Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1939, Lambert Jackson Woodburne, South African admiral (died 2013) was born. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. 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 1980, Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921) passed away. In 1981, Ágnes Kovács, Hungarian swimmer 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 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. 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. In 2020, Grant Imahara, American electrical engineer, roboticist, and television host (born 1970) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Look up: Four meteor showers to dazzle South Africa's skies this July

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July 10, 2026

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Look up: Four meteor showers to dazzle South Africa's skies this July
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Times of India

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· Jul 8, 2026

How a giant meteor strike created Ghana's Lake Bosumtwi and its rich gold deposits

How a giant meteor strike created Ghana's Lake Bosumtwi and its rich gold deposits

AllAfrica

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· Jun 29, 2026

South Africa: Cape Town Crowned World's Most Beautiful City - South African News Briefs - June 29, 2026

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Independent Online

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· Jun 22, 2026

Today's weather: Cold front set to bring rain and isolated storms to Western Cape

Today's weather: Cold front set to bring rain and isolated storms to Western Cape

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 5, 2026

Northern and transition belts on alert as GMet predicts widespread thunderstorms

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rain across parts of northern and transition Ghana today as an active rainstorm currently situated along the Nigeria-Benin border is expected to move westwards during the day.

Bloomberg

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· Jun 26, 2026

Horizons Middle East & Africa 6/26/2026 (Video)

Horizons Middle East & Africa 6/26/2026 (Video)

Yen.com.gh

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· Jun 25, 2026

Ghana Meteorological Agency lists areas to face thunderstorms on June 25 evening

Parts of southern Ghana are expected to experience thunderstorms tonight, with some areas in the transition and northern zones also likely to see wet weather.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 8, 2026

Dust from Sahara Desert blows over Florida, could cause higher temperatures

Saharan Desert dust is moving into South Florida, which could dampen chances of rain, cause hazier skies and contribute to even higher temperatures. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

BingNews

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· Jul 3, 2026

Mali : un organisme public chargé de réglementer le commerce de l'or artisanal

ARCHIVES - Vue aérienne de Bamako, au Mali, le 25 avril 2026. (Photo AP) ...

The Namibian

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· Jul 1, 2026

Let’s Do Durban!

Durban’s boast is that it’s “the warmest place to be” and given its location astride the temperate Indian Ocean as well as its friendly mix of creeds and cultures, the brag is one that is pleasantly proven. While Cape Town is known as South Africa’s premier beach destination, Durban is KwaZulu-Natal’s unsung seaside hero where [] The post Let’s Do Durban! appeared first on The Namibian.

HESPRESS English

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· Jun 22, 2026

Monday weather brings coastal fog, inland heat and local thunderstorms

Morocco will see hot weather, localized thunderstorms and strong winds on Monday, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology. High temperatures are forecast across the Moulouya plateaus, the southeast and the southern and eastern parts of the Saharan provinces. Dense low clouds may bring fog or very light rain to the northern and central Atlantic [] The post Monday weather brings coastal fog, inland heat and local thunderstorms appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

DutchNews.nl

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· Jul 6, 2026

Temperatures to climb back above 30° this week

Temperatures are set to climb again this week, with the centre and south of the country the most likely to...

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 26, 2026

African dust on the way

A thicker plume of dust will arrive on Monday.

Africa.com

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· Jul 3, 2026

“Wild Africa” Launches As Africa’s First Weekly Wildlife Television Magazine Series

“Wild Africa” is set to debut across Africa as a first-of-its-kind weekly wildlife television magazine series. The 13-episode series shares inspiring stories from the frontlines of wildlife conservation across the continent in an engaging magazine-style format designed to both educate and entertain. Watch the trailer here. Presenters Rumbie Takawira, Dr Mark Ofua and Zandile Ndhlovu []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 11, 2026

Ribut petir, hujan lebat dijangka di tujuh negeri hingga 9 malam

PETALING JAYA: Ribut petir, hujan lebat dan angin kencang melibatkan beberapa kawasan di tujuh negeri dijangka berlarutan sehingga pukul 9 malam ini. Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) menerusi hantaran di Facebook memaklumkan, kawasan yang terlibat di Perak iaitu Hulu Perak, Kuala Kangsar, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Hilir Perak dan Batang Padang. Katanya, cuaca sama turut diramalkan ... Read more The post Ribut petir, hujan lebat dijangka di tujuh negeri hingga 9 malam appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

WRAL News

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· Nov 11, 2025

WRAL Weather Alert Day: Storms moving out, showers could linger

Thunderstorms moved through central North Carolina on Friday evening. Some lingering showers could hang around after sunset.

Reuters

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· Jun 22, 2026

Temperatures soar across Europe

Temperatures are set to climb across Europe, with a projected 104 degrees Fahrenheit across parts of France, while Northern Europe including Belgium and the UK are expecting temperatures over 86 Fahrenheit and even hotter in the coming days, as seen in a graphic. The heat surge ‌on June 21, the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and typically the start of the three hottest months of the year, raised concerns of an early and persistent onset of extreme conditions, prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots. #europe #heatwave #france #italy #belgium #climatechange

The Watchers

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· Jul 5, 2026

X1.3 solar flare erupts from Region 4482 on SE limb

A major solar flare measuring X1.3 erupted from newly numbered Active Region 4482 on the southeast limb at 20:41 UTC on July 4, 2026. A coronal mass ejection (CME) was produced, but due to the location of the source region, an Earth-directed component is unlikely. Source

CNET

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· Jul 7, 2026

Summer's Best Meteor Shower Starts This Month. Here's How to Watch

The meteor shower starts in mid-July, but its magnificent peak is in mid-August.

South Africa Today

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· Jul 2, 2026

Battle of Titans as 11 Universities Set to Compete in Africa University Public Relations Challenge 2026

Nairobi, 2nd July, 2026 – The stage is set for a thrilling showdown of creativity, strategy and communications excellence as eleven leading universities from across East and Southern Africa prepare to compete in the Africa University Public Relations Challenge (AUPRC) 2026, scheduled for August 25, 2026, in Nairobi. The competition, which takes place on the []

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 10, 2026

July Under Starry Skies

The night skies of this warm summer month would unfold the magnificent mysteries and enchanting enigmas of planets, star...

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