Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1599, Chōsokabe Motochika, Japanese daimyō (born 1539) passed away. In 1889, Tijuana, Mexico, is founded. In 1901, Gwendolyn Lizarraga, Belizean businesswoman, activist, and politician (died 1975) was born. In 1930, Trevor Storer, English businessman, founded Pukka Pies (died 2013) was born. In 1937, Pai Hsien-yung, Chinese-Taiwanese author was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Thousands of immigrants stuck in Musina with little food, water or shelter
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
Chaos as displaced immigrants descend on town close to Beitbridge border
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MyJoyOnline
· Jun 22, 2026
All displaced Samreboi flood victims have been given shelter, food – Western Regional Minister
The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has assured that all residents displaced by the recent floods in Samreboi are receiving shelter, food and other forms of relief support, contrary to impressions that many victims have been left without assistance.
Independent Online
· Jul 7, 2026
Forced to flee, forgotten in the cold: Refugees continue to camp outside Home Affairs
Forced to flee, forgotten in the cold: Refugees continue to camp outside Home Affairs
Nepal News
· Jul 11, 2026
बाढीले डुबायो कीर्तिपुरको राधास्वामी होल्डिङ सेन्टर, विस्थापित सुकुम्बासी फेरि विस्थापित (तस्बिरहरु)
काठमाडौँ। अविरल वर्षापछि बागमती नदीको बहाव बढ्दा काठमाडौंको कीर्तिपुर नगरपालिका–१० सुन्दरीघाटस्थित राधास्वामी सुकुम्बासी होल्डिङ सेन्टर डुबानमा परेको छ। सेन्टरभित्र पानी पसेपछि त्यहाँ आश्रय लिइरहेका विस्थापित सुकुम्बासीहरू पुनः विस्थापित हुन बाध्य भएका छन्। होल्डिङ सेन्टरमा पानी भरिएपछि सुरक्षाकर्मीले डुङ्गाको प्रयोग गरेर केही सामान बाहिर निकाले पनि अधिकांश घरायसी सामग्री, लत्ताकपडा र अन्य अत्यावश्यक सामान पानीले भिजेर []
The Independent
· Jun 30, 2026
Disasters Emergency Committee launches urgent appeal following ‘catastrophic’ Venezuelan earthquake
Humanitarian groups say citizens urgently need shelter, food, water and medical care
AllAfrica
· Jul 2, 2026
South Africa: Thousands of Immigrants Stuck in Musina With Little Food, Water or Shelter
[GroundUp] Chaos as displaced immigrants descend on town close to Beitbridge border
Hi China
· Jul 9, 2026
A warm meal, a warmer thank-you
Villagers in Guangxi prepared chicken and hot meals for rescue workers fighting the floods. A simple gesture, filled with heartfelt gratitude. #Trending
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Related coverage for "Thousands of immigrants stuck in Musina with little food, water or shelter": MyJoyOnline — All displaced Samreboi flood victims have been given shelter, food – Western Regional Minister. Independent Online — Forced to flee, forgotten in the cold: Refugees continue to camp outside Home Affairs. Nepal News — बाढीले डुबायो कीर्तिपुरको राधास्वामी होल्डिङ सेन्टर, विस्थापित सुकुम्बासी फेरि विस्थापित (तस्बिरहरु). The Independent — Disasters Emergency Committee launches urgent appeal following ‘catastrophic’ Venezuelan earthquake. AllAfrica — South Africa: Thousands of Immigrants Stuck in Musina With Little Food, Water or Shelter. Hi China — A warm meal, a warmer thank-you