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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1907, Weary Dunlop, Australian colonel and surgeon (died 1993) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1952, Philip Taylor Kramer, American bass player (died 1995) was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. In 2015, D'Army Bailey, American lawyer, judge, and actor (born 1941) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Officer shortage risks exceeding 100,000 by 2030
Shipping faces a widening shortage of qualified officers, with the industry needing more than 113,000 additional STCW-certified officers by 2030 to operate the expanding world merchant fleet, according to the latest seafarer workforce report from BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping. The Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, published every five years, estimates that 2.57m seafarers
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The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 26, 2026
India poised to bridge global seafarer shortage as demand for officers rises
The global shipping industry is set to face a shortage of over 1.13 lakh certified officers by 2030, creating fresh opportunities for India, one of the world’s largest suppliers of seafarers
BBC News
· Jul 3, 2026
Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match
Police chiefs say the government's late announcement means forces would have to take officers away from other duties.
CBC News
· Jun 22, 2026
Are more police officers getting killed in the line of duty? Here's what the data tells us
Are more police officers getting killed in the line of duty? Here's what the data tells us
Law Enforcement Today
· Jun 26, 2026
Why a Former Iowa Officer Faces a $20K Bill After Leaving Department
He left one department for another. Now, a former officer is facing a fight over a 20,000 repayment agreement.
The Tico Times
· Jul 9, 2026
Costa Rica’s Police Fleet Crisis Threatens Patrols Across the Country
Costa Rica’s public security strategy is running into a basic problem: police do not have enough working vehicles to patrol the country. Security Minister Gerald Campos acknowledged that the Ministry of Public Security has about 1,500 mobile units out of service, while many of the roughly 2,000 vehicles that remain in operation also have mechanical [] The post Costa Rica’s Police Fleet Crisis Threatens Patrols Across the Country appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
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· Jun 26, 2026
Police risk their lives to stop drug traffickers
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Related coverage for "Officer shortage risks exceeding 100,000 by 2030": The Hindu BusinessLine — India poised to bridge global seafarer shortage as demand for officers rises. BBC News — Police criticise timing of decision on pubs staying open for England match. CBC News — Are more police officers getting killed in the line of duty? Here's what the data tells us. Law Enforcement Today — Why a Former Iowa Officer Faces a $20K Bill After Leaving Department. The Tico Times — Costa Rica’s Police Fleet Crisis Threatens Patrols Across the Country. Hi China — Police risk their lives to stop drug traffickers