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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1793, Journalist and French revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat is assassinated in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a member of the opposing political faction. In 1913, Dave Garroway, American journalist and television personality (died 1982) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1941, Robert Forster, American actor and producer (died 2019) was born. In 1960, Joy Davidman, American-English poet and author (born 1915) passed away. In 1971, MF Doom, English-American rapper (died 2020) was born. 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 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 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.

Man sets himself ablaze at UN and dies: police

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The Economic Times

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· Jul 3, 2026

Man sets himself ablaze at UN and dies: Police

Man sets himself ablaze at UN and dies: Police

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 11, 2026

Raut succumbs to burns at Bir Hospital

Kathmandu, July 11: A 45-year-old man from Buddhanagar in Kathmandu, who had set himself on fire earlier Saturday, died...

Al Bawaba

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· Jun 23, 2026

Horrific footage of Canada shooting: Police officer among 3 killed in Montreal

ALBAWABA - An armed man opened fire on Monday at a Montreal hotel, killing a police officer before officers returned fire, killing him, police announced in a statement...

Fark

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· Jul 9, 2026

Man killed when 2" firework mortar explodes in his hands. No word on who was holding his beer [Dumbass]

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Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 26, 2026

Man in Rhodes set himself on fire and falsely reported a murder attempt in order to implicate his ex-partner

The man appeared before authorities with burns and accused his ex-partner of being the moral instigator of an attack The post Man in Rhodes set himself on fire and falsely reported a murder attempt in order to implicate his ex-partner appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Metro

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· Jul 10, 2026

Man charged with arson ‘cut off his own genitals and set fire to them’

The fire happened at his mother's garage.

Off The Press

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· Jun 28, 2026

BB gunman fires at World Naked Bike Ride crowd in LA, injuring 2

A tattooed gunman used a BB gun to open fire on a crowd gathered for the World Naked Bike Ride in Los Angeles on Saturday, injuring two before being arrested, police and witnesses said. The frightening incident unfolded around 11 a.m. in a parking lot at Temple and Alameda streets, where a large group had []...Click to read more

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 22, 2026

Multiple People Killed After Gunman Opens Fire In Jewish District

A gunman opened fire Monday in a heavily Jewish district of Montreal, leaving one police officer and one civilian dead and a second officer fighting for his life in a hospital. The attack unfolded shortly before noon in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood, when Montreal police received reports of an armed and dangerous individual near the intersection ...

Independent Online

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· Jul 3, 2026

Man dies after setting himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York: police

Man dies after setting himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York: police

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 3, 2026

Man dies after setting himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York

Man dies after setting himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York

Breitbart News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Florida Man Sets Fire to Restaurant Using Propane Tank

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office published footage showing a man inside of a restaurant utilizing a propane tank to set fire to the building. Officers arrived at the scene and arrested the man, then put out the fire themselves.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 3, 2026

Tibet Protester Sets Himself Ablaze Outside UN Headquarters

NEW YORK, Jul 3: A man set himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on Thursday evening in what authorities are investigating as a protest linked to Tibe...

Kathimerini

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· Jul 12, 2026

Fire at theater in Goudi Park

A fire has broken out at the theater in Goudi Park in Athens and residents in the area and the nearby suburbs have received an emergency message because of the spreading thick smoke.

Times of India

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· Jul 3, 2026

Tibetan protester sets himself on fire outside UN headquarters in New York City

A man, identified as Lobga Rangzen, set himself ablaze outside the UN headquarters in Manhattan, carrying a Tibetan flag in a suspected protest. Witnesses reported seeing him engulfed in flames before being quickly attended to by emergency services. He was pronounced dead at a hospital. Leaflets found at the scene bore slogans like China Out of Tibet, reflecting a long-standing independence movement.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 3, 2026

Ifa priest sets self ablaze in Ogun as troubling details emerge over final moments

An Ifa priest in Ogun allegedly set himself ablaze and later died, with police confirming an investigation as residents give different versions of events.

TwistedSifter

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· Jul 8, 2026

He Endured Months of Mistreatment From a Toxic Boss. The Brilliantly Satisfying Way He Just Blocked Him From Getting a New Job.

His old manager burned a bride and now it is coming back to bite him. The post He Endured Months of Mistreatment From a Toxic Boss. The Brilliantly Satisfying Way He Just Blocked Him From Getting a New Job. appeared first on TwistedSifter.

Irish News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Police hunting man who shouted racist abuse and discharged fire extinguisher at diners in Belfast restaurant

The man reportedly discharged a fire extinguisher in the direction of diners

Knewz

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· Jun 24, 2026

Incel gunman kills police officer and Jewish salesman in deadly Montreal grocery store ambush

An incel gunman wreaked havoc, leaving two dead at the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood of Montreal, Canada. The casualties included a police officer named Mohamed Lamine Benredouane and a member of the local Jewish community, Michael Moshe Mizrahi. Mizrahi, per the New York Post, sold suits for a living. The suspect allegedly carried out the rampage on...

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jun 28, 2026

Slavyansk oil refinery in Russia ablaze after drone attack

A fire has broken out at the Slavyansk oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai following a, as Russian authorities said, Ukrainian attack on the night of 27-28 June.

RTÉ News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Man dies after falling from Twelfth bonfire in Belfast

A man in his 40s has died after falling from a Twelfth of July bonfire in Belfast.

Daily Mail

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· Jun 26, 2026

'He was rubbing himself against me... I didn't know how to make him stop.' As a horrifying new documentary reveals how many people knew of Rolf Harris's crimes, his victims speak out about the executives who witnessed the abuse - and still did nothing

'He was rubbing himself against me... I didn't know how to make him stop.' As a horrifying new documentary reveals how many people knew of Rolf Harris's crimes, his victims speak out about the executives who witnessed the abuse - and still did nothing

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 30, 2026

One killed, two injured by security elements loyal to Islah Party in Taiz

TAIZ, June 30 (YPA) – A civilian was killed and two others seriously injured on Tuesday when a security officer opened fire in Al-Shamayatayn District of Taiz Governorate, local human rights sources reported. The suspect, identified as Al-Zeer Muhammad Abdul-Hafidh, an officer affiliated with the Islah party-aligned security forces, allegedly shot Adel Al-Awar outside his []

Associated Press

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· Jun 27, 2026

10 of 12 jurors say Palisades Fire suspect isn’t guilty. Now he faces a retrial

The man accused of sparking last year’s deadly Palisades Fire will be tried again this fall after his first federal arson case ended in a mistrial Friday. Ten of the 12 jurors said Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is innocent. Judge Anne Hwang quickly set an Oct. 19 retrial date and ordered him jailed until then. Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty to starting one of the most destructive wildfires in California history.

Greek Reporter

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· Jul 5, 2026

Northern Greece Blanketed by Toxic Smoke After Huge Factory Fire

A severe fire that erupted in the Oraiokastro suburb of Thessaloniki late Saturday night has covered the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki in a toxic cloud of smoke. Authorities arrested a 76-year-old man on Sunday whose reckless driving allegedly sparked the blaze that engulfed two local factories and hospitalized four firefighters. Reckless driving triggers toxic []

The West Australian

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· Jul 8, 2026

Brisbane man treated after vape battery fire near Byron Bay’s Main Beach

A man was taken to hospital after his pants caught fire, with a vape battery believed to be the cause.

DNyuz

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· Jul 13, 2026

Fire in Bangkok Bar Leaves at Least 27 Dead

More than two dozen people were killed when a fire broke out at a bar in Bangkok late Sunday night, spreading quickly and apparently sending many patrons fleeing toward the bathrooms at the back of the venue, where they died. Dozens of others were injured. The blaze broke out while a band was playing at []

India Today

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· Jul 4, 2026

Days after fire at businessman's house, video shows him setting sofa ablaze

Days after fire at businessman's house, video shows him setting sofa ablaze

Vanguard News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Fire guts building in Lagos’ Alapere area

By Olasunkanmi Akoni A fire broke out on Friday night at a building on Abiola Street in the Alapere area of Ketu, Lagos, prompting an emergency response from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. Eyewitnesses said the fire started at about 9:00 p.m., with flames engulfing parts of the building before firefighters arrived at [] The post Fire guts building in Lagos’ Alapere area appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Standard

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· Jul 11, 2026

Man dies after falling from bonfire in Belfast

The bonfire in the Braniel estate will be lit on Saturday night.

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on July 10)

A police officer's alleged attempt to conceal and destroy evidence in the murder...

BNO News

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· Jun 22, 2026

3 killed, including police officer and suspect, in Montreal shooting

A suspect dressed in camouflage and armed with a rifle opened fire in an ambush-like attack in Montreal, killing one police officer and injuring another, according to officials and local media reports. A civilian and the suspect were also killed. The shooting happened at about 11:35 a.m. Monday after a 911 call from a person [] The post 3 killed, including police officer and suspect, in Montreal shooting appeared first on BNO News.

KTLA 5

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· Jun 27, 2026

Mistrial declared in Palisades Fire arson case

A judge has declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of deliberately sparking a wildfire that eventually became the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history. Jurors said they were deadlocked on all three felony counts, with a final vote of 10 to 2 for acquittal. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/mistrial-declared-in-palisades-fire-arson-trial-jury-deadlocked/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 23, 2026

LILLEY: Aggrieved gunman in Montreal police shooting hated porn the most

Those asking why a man from Lethbridge drove across Canada to open fire on innocent people will only have one answer

Global News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Coney Island shooting leaves 8 injured, including 4 children, police say

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said an unknown male dressed in all black and wearing a black ski mask approached the fence line and fired multiple rounds.

The News Letter

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· Jul 11, 2026

Community 'heartbroken' as man dies in east Belfast after falling off bonfire

A man has reportedly died after falling from a bonfire in Belfast last night.

Irish Star

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· Jul 12, 2026

Disturbed man cuts off his own penis and uses it to set neighbor's garage on fire

A Fort Wayne, Indiana man has been charged with arson after allegedly severing his own genitals, soaking them in gasoline, and using them to set fire to a neighbor's garage

Guinee news

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· Jul 9, 2026

Sinko : un violent incendie réduit plusieurs commerces en cendres, de nombreux blessés graves

Un violent incendie s’est déclaré ce jeudi 9 juillet 2026 au quartier M’Ballia, situé dans la commune rurale de Sinko, préfecture de Beyla. Le sinistre a réduit en cendres plusieurs commerces, fait plusieurs blessés graves et plongé de nombreuses familles dans le désarroi. Selon les témoignages recueillis sur place, les flammes se sont propagées avec []

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 6, 2026

Angry mob lynches, burns young man over alleged motorcycle theft in Kano

A young man identified as Ahmad Dankoli was reportedly lynched and his body set ablaze by an angry mob in Balare, Ajingi Local Government Area of Kano State, after he was accused of attempting to steal a motorcycle. The incident occurred at about 9 pm on Sunday, coinciding with the community’s weekly market day. The [] Angry mob lynches, burns young man over alleged motorcycle theft in Kano

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