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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1191, Third Crusade: Saladin's garrison surrenders to Philip Augustus, ending the two-year siege of Acre. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1959, David Brown, Australian meteorologist was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. 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.
Rainstorm destroys over 20 houses, farmlands in Plateau community
The destruction is enormous. More than 20 houses were affected, and many families have been displaced. The post Rainstorm destroys over 20 houses, farmlands in Plateau community appeared first on Vanguard News.
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The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 29, 2026
Israeli satellite imagery reveals catastrophic quake damage in Venezuela where 68,000 still missing
The imagery reveals extensive damage across several areas of the city, including the collapse of high-rise residential buildings in the Playa Grande neighborhood.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 6, 2026
Heavy rainstorm, windstorm wreak havoc in Jigawa
A heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds has caused widespread destruction in several communities within Dutse metropolis and its environs in Jigawa State. The affected areas include Gida Dubu, Takur Site, Mobile, Kudi, Dan Masara, Kwaimawa, and other parts of the state capital. DAILY POST observed that, the heavy rainfall and windstorm destroyed fences, blew [] Heavy rainstorm, windstorm wreak havoc in Jigawa
Vanguard News
· Jun 21, 2026
Rainstorm wreaks havoc in Ebonyi, destroys shops, farmlands
A torrential rainfall accompanied by a windstorm has caused widespread destruction in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, destroying farmlands and shops. The post Rainstorm wreaks havoc in Ebonyi, destroys shops, farmlands appeared first on Vanguard News.
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 2, 2026
Floods collapse over 30 houses in Keta Island communities
More than 30 houses have collapsed following devastating floods that inundated several island communities within the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region.
Daily Mail
· Jul 8, 2026
Moment family's roof collapses as newbuild home is destroyed by 'solar panel fire' - just weeks after similar inferno
Moment family's roof collapses as newbuild home is destroyed by 'solar panel fire' - just weeks after similar inferno
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
Israeli army demolishes 6 Palestinian homes, shelter tent across occupied West Bank
Demolitions carried out in Ramallah, Qalqilya, Nablus, Hebron provinces
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Related coverage for "Rainstorm destroys over 20 houses, farmlands in Plateau community": The Jerusalem Post — Israeli satellite imagery reveals catastrophic quake damage in Venezuela where 68,000 still missing. Daily Post Nigeria — Heavy rainstorm, windstorm wreak havoc in Jigawa . Vanguard News — Rainstorm wreaks havoc in Ebonyi, destroys shops, farmlands. MyJoyOnline — Floods collapse over 30 houses in Keta Island communities. Daily Mail — Moment family's roof collapses as newbuild home is destroyed by 'solar panel fire' - just weeks after similar inferno. Anadolu Agency — Israeli army demolishes 6 Palestinian homes, shelter tent across occupied West Bank