Today in News History

On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1917, Luigi Gorrini, Italian soldier and pilot (died 2014) was born. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1952, Irina Bokova, Bulgarian politician, Bulgarian Minister of Foreign Affairs was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Putin Visits Command Post, Orders Commanders to Evacuate Civilians From Combat Zone

The Eastern Herald

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July 4, 2026

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Vladimir Putin visited a command post of the Joint Group of Forces on July 4 and ordered commanders to do everything possible to evacuate civilians from the combat zone, while also demanding unconditional fulfillment of the General Staff's plans — a visit that comes as Russian forces consolidate control over freshly captured territory in Donetsk.

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Intel Slava

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· Jun 28, 2026

[Video] 🇮🇶⚡️ — Additional footage of security forces moving in Baghdad.

— Additional footage of security forces moving in Baghdad.@IntelSlava

DawnNews English

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· Jul 11, 2026

Russian Strike Hits Zaporizhzhia: Rescuers Aid Injured Residents After Deadly Attack | Dawn News

Emergency responders rushed to assist injured residents after a Russian strike hit Zaporizhzhia, causing casualties and damage to civilian areas, according to Ukrainian authorities. Rescue teams continued search and relief operations as officials assessed the impact of the attack. The latest strike comes amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, with continued attacks highlighting the humanitarian and security challenges facing the region. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #ukraine #russia #zaporizhzhia #ukrainewar #breakingnews #europe #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

BRICS News

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· Jul 4, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇦🇷🇺 Ukrainian attack drones strike Russia's St.

JUST IN: Ukrainian attack drones strike Russia's St. Petersburg oil terminal.@BRICSNews

Reuters

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· Jun 21, 2026

Ukrainian in tears as he's forced to flee without his pets

As Ukrainian police help civilians evacuate their homes amid ongoing Russian attacks, a group of volunteers is helping to rescue their pets that fleeing residents are forced to leave behind. #ukraine #russia #ukrainerussiawar #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jun 24, 2026

1 N. Korean soldier in custody after crossing border into S. Korea on Tues.: JCS

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- One North Korean soldier has been taken into South Ko...

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