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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1855, Ned Hanlan, Canadian rower, academic, and businessman (died 1908) was born. In 1908, Paul Runyan, American golfer and sportscaster (died 2002) was born. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1920, Bob Fillion, Canadian ice hockey player and manager (died 2015) was born. In 1938, Wieger Mensonides, Dutch swimmer was born. In 1957, Dave Semenko, Canadian ice hockey player and sportscaster (died 2017) was born. In 1967, Bruny Surin, Canadian sprinter was born. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2015, Chenjerai Hove, Zimbabwean journalist, author, and poet (born 1956) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Man drowns after canoe capsizes in Zambezi
A 30-year-old Zambian man drowned after a canoe he was travelling in capsized in the Simisune Channel near Libula village in the Zambezi region on Saturday morning. This was confirmed on Sunday afternoon by national police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi in the weekend crime report. Shikwambi says the deceased has been identified as Nambula [] The post Man drowns after canoe capsizes in Zambezi appeared first on The Namibian.
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UrduPoint
· Jul 1, 2026
Teenager drowns while bathing in Indus river
Teenager drowns while bathing in Indus river
The Namibian
· Jun 29, 2026
20-year-old killed in Swakopmund bar stabbing
A 20-year-old man died after he was stabbed during an altercation at a bar in the Mondesa area of Swakopmund on Sunday evening. According to the police, the incident took place at a bar on Waterberg Street at the coastal town. The victim, identified as Stephanus Ignatius James, was allegedly stabbed with a knife following [] The post 20-year-old killed in Swakopmund bar stabbing appeared first on The Namibian.
Independent Online
· Jul 9, 2026
BREAKING | Julius Mkhwanazi and Kemi Behari granted bail, Mashazi spends night in jail
BREAKING | Julius Mkhwanazi and Kemi Behari granted bail, Mashazi spends night in jail
BBC News
· Jul 3, 2026
Henry Nowak's killer appeals conviction and sentence
Vickrum Digwa is serving a minimum of 21 years behind bars after fatally stabbing the student.
NL Times
35-year-old man drowns in Vught; Another dies in Haren paddleboarding accident
A 35-year-old man from Tilburg drowned on Saturday at recreational lake de IJzeren Man in Vught, police said. Another man died in Groningen during paddleboarding.
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 8, 2026
Swimmer found dead in Lac-Saint-Jean, bringing total drownings in Quebec to 30 so far in 2026
A 24-year-old man was found dead in Lac-Saint-Jean Monday after he went missing while swimming in Saint-Henri-de-Taillon, bringing the total drownings in the province so far this year to 30. Sûreté du Québec (SQ) received a 911 call around 2:45 p.m. reporting a missing swimmer at a campsite near Île Belley. “According to our information, [] The post Swimmer found dead in Lac-Saint-Jean, bringing total drownings in Quebec to 30 so far in 2026 appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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Related coverage for "Man drowns after canoe capsizes in Zambezi": UrduPoint — Teenager drowns while bathing in Indus river. The Namibian — 20-year-old killed in Swakopmund bar stabbing. Independent Online — BREAKING | Julius Mkhwanazi and Kemi Behari granted bail, Mashazi spends night in jail. BBC News — Henry Nowak's killer appeals conviction and sentence. NL Times — 35-year-old man drowns in Vught; Another dies in Haren paddleboarding accident. CityNews Montreal — Swimmer found dead in Lac-Saint-Jean, bringing total drownings in Quebec to 30 so far in 2026