Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. 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, 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, French DGSE personnel abort an operation to rescue ĂŤngrid Betancourt from FARC rebels in Colombia, causing a political scandal when details are leaked to the press. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

(LEAD) Power outage causes morning commute chaos on Seoul Subway Line 1

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July 8, 2026

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(LEAD) Power outage causes morning commute chaos on Seoul Subway Line 1

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- A power outage disrupted services on Seoul Subway Line...

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Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Power outage causes morning commute chaos on Seoul Subway Line 1

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- A power outage disrupted services on Seoul Subway Line...

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 1, 2026

Northwest Side apartment residents demand answers, accountability after days without power

Residents at Fairways 5 Apartments on the Northwest Side say they went without power for several hours — and in some cases, days — over the weekend as temperatures were high.

BNO News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Cuba suffers nationwide blackout after power grid collapses

Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed, causing a nationwide blackout across the island, according to state officials. The cause was not immediately known. The Electric Union of Cuba reported the failure around noon Monday, saying the country’s National Electric System had suffered a “total disconnection” and that authorities were investigating the cause. The collapse came [] The post Cuba suffers nationwide blackout after power grid collapses appeared first on BNO News.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 8, 2026

Power shutdown notice for July 11

Power shutdown notice for July 11

Fark

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· Jul 9, 2026

Orting to have planned power outage Thursday night into Friday morning, so if you're in the area and your Orts stop Orting, this is why [Misc]

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Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 26, 2026

National grid glitch triggers power disruption across Lagos

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has confirmed a major disruption in electricity supply affecting the Lagos power network following a voltage instability on the national grid on Thursday morning. According to the company, the incident occurred at about 8:19 a.m. when a sudden voltage fluctuation developed within the national grid system and quickly spread across the [] National grid glitch triggers power disruption across Lagos

ArcaMax

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· Jul 6, 2026

Total power grid failure leaves Cuba in darkness amid growing crisis and protests

Cuba’s power grid failed again on Monday afternoon, leaving the entire island without electricity, following days of protests over the long blackouts amid the island’s hot summer. Shortly after noon, the state utilities company Electric Union...

Eyewitness News Bahamas

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· Jun 24, 2026

Peak demand triggers widespread outages as questions grow over energy reforms

NASSAU,BAHAMAS- Residents and businesses across New Providence are once again dealing with power disruptions after Bahamas Power and Light revealed that electricity demand exceeded peak load Tuesday night, causing multiple circuits to become overloaded and triggering outages across several communities. The outages affected areas including Pinewood Gardens, Bamboo Boulevard, Churchill Subdivision, Windsor Field and portions []

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Cuba Goes Dark Again As Castro’s Grandson Expresses Willingness to Talk With Trump

(NaturalNews) Cuba's national electric grid suffered a total disconnection on Monday, July 6 â“ leaving approximately 10 million people without power, according to...

WRAL News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Power outage in Durham impacts at least 8 downtown intersections

A power outage is impacting at least eight major intersections near downtown Durham during the Monday morning commute.

The Tribune 242

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· Jun 26, 2026

Gym owner disconnects at night to protect from BPL

A gym owner yesterday said repeated Bahamas Power Light (BPL) outages have become so common that he now disconnects his equipment whenever he leaves for the day, fearing unpredictable fluctuations could destroy costly electronics.

South Africa Today

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· Jun 23, 2026

City Power Announces Planned Electricity Interruptions Across Johannesburg Amid Rising Infrastructure Vandalism

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – City Power has announced a series of planned electricity interruptions scheduled across Johannesburg this week to maintain and stabilize the grid. Alongside the maintenance schedule, City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena raised urgent concerns regarding escalating infrastructure vandalism and organized criminal activity targeting the utility’s network and personnel. According to Mangena, the utility []

Investing.com

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· Jul 3, 2026

Largest US power grid PJM escalates emergency actions to avoid blackouts

Largest US power grid PJM escalates emergency actions to avoid blackouts

Independent Online

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· Jun 29, 2026

June 30 Shutdown: Live Updates

June 30 Shutdown: Live Updates

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 4, 2026

Harlem NYCHA building partially without power, AC due to outage amid extreme heat

For a second straight day, power outages were a theme across New York City, leaving part of a NYCHA apartment complex in Harlem without power since Thursday afternoon.

Off The Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Cuba’s national electric grid collapses

Cuba’s national electric grid collapsed on Monday at midday, the country’s ‌grid operator said, leaving around 10 million people on the Caribbean island without power. Grid operator UNE said it was investigating the cause of the nationwide blackout. Cuba has for months suffered from hours-long, and more recently, days-long power outages linked in part to []...Click to read more

teleSUR English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Cuba Initiates Recovery Protocols After Second Electrical System Disconnection of Week

The Cuba’s Ministry of Energy and Mines reported a new total disconnection of the National Electric System this Friday and immediately activated emergency recovery protocols to restore electricity nationwide. The Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) and the Electric Union (UNE, in Spanish) confirmed that adverse weather conditions in the central region of the island, []

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 2, 2026

Parts of Crimea lose power as rolling blackouts hit Bakhchysarai

The north and north-west of temporarily occupied Crimea have been left without electricity for 24 hours, while rolling blackouts have been introduced in the Bakhchysarai district.

IT News Africa

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· Jun 23, 2026

What Makes UPS Power Supply Sizing Critical for Sensitive Electrical Loads

Sensitive electrical loads need stable voltage, clean power, and enough backup time to operate safely during interruptions. Equipment such as automation panels, control systems, medical devices, servers, and communication units can malfunction when power dips, surges or shuts down suddenly. Even a short disturbance can affect performance, damage components or stop critical processes. So, why []

Our News Bahamas

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· Jun 21, 2026

“We Need a Complete Overhaul of the Transmission and Distribution Network”

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Eleuthera residents say persistent power outages have reached a breaking point, with some communities enduring blackouts lasting nearly 24 hours and waking up in sweltering conditions after spending entire nights without electricity.

Canada's National Observer

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· Jun 22, 2026

The battery revolution has turned night into day

Batteries break the tyranny of time. They can absorb excess power at noon and discharge through the evening peak, all while stabilizing the grid in fractions of a second, and helping ride out unexpected disruptions.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

Aden faces 18-hour daily power outages amidst soaring summer temperatures

ADEN, June 28 (YPA) – A severe electricity crisis has gripped the southern Yemeni city of Aden and neighboring governorates under the Saudi control, with power outages reaching up to 18 hours a day amid soaring summer temperatures and a persistent deficit in generation capacity. Under the current rolling blackout schedule, residents receive only two []

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

From US to Europe, why heat waves are heightening the risk of blackouts

Power grids worldwide are struggling under intense heat waves and other extreme weather events — and in the US, outages are already happening.

The Kyiv Independent

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· Jun 25, 2026

Ukrainian strikes reportedly hit energy infrastructure in occupied Crimea as power outages continue

The latest attack comes as the peninsula's energy grid has come under strain in recent days after Russian proxy authorities said widespread power outages in occupied Crimea on June 23 left approximately half of the peninsula without electricity.

BBC News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Biggest city in Crimea without power after Ukraine strikes

Sevastopol's Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 7, 2026

Renter Keeps Losing Power After Using Normal Household Appliances In An Attic Apartment, But The Landlord Says Previous Guests Had The Same Problem And Still Doesn’t Fix It

This doesn't sound safe at all. The post Renter Keeps Losing Power After Using Normal Household Appliances In An Attic Apartment, But The Landlord Says Previous Guests Had The Same Problem And Still Doesn’t Fix It appeared first on TwistedSifter.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 29, 2026

Energy Ministry: Heavy rains disrupt power supply in parts of Greater Accra Region; restoration to begin when conditions are safe

Power supply has been interrupted in some parts of the Greater Accra Region following the heavy rains that affected several areas on Monday, June 29, according to the Spokesperson and Communications Director at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

Cuba's national power grid suffers 'total disconnection' for 2nd time in less than week

Grid operator did not provide cause of outage

Malay Mail

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· Jun 28, 2026

Fahmi: Multi‑operator tower to improve internet coverage in Sungai Balang Darat by Q3

MUAR, June 28 — Internet connectivity disruptions in Kampung Sungai Balang Darat and surrounding areas here are ex...

BRICS News

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· Jul 6, 2026

JUST IN: 🇨🇺 Cuba's national electrical grid has collapsed.

JUST IN: Cuba's national electrical grid has collapsed.@BRICSNews

Intel Slava

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· Jul 7, 2026

To our subscribers in Bahrain and Kuwait: are you currently experiencing any power outages?

To our subscribers in Bahrain and Kuwait: are you currently experiencing any power outages?

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

Nationwide power outage hits Cuba again, third major blackout this year

Nationwide power outage hits Cuba again, third major blackout this year

Legit.ng

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· Jun 29, 2026

Eko Powers unveils affected locations as national grip collapses

Eko Electricity Distribution Plc reports a widespread blackout in Lagos due to grid failure, affecting millions and revealing ongoing vulnerabilities in Nigeria.

Kuwait Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Power supply restored to all affected areas

KUWAIT : Power supply has been restored to all residential areas hit by blackout last night, said Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy. The feeding works...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Catuan bekalan elektrik berjadual di beberapa kawasan di Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Syarikat Sabah Electricity Sdn. Bhd. (Sabah Electricity) melaksanakan catuan bekalan elektrik secara berjadual di beberapa kawasan di negeri ini susulan kekurangan kapasiti penjanaan dalam sistem grid negeri. Syarikat itu dalam kenyataan memaklumkan, langkah terbabit diambil sebagai usaha pengurusan sistem bagi memastikan kestabilan grid elektrik negeri terus terpelihara sementara kerja pemulihan kapasiti penjanaan dilaksanakan. ... Read more The post Catuan bekalan elektrik berjadual di beberapa kawasan di Sabah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 6, 2026

[Media] JUST IN - Cuba's national electric grid has collapsed, total blackout.Read more: [...]

JUST IN - Cuba's national electric grid has collapsed, total blackout.Read more: https://www.disclose.tv/id/7fnbp3reoy/@disclosetvDisclose.tvIsland-wide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindlesBreaking news from around the world.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 11, 2026

[Photo News] Traffic resumes beneath Seosomun overpass after collapse

Traffic beneath Seoul's Seosomun overpass fully resumed Saturday following the completion of the structure's demolition, 46 days after part of the overpass collapsed during demolition work, killing three workers. The collapse occurred on May 26 when a section of the overpass, which was being dismantled, gave way and crushed a vehicle used in the demolition operation. The three victims were men, two in their 60s and one in his 50s. In the aftermath of the accident, the Ministry of Land, Infrastru

ZDNet

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· Jun 29, 2026

I always keep these 3 devices plugged into my power station - here's why

Here's how to leverage your power station's capabilities when it's not during an emergency.

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