Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1831, Arthur Böttcher, German pathologist and anatomist (died 1889) was born. In 1894, Isaac Babel, Russian short story writer, journalist, and playwright (died 1940) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1928, Al Rex, American musician (died 2020) was born. In 1930, Naomi Shemer, Israeli singer-songwriter (died 2004) was born. In 1933, David Storey, English author, playwright, and screenwriter (died 2017) was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. 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 2007, Michael Reardon, American mountaineer (born 1965) passed away. In 2020, After a five-day search, the body of American actress and singer Naya Rivera is recovered from Lake Piru, where she drowned in California. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Sherpa left for dead on Everest tells his story

Hillary Dawa Sherpa was presumed dead on Everest. His family had begun funeral rites. Then a cleanup crew found him crawling near the Khumbu Icefall. Everest stories either arrive dressed up as triumph: flags, summits, sponsor logos, oxygen bottles, a human doing something expensive and stupid at altitude, or a person turned into a popsicle. — Read the rest The post Sherpa left for dead on Everest tells his story appeared first on Boing Boing.
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Caucasian Knot
· Jul 11, 2026
The climber from Malaysia died on Elbrus.
A 48-year-old climber from Malaysia died while descending from Elbrus, who was part of an unregistered group with two guides.
BoingBoing
· Jun 30, 2026
Everest's most famous body finally has a name
For nearly 30 years, climbers on Everest's north side have passed a dead man and called him Green Boots, turning a person into a landmark because the mountain is too high, too cold, and too cruel for ordinary grief. The climber long known as Green Boots has often been identified in popular accounts as Tsewang Paljor, one of three Indian climbers who died in a 1996 storm on Everest's north side. — Read the rest The post Everest's most famous body finally has a name appeared first on Boing Boing.
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 8, 2026
Horror in the Air: Student pilot in Argentina lands small plane alone after instructor jumps to his death
Moments before jumping to his death, he reportedly told her: You know what to do, keep moving forward. He was found dead 20 minutes later in a nearby field that the 22-year-old had identified as the area where he may have fallen The post Horror in the Air: Student pilot in Argentina lands small plane alone after instructor jumps to his death appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Metro
· Jun 29, 2026
Jet skier dead after rock archway collapsed when American tourist jumped off it
The body of a 26-year-old Chinese man has been found.
NBC News
· Jul 10, 2026
Parents of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells speak out
Nolan Wells went missing after a July 4th celebration and was later found dead in the water near an island off of MIssissippi where he had gone with friends for a holiday celebration. His parents sat down with NBC News’ Kate Snow and revealed how they first learned Nolan was missing.
The Daily Beast
· Jul 9, 2026
New Details Emerge in Teen Athlete’s Mysterious Death
Facebook/Christine WonsleyThe mystery surrounding the death of Mississippi football player Nolan Wells has taken another turn after the mother of one of his friends revealed why the group left Horn Island without him hours before he vanished.Wells, an 18-year-old wide receiver at Southwest Mississippi Community College, disappeared during a Fourth of July boating trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. His body was recovered on Monday near the area where he had last been seen alive.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Times of India
· Jul 7, 2026
Teen footballer who went missing on 4th of July found dead
The body of missing footballer Nolan Wells was found off Horn Island. He vanished during Fourth of July celebrations after a boat trip with friends. Search teams combed the island and surrounding waters for the missing teenager. His family is heartbroken and seeking privacy during their grief. Authorities are investigating the cause of his untimely death.
Malay Mail
· Jul 13, 2026
Wisma Putra confirms death of Malaysian scaling Europe’s highest peak in Russia
PUTRAJAYA, July 13 — A Malaysian died while climbing Mount Elbrus in Russia on Saturday (July 11), the Foreign Min...
CNN
· Jul 11, 2026
Nolan Wells' parents search for answers in son's death
The parents of Nolan Wells spoke to CNN's Victor Blackwell about the answers they hope to find regarding the death of their son. Wells' body was found after a Fourth of July boat trip with friends to Horn Island in Mississippi. The death has sparked speculation after his friends returned from the trip without him.
Hindustan Times
· Jul 13, 2026
Who is Tracestin Shepherd? Nolan Wells' friend breaks silence on viral video as family doubts circumstances, ‘That’s me’
A friend of Nolan Wells share his grief and details of the Fourth of July trip amid ongoing investigations into his death.
Latestly.com
· Jul 1, 2026
Brazil Hiking Tragedy Video: 44-Year-Old Hiker Falls 500 Feet to Death at Rio's Pedra Do Macaco After Posing for Photo
A 44-year-old hiker, Caio Rocha Aguiar Arrabal, died after falling 500 feet from a rock on Rio de Janeiro’s Pedra do Macaco trail on June 28. The accident occurred after he posed for a photo and tried to descend from an unsafe side of the cliff. Rescuers executed a complex four-hour operation, but Arrabal succumbed to his injuries.
Irish Mirror
· Jul 7, 2026
Horrifying moment tight rope walker's death caught on live TV as he walked between two skyscrapers
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Known for his daredevil antics of walking tightropes and risking his life, it was during a promotional video that the adventurer suddenly fell to his death from atop a skyscraper
Kathimerini
· Jul 2, 2026
Climber dies in Tryfos Gorge in western Greece
A 39-year-old climber was found dead after becoming trapped in the Tryfos Gorge near Vonitsa in western Greece during a canyoning expedition, the fire service said Thursday.
The Japan Times
· Jun 24, 2026
Trapped on Everest for days, Nepali survivor recounts escape
The mountaineer had nearly given up hope, and his family at home had begun mourning his death, till an avalanche came to save him.
BERNAMA
· Jul 12, 2026
World : Malaysian Dies While Climbing Mount Elbrus In Russia - Wisma Putra
PUTRAJAYA, July 12 (Bernama) -- A Malaysian died while climbing Mount Elbrus in Russia on Saturday (July 11), the Foreign Ministry confirmed.
Free Press
· Jul 11, 2026
The Mysterious Death of Nolan Wells
No news story has African Americans more riled up than the death of Nolan Wells, the young African American student-athlete who lifeless body was pulled from the waters of Horn Island in Mississippi the Monday after he and his friends gathered there for a boating trip on the fourth of July. There are few media outlets, traditional and social that this news story has not saturated thus the details of which will not be rehashed here.
Knewz
· Jul 10, 2026
Family mourns Mississippi teen Nolan Wells after Fourth of July boat trip disappearance, police recover His remains
Authorities initially believe they have discovered the body of missing Mississippi teen Nolan Xavier Wells. Wells has been missing since the July 4 weekend when he went for a boat trip with his friends. Reports allege his last sighting was at Horn Island, a barrier island 10 miles from the Gulf Coast, per ABC News....
BOL News
· Jun 25, 2026
French climber killed, two missing after avalanche on K6 peak
The accident occurred in the Hushe Valley of Ghanche district, The post French climber killed, two missing after avalanche on K6 peak appeared first on BOL News.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 22, 2026
Pendaki Malaysia cedera parah di Annapurna semakin pulih
PETALING JAYA: Seorang pendaki rakyat Malaysia, Mohammad Nazril Hafiz Saidatul Nizam, 29, yang mengalami kecederaan serius semasa berada di Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal baru-baru ini semakin beransur pulih selepas menjalani pembedahan otak yang kritikal di sebuah hospital swasta di negara itu, Pemimpin pelancongan bebas, Muhammad Zakirudin Ab Rahman berkata, Mohammad Nazril mengalami Cerebral Venous Sinus ... Read more The post Pendaki Malaysia cedera parah di Annapurna semakin pulih appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
NewsOne
· Jul 6, 2026
Nolan Wells: Family Confirms Identity Of Body Found As Nolan
Authorities search for missing 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who vanished on July 4th on Horn Island; a body was later found but identity unconfirmed.
RAPPLER
· Jul 12, 2026
Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad, a modernizer who seized power, has died
Qatar's top government body, the Amiri Diwan, announces Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani died on July 12. It did not mention the cause of his death.
Daily Mirror
· Jul 1, 2026
Hiker plunges 500ft to his death after posing for victory photo at the top of huge cliff
Caio Arrabal, 44, had been taking a photo at a rock formation when he attempted a maneuverer near the cliff edge and fell to his death in front of horrified onlookers
The Rising Nepal
· 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...
BNO News
· Jul 3, 2026
Tibetan activist sets himself on fire outside UN headquarters in NYC
A Tibetan activist is in grave condition after setting himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City, according to reports. He livestreamed the incident. The incident happened at about 6:30 p.m. outside the U.N. complex in Manhattan, where the man began livestreaming from United Nations Plaza before walking into the street [] The post Tibetan activist sets himself on fire outside UN headquarters in NYC appeared first on BNO News.
NDTV
· Jun 28, 2026
Indian Student Found Dead Hours After Attending Birthday Party In London
While his roommate claimed Srinath Reddy had hung himself, the official cause of his death in London is not known yet.
Investing.com
· Jul 4, 2026
Tibet-born activist dies after self-immolation outside UN headquarters
Tibet-born activist dies after self-immolation outside UN headquarters
Arutz Sheva
· Jun 29, 2026
19-year-old soldier from Tzur Hadassah found dead
Yehonatan Leo Rigo, 19, from Tzur Hadassah, was found dead on Friday and brought for burial at Mount Herzl. The Military Police opened an investigation.
The Economic Times
· Jun 25, 2026
IAF’s silent Dhurandhar comes to life after 9 years
IAF’s silent Dhurandhar comes to life after 9 years
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
Gaza Mourns Mohammed al-Wahidi, Killed by Israel on Eve of World Cup Match He Organized
Mohammed al-Wahidi, 57, organized World Cup screenings on large screens for displaced Gazans before an Israeli air strike killed him in Sabra on July 8, the day before Egypt faced Argentina. He died alongside two siblings aged 10 and 8 and a 30-year-old logistics worker.
Football | Mail Online
· Jul 10, 2026
England 1966 World Cup hero Nobby Stiles died from a traumatic brain injury, investigation reveals
England 1966 World Cup hero Nobby Stiles died from a traumatic brain injury, investigation reveals
Mississippi Free Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Nolan Wells’ Mother Confirms His Death After Ranger Finds Body on Horn Island
The mother of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells confirmed her son's death on Monday afternoon, hours after a park ranger found a body on Horn Island, where he had gone missing on July 4. The post Nolan Wells’ Mother Confirms His Death After Ranger Finds Body on Horn Island appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.
Reuters
· Jul 3, 2026
Tibetan activist dies after self-immolation outside UN HQ
A Tibetan activist died after setting himself on fire in an appeal for Tibetan independence outside the United Nations headquarters in New York on July 2. #tibet #activist #unitednations #newyork #independence
Associated Press
· Jul 10, 2026
LIVE: Press conference on the death of Nolan Wells
The family of an 18-year-old man who was found dead after he went missing on Mississippi's Horn Island over the weekend is holding a news conference with the Rev. Al Sharpton and their attorney, Ben Crump. They are demanding an urgent and transparent investigation into the death of Nolan Xavier Wells.
MaltaToday
· Jun 27, 2026
Tragedy in Comino: Jet ski driver killed in rockfall trapped underwater
In Comino, a large rock crashes down on a jet ski, killing a man and injuring two people Man's lifeless body trapped underwater
Guineematin.com
· Jul 12, 2026
Dinguiraye : un homme retrouvé mort, le présumé auteur toujours en fuite
Le corps d’un homme a été découvert dans la matinée du samedi 11 juillet 2026, aux environs de 11 heures, dans le quartier Bouriah, secteur Kébali, à Dinguiraye. La victime, Jacob Haba, était un maçon âgé de 35 ans. Il était marié et père de trois enfants, dont deux filles, a appris Guineematin.com à travers [] The post Dinguiraye : un homme retrouvé mort, le présumé auteur toujours en fuite first appeared on Guineematin.com.
India TV News
· Jun 25, 2026
Who is Krishi Thapanda and why is she trending? A look at her movies and career
Kannada actress Krishi Thapanda has been making headlines after her friend, Vaishak, allegedly died by suicide at her apartment in Bengaluru's RR Nagar on Thursday morning. The actress has been in the news ever since, with social media users trying to dig out every little detail about her filmography and the incident that occurred.
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