Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1798, The United States Marine Corps is re-established; they had been disbanded after the American Revolutionary War. In 1882, The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War. In 1934, Engelbert Zaschka of Germany flies his large human-powered aircraft, the Zaschka Human-Power Aircraft, about 20 meters at Berlin Tempelhof Airport without assisted take-off. In 1943, Massacres of Poles in Volhynia and Eastern Galicia by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army within the Reichskommissariat Ukraine (Volhynia) peak. In 1943, World War II: Allied invasion of Sicily: German and Italian troops launch a counter-attack on Allied forces in Sicily. 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, Engin Baytar, German-Turkish footballer was born. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 1994, Bartłomiej Kalinkowski, Polish footballer was born. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Ukrainian naval drone strikes Russian oil tanker in Black Sea
A Ukrainian naval drone struck the crude oil tanker Blue, which is part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet in the Black Sea, on July 8. The attack caused severe damage to the stern of the sanctioned Russian oil tanker. The operation was carried out near Yalta in the Russian-occupied Crimea, using a "Sea Baby" uncrewed surface vessel. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
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Washington Examiner
· Jun 26, 2026
As Iran strikes a ship, Gulf nations say peace deal must go beyond the Strait and nuclear weapons
ATTACK IN THE STRAIT: A Singaporean-flagged cargo ship was hit by an Iranian drone Thursday as it was navigating a designated “safe route” through the Strait of Hormuz along the coast of Oman, promoted by the U.N. International Maritime Organization, as part of an operation to evacuate more than 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian []
Fark
· Jul 11, 2026
Day 1,599 of WW3: Russia halts Azov Sea shipping as Ukrainian drone campaign targets Moscow's sanctioned "shadow fleet" of oil tankers. This is your Saturday Ukraine invasion conversation [News]
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Splash247
· Jun 22, 2026
Black Sea tensions escalate as bulker hit and ports burn
A Turkish-owned dry bulk vessel sailing under the Panamanian flag was struck by a drone in the Black Sea on Monday, highlighting the continuing dangers facing commercial shipping as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine intensifies once again. The Victress caught fire after being hit by what Ukrainian authorities described as an enemy unmanned aerial
KSAT San Antonio
· Jun 23, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture through
Ship traffic has picked up in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran and the U.S. signed an interim deal to end a war that's constricted global oil supplies.
Kyiv Post
· Jun 22, 2026
Russian Drone Strike Sets Cargo Ship Ablaze, Kills Crew Member in Black Sea Attack
A Russian drone strike in the Black Sea hit the Turkish-owned cargo vessel VICTRESS bound for a Ukrainian port, killing a 58-year-old crew member and setting the ship ablaze.
BRICS News
· Jul 7, 2026
JUST IN: Tanker hit by unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.
JUST IN: Tanker hit by unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.@BRICSNews
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Related coverage for "Ukrainian naval drone strikes Russian oil tanker in Black Sea": Washington Examiner — As Iran strikes a ship, Gulf nations say peace deal must go beyond the Strait and nuclear weapons. Fark — Day 1,599 of WW3: Russia halts Azov Sea shipping as Ukrainian drone campaign targets Moscow's sanctioned "shadow fleet" of oil tankers. This is your Saturday Ukraine invasion conversation [News]. Splash247 — Black Sea tensions escalate as bulker hit and ports burn. KSAT San Antonio — The Strait of Hormuz's future is unsettled even as more ships venture through. Kyiv Post — Russian Drone Strike Sets Cargo Ship Ablaze, Kills Crew Member in Black Sea Attack. BRICS News — JUST IN: Tanker hit by unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.