Kiryi, Alexey Balakirev, and Ilya Andilevko, tells about the deadly attack on the night into May 22, when the college building was attacked
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Related coverage for "KwaDabeka Looting: SANDF Deployed to Clermont After Millions in Damage": South Africa Today — Vaal River Tragedy: Six Farm Workers Drown in Douglas After Makeshift Boat Capsizes. Meduza.io — See the aftermath of one of Russia’s largest attacks on Kyiv. Apartment buildings lie in ruins, at least 13 people were killed, and dozens were injured.. Ukrainska Pravda — "My building has been damaged for the sixth time": what is known about aftermath of overnight large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv – photos. PravdaReport — Nearly 100 Homes Damaged After Tornado-Like Whirlwind Hits Russia’s Sverdlovsk Region. TASS — Private screening of documentary about Starobelsk college attack held in Moroccan capital