Today in News History

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 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 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. 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 1993, Dan Bentley, English footballer was born. In 1995, Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-70 to deploy the TDRS-7 satellite. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2016, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron resigns, and is succeeded by Theresa May. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Smartphone Catches Fire on British Airways Flight, Crew Jumps into Action Using Fire Extinguisher

People.com

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June 21, 2026

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Smartphone Catches Fire on British Airways Flight, Crew Jumps into Action Using Fire Extinguisher

“The flight operated safely [from Tokyo to London], and customers disembarked normally,” a British Airways representative told PEOPLE

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Latestly.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

British Airways Flight Delayed After Passenger’s Smartphone Catches Fire During Takeoff in Tokyo

A British Airways flight travelling from Tokyo to London was briefly delayed after a passenger's smartphone caught fire while the aircraft was taxiing for takeoff at Japan's Haneda Airport on June 18.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

Cathay Pacific flight from India emits smoke during landing in Hong Kong

All crew and passengers have been safely evacuated from a Cathay Pacific Airways flight from India after the aircraft was seen emitting smoke during its landing in Hong Kong. Flight CX624 from Bengaluru landed at Hong Kong International Airport at 9.53am on Sunday after smoke was reported on board the Airbus A330. A preliminary police investigation found the smoke originated from the overheating air-conditioning system, and it dissipated shortly after landing as the system cooled. All passengers...

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 3, 2026

Bleed Air Systems on Commercial Jets Raise Health Concerns

(NaturalNews) Most commercial aircraft use a system known as bleed air to supply cabin ventilation, drawing compressed air directly from the jet engine compressor...

People.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

Commercial Air Service Just Returned to This U.S. City for the First Time in Over 30 Years

The city marked the “exciting milestone” on July 1

The Suburban

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· Jul 9, 2026

Air Canada jet off the runway LAX to YUL

Air Canada Flight AC774, an Airbus A321 operating the scheduled service from Los Angeles to Montreal.

India TV News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Air India Delhi-Amritsar flight briefly enters Pakistani airspace during go-around, probe on

An Air India flight from Delhi to Amritsar briefly entered Pakistani airspace while performing a go-around manoeuvre at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar on June 22, the airline said in a statement on Wednesday (June 24). The airline said the matter has been reported to the relevant aviation authorities, and an internal investigation has been initiated.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 6, 2026

Heavy rain disrupts Mumbai flights; five arrivals diverted to other airports

The affected flights included services operated by IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and Oman Air

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 9, 2026

No injuries after Air Canada plane exits taxiway upon landing at Montreal airport

An Air Canada plane arriving from Los Angeles exited a taxiway after landing at Montreal-Trudeau airport on Thursday afternoon. No injuries were reported. Photos sent to CityNews show the plane on the grass. It happened around 4:30 p.m. Air Canada says AC774, from LAX to YUL, landed normally in Montreal before sustaining a “runway excursion.” [] The post No injuries after Air Canada plane exits taxiway upon landing at Montreal airport appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

India Today

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· Jul 7, 2026

Air India, Air India Express planes face off on Mumbai airport runway

Air India, Air India Express planes face off on Mumbai airport runway

Kathimerini

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ryanair plane makes emergency landing in Thessaloniki after window ‘dislodged’ 

Ryanair said one of its planes was forced into an emergency landing at Thessaloniki airport in Greece shortly after take-off on Friday after its window was dislodged,” with two industry sources saying a passenger was partially sucked out of a window.

Daily Express

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· Jun 29, 2026

JetBlue flight 'collides with drone while approaching JFK Airport'

The incident reportedly happened at approximately 3000ft in the sky.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 4, 2026

Emergency response at Christchurch Airport after ‘smell of smoke’ diverts Air New Zealand flight

Emergency response at Christchurch Airport after ‘smell of smoke’ diverts Air New Zealand flight

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 10, 2026

Passenger Partially Sucked out of Plane Window as Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing

A Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off from the Greek city of Thessaloniki after a passenger window shattered during the flight in a rare incident that nearly pulled one passenger out of the aircraft.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

Air Canada plane veers off taxiway at Montreal airport

No reported injuries

CBC News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Passenger reportedly partially sucked out of dislodged window during Ryanair flight takeoff

Ryanair said one of its planes was forced into an emergency landing at Thessaloniki airport in Greece shortly after takeoff on Friday after a window was dislodged, with two industry sources saying a passenger was partially sucked out of it.

NDTV

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· Jul 7, 2026

Air India, AI Express Flights Come Face-To-Face On Mumbai Runway

The incident took place at around 10 pm. The Air India Express plane was yet to vacate the runway after landing when the Delhi-bound Air India aircraft was preparing to take off from the same runway,...

RTÉ News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Man nearly sucked out of window on Ryanair flight

The window on the Ryanair flight had detached mid-air en route to Germany from Greece.

CNBC

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· Jun 30, 2026

American Airlines brings grab-and-go lounge to New York's JFK

American Airlines is opening a grab-and-go lounge at New York's JFK

Business Today

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· Jun 21, 2026

Abu Dhabi flyers, Good News! Air India Express to start direct flights from Navi Mumbai in July

Air India Express is set to launch flights from Navi Mumbai to Abu Dhabi on July 15, PTI reported. The move is expected to coincide with the airport's international freight debut after an earlier delay.

ArcaMax

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· Jul 10, 2026

NTSB says Ryanair emergency on Boeing jet due to right engine issue

A Ryanair Boeing 737 NG plane flying from Greece to Germany turned back for an emergency landing after an issue with its right engine, a cabin decompression event and a broken passenger window, according to safety regulators and the airline. The ...

Independent Online

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· Jul 10, 2026

Terrifying mid-air ordeal as Ryanair passenger is nearly sucked out of window

Terrifying mid-air ordeal as Ryanair passenger is nearly sucked out of window

ABC7 New York

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· Jun 25, 2026

Air Canada Flight AC7664 from Newark Airport diverts to Boston after captain suffers medical episode

Air Canada Flight AC7664 from Newark Airport diverts to Boston after captain suffers medical episode

BNO News

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· Jun 29, 2026

JetBlue flight reports hitting drone while landing at JFK Airport

A JetBlue flight reported hitting a drone while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, but the plane landed safely and no damage was found, according to aviation officials and the airline. The incident happened around 7:15 a.m. Monday as JetBlue Flight 948 was on final approach to JFK, according to the Federal [] The post JetBlue flight reports hitting drone while landing at JFK Airport appeared first on BNO News.

Fark

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· Jun 30, 2026

JetBlue cockpit sends drone back & to the left in mid-air collision at JFK Airport [Scary]

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Off The Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

JetBlue flight reports striking drone while landing at JFK

A JetBlue Airways pilot reported hitting a drone as the flight was on approach for landing at JFK Airport on Monday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said. JetBlue Flight 948 landed safely after the 7:15 a.m. incident and the FAA said an inspection revealed no damage. The agency will investigate the incident, it noted in []...Click to read more

Knewz

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· Jul 11, 2026

London-bound flight loses contact, prompting jets to scramble in NATO airspace: Investigation now underway

A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 traveling from Hong Kong to London Heathrow Airport temporarily lost contact with air traffic control while flying through Romanian airspace on July 4, triggering NATO’s Quick Reaction Alert system and prompting Hungary to scramble fighter jets. Communication with Flight CX257 was later restored after the Hungarian aircraft made visual contact...

Investing.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump says he will use old Air Force One to travel to UK with new plane going there too

Trump says he will use old Air Force One to travel to UK with new plane going there too

The Rising Nepal

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· Jul 1, 2026

Low number of passengers affects regular flights at Suntharali Airport: Minister Paudel

Kathmandu, July 1: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Khadak Raj Paudel, has said that regular flights co...

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 11, 2026

Passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from Greece

A Ryanair Boeing 737 flight was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off from Thessaloniki in Greece after a broken window put the life of a passenger in grave danger.

Focus Taiwan

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· Jun 29, 2026

EVA Air aims to launch direct flights to Delhi at year-end

Washington, June 28 (CNA) EVA Air, one of Taiwan's leading international carriers, said Sunday that it aims to launch direct flights to Delhi, India, at the end of this year, tapping into demand for transit between South Asia and North American markets.

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

Man nearly pulled out of Ryanair plane window after it shatters mid-flight

Man nearly pulled out of Ryanair plane window after it shatters mid-flight

The West Australian

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· Jul 10, 2026

Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany makes emergency landing after passenger partially sucked through window

A Ryanair flight turned into a nightmare when a cabin window gave way mid-air, triggering panic, falling oxygen masks and a desperate rescue to save a passenger.

Libya Review

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· Jul 4, 2026

Libya Joins Italy & Tunisia in New Medical Air Evacuation Project

Libya, Italy, and Tunisia are preparing to launch a new cross-border medical air evacuation service aimed at improving emergency healthcare and strengthening regional medical cooperation across the central Mediterranean. The initiative, known as Morvan Air Link, will establish a permanent medical air transport network connecting the three countries, providing faster emergency evacuations and improving access [] The post Libya Joins Italy Tunisia in New Medical Air Evacuation Project appeared first on LibyaReview.

Times of India

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· Jun 27, 2026

Flying from UAE to India? Here's what you need to know as India brings back Air Suvidha portal

Flying from UAE to India? Here's what you need to know as India brings back Air Suvidha portal

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 1, 2026

Kuwait Airways to launch direct flights to Damascus from July 15

Damascus, July 1 (SANA) The Syrian Civil Aviation Authority announced that Kuwait Airways will begin operating regular, direct flights between Kuwait and Damascus starting July 15. In a statement posted on its official Telegram channel, the Authority said the launch of flights to Damascus International Airport marks a new step in strengthening air connectivity between []

DNyuz

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· Jul 10, 2026

Wild footage shows violent brawl erupt after drunken passengers were thrown off flight at Mexico City airport

These jetsetters did not Keep Calm and Carry-On. Chaos erupted at a Mexican airport Wednesday after a group of seemingly drunk passengers were reportedly thrown off an Aeroméxico flight — causing them to launch a violent attack on customer service reps. The dramatic footage shows several unidentified fliers bombard staff in Terminal 2 of the []

CNN

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· Jun 25, 2026

Pilot’s medical emergency forces flight to divert

An Air Canada flight traveling from Newark Airport to Halifax, Nova Scotia, diverted to Boston Wednesday after the captain suffered a medical emergency in the cockpit, the airline confirmed in a statement to CNN, prompting the first officer to safely take control and land the aircraft. The pilot was taken to a local hospital, while the airline said all 61 passengers were unharmed.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 1, 2026

🇪🇺🇺🇸🇮🇷🇮🇶🇱🇧⚡️ — EASA advises airlines to avoid Iraq and Lebanon airspace➡️ The European Union [...]

— EASA advises airlines to avoid Iraq and Lebanon airspace The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has warned commercial airlines against flight routes over Iraq and Lebanon due to uncertainty around the US-Iran ceasefire and the risk of sudden escalation, Middle East Eye reports. The agency's conflict-zone advisory for the region has been extended until July 8. EASA has called on carriers to exercise heightened caution across the wider Middle East.@IntelSlava

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

What happened to JetBlue Flight 948? FAA investigates reported drone strike near JFK Airport

A JetBlue flight from Las Vegas landed safely at New York's JFK Airport after pilots reported a suspected drone strike during final approach.

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