Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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, Kieran Foran, New Zealand rugby league player was born. 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 2003, Mason Teague, Australian rugby league player was born. In 2011, Allan Jeans, Australian footballer and coach (born 1933) passed away. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Large security presence in Auckland as Modi meets political, community leaders

Radio New Zealand

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July 10, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Bandwagon

The Indian leader is expected to hold bilateral talks with Luxon before meeting prominent business leaders and addressing more than 10,000 at a community event.

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The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

Narendra Modi arrives in Auckland for first official New Zealand visit

Narendra Modi arrives in Auckland for first official New Zealand visit

India Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

Live: PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome at Government House in Auckland

Live: PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome at Government House in Auckland

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 11, 2026

Protesters and Modi Supporters Face Off in New Zealand

In a dramatic scene, protesters and supporters of visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi face off outside Auckland’s Spark Arena, where Modi addressed an estimated 10,000 NRIs (Non-Resident Indians). Outside the venue, Modi received a mixed reception as anti-immigration protesters chanted “send them back” and Sikh separatists staged protests against him.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

PM Narendra Modi Arrives in Auckland, New Zealand Counterpart Christopher Luxon Welcomes Him at Airport (Watch Video)

PM Modi arrived in Auckland on Friday for a two-day visit to New Zealand, where he was welcomed at the airport by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The visit marks the final leg of Modi's three-nation tour and is the first official visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades, highlighting the growing momentum in bilateral ties.

UrduPoint

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· Jun 25, 2026

Strict security ensures peaceful 9th Muharram Zuljinah procession in Quetta

Strict security ensures peaceful 9th Muharram Zuljinah procession in Quetta

Radio New Zealand

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· Jul 9, 2026

Rehearsals held to test 'intense security' for Narendra Modi visit

There will be some disruptions for Aucklanders while the Indian Prime Minister is in the country, police say.

Loonie Politics

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· Jun 22, 2026

Montreal police chief to meet city officials behind closed doors over racism concerns

MONTREAL — Montreal’s police chief will meet with city officials behind closed doors over racism allegations involving officers in the city’s Montréal-Nord borough. A spokesperson for the City of Montreal says members of the city council committee responsible for public safety will meet privately with Montreal Police Chief Fady Dagher. Elected municipal officials had originally [] The post Montreal police chief to meet city officials behind closed doors over racism concerns appeared first on Loonie Politics.

The Tribune

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· Jul 10, 2026

PM Modi emplanes for Auckland, New Zealand from Melbourne for final leg of his three-nation tour

PM Modi is visiting New Zealand from 10-11 July at the invitation of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Notably, this will be the first state visit of an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades.

Engadget

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· Jun 28, 2026

Flock cameras track more than your license plate, and they're spreading fast

Mounting privacy and security issues have residents and activists concerned.

Associated Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

Modi receives a ceremonial welcome at Government House in New Zealand

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed at Government House in Auckland on Saturday with a traditional ceremony and a troop review. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon welcomed Modi, as well as other officials. Photo credit: POOL The Post Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

9 News Australia

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· Jun 28, 2026

Queensland Police’s specialist counter-terrorism training | 9 News Australia

A secret training mission from Queensland police has been carried out to take down terrorists and armed offenders in Queensland. The specialist training at busy shopping centres, sports stadiums and entertainment precincts across the state. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

WATCH: Armed suspects arrested after threatening Sydney Chabad security during Shabbat prayers

Security personnel, including volunteers from Sydney's Jewish community and officers from New South Wales Police, reacted immediately after the incident was reported.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 4, 2026

Modi Heads to Auckland on July 10 in First Indian Prime Minister Visit to New Zealand in Four Decades

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Auckland on July 10 for the first Indian PM state visit to New Zealand in four decades, anchored by the April 2026 Free Trade Agreement that eliminates tariffs on 95 percent of New Zealand's exports to India.

The City Paper Bogotá

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· Jun 18, 2026

Bogotá ramps up security ahead of Colombia’s pivotal presidential runoff

Bogotá is stepping up security and emergency preparations ahead of Sunday’s presidential runoff, deploying more than 12,500 police officers across the Colombian capital while easing alcohol restrictions after reaching a compromise with the city’s hospitality sector during the FIFA World Cup. Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán and Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez chaired a high-level Security Council []

South Africa Today

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· Jun 24, 2026

KwaZulu-Natal Police Ready for June 30 Anti-Illegal Immigration Protests Amid Mass Arrests

DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL — Law enforcement authorities have confirmed that the KwaZulu-Natal police are fully prepared to maintain public order and respond to any criminal activity surrounding the planned anti-illegal immigration protests scheduled for June 30. A spokesperson for the KwaZulu-Natal police emphasized that while citizens have a constitutional right to protest, they equally have a []

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 11, 2026

New Zealand-India trade, defence pact celebrated despite criticism

New Zealand and India announced on Saturday the creation of a strategic partnership encompassing defence and security, during a landmark visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon feted his guest with an indigenous Maori welcome and a guard of honour, seeking to expand relations after signing a free-trade pact in April that he has touted as an economic boon. Modi’s visit, at the tail end of a July 6-11 tour that has also taken him to Indonesia and Australia, came in...

MS NOW

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· Jun 30, 2026

Elon Musk promotes xenophobic film that glorifies vigilantism

“Citizen Vigilante,” which depicts violence against migrants, is just the latest example of the bloodlust and infatuation with vigilantes among MAGA world. The post Elon Musk promotes xenophobic film that glorifies vigilantism appeared first on MS NOW.

ArabNews

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· Jul 10, 2026

Modi visits New Zealand as trade deal sparks India pushback

WELLINGTON: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in New Zealand on Friday touting a free trade deal that has sparked a backlash despite promises it will unlock jobs and economic riches. On the agenda are trade, tourism and sport — but recent undercurrents of anti-migrant sentiment risk tarnishing his trip to a nation long proud of its tolerance. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon celebrated the signing in April of the free trade deal with the world’s most populous nation, touting an export boom that would deliver jobs and investment in spades.

Independent Online

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· Jun 27, 2026

KZN ramps up security ahead of looming anti-illegal immigration protests

KZN ramps up security ahead of looming anti-illegal immigration protests

The Register

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· Jun 22, 2026

OpenAI: Yoo-hoo, look over here, we do that security stuff too!

A plethora of pwn-prevention, including a 'Patch The Planet' pledge

Reuters

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· Jun 22, 2026

Australia seizes cocaine worth $572 million

Australian police seized nearly 6,000 pounds of cocaine hidden in underground bunkers at a property near Sydney, authorities said, in what they described as the country's largest-ever cocaine bust. #cocaine #police #australia #drugbust #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/police-seize-572-million-cocaine-australias-biggest-haul-2026-06-22/ 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 28, 2026

Polls open in New Caledonia’s first provincial elections since 2019

The New Zealand public broadcaster reports that about 2,500 police officers were deployed to secure and monitor polling stations.

ComputerWeekly

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· Jun 26, 2026

Met Palantir pilot: The DPIA that raises more questions than answers

We examine the Data Protection Impact Assessment for the Metropolitan Police’s Palantir Foundry pilot, and the governance gaps it exposes around surveillance, transparency and staff consultation

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 2, 2026

NYPD boosts security for July 4th events across New York City

NYPD boosts security for July 4th events across New York City

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 11, 2026

Indian PM Narendra Modi visits New Zealand

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon, have renewed diplomatic ties. ​New Zealand is the final leg of Prime Minister Modi's Asia-Pacific Tour after he signed deals with Australia and Indonesia. ​The two countries signed a defence cooperation deal and pledged greater collaboration on maritime safety. ​It's the first time an Indian leader has visited New Zealand in 40 years.

India News Network

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· Jul 8, 2026

Human Rights Concerns Rise Ahead of Modi's Melbourne Visit

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Australia amid human rights protests and excitement within the Indian community for his stadium event.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

PM Modi begins NZ visit, trade talks in focus

PM Modi begins NZ visit, trade talks in focus

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 2, 2026

All eyes were on Zelenskyy at Ireland's EU Presidency ceremony as security swarmed Dublin Castle

Security would always be strict for the opening day, but multiple roads were closed and gardaí surrounded the venue as the VIP arrived

Us Weekly

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· Jun 25, 2026

NYPD Was Briefed About Crowds at MSG Amid Taylor, Travis Wedding Speculation

The New York Police Department is gearing up for an influx of crowds as fans prepare for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s possible wedding in the Big Apple. Variety reported on Thursday, June 25, that two NYPD officers patrolling around Madison Square Garden one day prior said they had been briefed about paparazzi and onlookers []

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