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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1801, British ships inflict heavy damage on Spanish and French ships in the Second Battle of Algeciras. In 1850, Otto Schoetensack, German anthropologist and academic (died 1912) was born. In 1855, Ned Hanlan, Canadian rower, academic, and businessman (died 1908) was born. In 1917, Luigi Gorrini, Italian soldier and pilot (died 2014) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1931, Eric Ives, English historian and academic (died 2012) was born. In 1937, Guy Woolfenden, English composer and conductor (died 2016) was born. In 1938, Wieger Mensonides, Dutch swimmer was born. In 1957, Rick Husband, American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (died 2003) was born. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Two men die trying to help children in sea

BBC News

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July 12, 2026

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Two men die trying to help children in sea

Cleveland Police says the children are confirmed to be safe after being checked over in hospital.

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Salon

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· Jun 21, 2026

As “House of the Dragon” returns, fire and blood fuel a futile war

Stars Steve Toussaint and Abubakar Salim ponder the lesson of the bloodiest sea battle in Westeros history

India Today

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· Jun 23, 2026

Death only option: Couple seeks euthanasia after financial ruin, 9 deaths in family

Death only option: Couple seeks euthanasia after financial ruin, 9 deaths in family

People.com

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· Jul 5, 2026

Dad, 23, Who Lost ‘Half’ His Blood in Horrific Highway Crash Is Searching for Strangers Who Pulled Him from Wreckage

“They really saved my life,” Zach Seaback said of the anonymous good Samaritans

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 5, 2026

Hong Kong aurora-chasing tour group rescues 2 divers lost at sea in Australia

A Hong Kong tour group on an aurora-chasing boat ride near an island in Australia saved two fellow city residents who went missing while scuba diving, in a dramatic rescue the agency said “shone light on the brilliance of humanity”. WWPKG Tours detailed the rescue on Sunday in a Facebook post and commended tour group leader Foxman Hui and his members who were on a trip in Tasmania. They were out at sea on a Southern Lights sightseeing cruise in Hobart on Friday, when they came across two Hong...

Off The Press

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· Jul 2, 2026

Fathers of Camp Mystic Victims Push for Safety Reforms

Two dads whose children died in floods at Camp Mystic in Texas last year are pushing for changes to safety laws so other families can avoid similar tragedies, reports CBS News. Matthew Childress’ 18-year-old daughter, Chloe, and Ryan DeWitt’s 9-year-old daughter, Molly, were two of 27 young campers and teen counselors who died as devastating []...Click to read more

The Olive Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Catch of the day: Two fishermen rescued off Marbella after jumping into the sea to reel in hefty 8kg fish

ANDALUCIA’s Guardia Civil have helped reel in a pair fishers who got carried away by the current while trying to snag their big catch. A duo of sailors had to

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Related coverage for "Two men die trying to help children in sea": Salon — As “House of the Dragon” returns, fire and blood fuel a futile war. India Today — Death only option: Couple seeks euthanasia after financial ruin, 9 deaths in family. People.com — Dad, 23, Who Lost ‘Half’ His Blood in Horrific Highway Crash Is Searching for Strangers Who Pulled Him from Wreckage. South China Morning Post — Hong Kong aurora-chasing tour group rescues 2 divers lost at sea in Australia. Off The Press — Fathers of Camp Mystic Victims Push for Safety Reforms. The Olive Press — Catch of the day: Two fishermen rescued off Marbella after jumping into the sea to reel in hefty 8kg fish