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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 982, Landulf IV, Lombard prince passed away. In 982, Pandulf II, Lombard prince passed away. In 1690, Nine Years' War: French naval forces led by Anne Hilarion de Tourville fresh from their victory at Beachy Head sail West and launch a raid on the small English town of Teignmouth leaving it devastated. In 1961, Stelios Manolas, Greek footballer and manager was born. In 1975, Diego Spotorno, Ecuadorian actor 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 1979, Daniel Díaz, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. 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.
WATCH: Two giant sea lions storm busy San Diego beach

A day at the beach turned chaotic in Southern California after two massive sea lions charged through a crowded stretch of shoreline, sending dozens of beachgoers scrambling for safety.
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Euro Weekly News
· Jul 1, 2026
Dozens fall ill during San Juan celebrations in Mojácar
San Juan is one of the most popular nights on the coast, with hundreds and thousands gathering on the beach []
Ya Libnan
· Jul 12, 2026
More than 1 million evacuated in China as Typhoon Bavi makes landfall
Photo-Huge waves crash on the coastline ahead of Typhoon Bavi in Wenling in eastern China’s Zhejiang province on July 10, 2026. © Chinatopix Via AP Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1.7 million people as of Saturday as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in the country’s eastern province of Zhejiang. Hundreds of flights have also been cancelled, []
The Olive Press
· Jun 25, 2026
WATCH: Anger as jet ski rider chases and harasses dolphins off popular Costa Blanca resort
A VIDEO of a jet ski rider chasing and harassing dolphins off the coast of Torrevieja has sparked outrage. The waters of the Costa Blanca boast rich marine life including
NPR News
· Jul 5, 2026
Super Typhoon Bavi brings intense winds to Guam and surrounding Pacific islands
People in the Northern Mariana Islands — remote U.S. territories in the Pacific Ocean — are dealing with intense winds and potential flooding from Super Typhoon Bavi.
Latestly.com
· Jul 10, 2026
Sea Lions Chase Tourists off California Beach, Viral Video Captures Chaotic Scene
A viral video shows tourists running for safety after two sea lions charged across a crowded beach at La Jolla Cove in San Diego. The incident, the second of its kind reported there within a year, highlights the importance of maintaining a safe distance from marine wildlife. Experts say the animals were displaying natural territorial behaviour.
Mexico News Daily
· Jun 21, 2026
Discovering Mexico: San Carlos
Mexico's beach hubs are usually sprawling, riotous affairs. Not so in the Gulf of California, where the sleepy town of San Carlos shows tourists a different side to oceanside living. The post Discovering Mexico: San Carlos appeared first on Mexico News Daily
ABC7 New York
· Jun 23, 2026
California sneaker waves: Bae Cadotte lives to tell story after surviving Pacifica, California sneaker wave south of Pacifica Pier
California sneaker waves: Bae Cadotte lives to tell story after surviving Pacifica, California sneaker wave south of Pacifica Pier
The i Paper
· Jun 26, 2026
The South Coast town that beats Brighton for a have-it-all seaside break
The South East's biggest coastal town is packed with history, seafaring traditions, picturesque precincts and traditional seaside fun
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 5, 2026
‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific islands
‘Very dangerous’ super typhoon nears US Pacific islands
Times of India
· Jul 9, 2026
Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France
Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France
Hi China
· Jul 13, 2026
Typhoon Bavi whips up huge waves along Dalian coast
Typhoon Bavi brought rough seas to Dalian on Sunday, with massive waves battering the coastline and flooding parts of seaside parks. Chinese marine authorities issued wave and storm surge alerts, warning of dangerous conditions in the northern Yellow Sea as emergency measures were put in place to keep the public safe. #Trending
Associated Press
· Jul 10, 2026
LIVE: Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan on path toward China
Watch live from Taiwanese east coast, as Typhoon Bavi passes by the island before making landfall in China’s Fujian or Zhejiang province late Saturday. Credit: Taiwan East Coast National Scenic Area #taiwan #typhoon #live
The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears
Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears
Independent Online
· Jul 6, 2026
Super typhoon causes 'major' damage to US Pacific islands
Super typhoon causes 'major' damage to US Pacific islands
The Leader
· Jun 24, 2026
San Juan Celebrations Draw Thousands to Beaches in Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa
Bonfires illuminated six beaches as families, friends, residents and visitors gathered to welcome summer during one of the Costa Blanca’s most eagerly awaited annual celebrations. TORREVIEJA / ORIHUELA COSTA — June 24, 2026 Thousands of people gathered along the coastline of Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa on Tuesday evening to celebrate the Night of San Juan, [] The post San Juan Celebrations Draw Thousands to Beaches in Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.
Just the news
· Jun 21, 2026
Giant surf that hit Southern California created deadly 'sleeper waves,' killed three
On June 10, two Bay Area college students died after high tides and large waves swept them from a popular Santa Cruz-area beach while they were napping
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 7, 2026
Storm Winds Send Debris Flying Across Street in China
Footage shows strong winds whipping debris through a street in Huanggang, in central China’s Hubei province. #China
Brisbane Times
· Jul 1, 2026
WA news LIVE: Bushfire tears through popular WA tourist beach
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Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 5, 2026
Super typhoon threatens US Pacific
Residents of Guam and the Northern Marianas sought refuge in emergency shelters and made last-minute preparations on Sunday as a “super typhoon” approached, expected to sweep across the US Pacific territories within hours. Super Typhoon Bavi was predicted to barrel westward over the region around 10am tomorrow (6pm Malaysian time), packing sustained winds of 260 [] The post Super typhoon threatens US Pacific appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
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· Jun 23, 2026
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USA TODAY
· Jul 10, 2026
Territorial sea lions chase off beach crowd. See video.
Beachgoers were heard laughing and shouting as two sea lions ran through a crowded beach. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
Typhoon Bavi Strikes China’s Zhejiang, 1.7 Million Evacuated as Asia Counts the Dead
Typhoon Bavi made double landfall on China's Zhejiang coast Saturday night, displacing 1.72 million people as the storm killed 18 in the Philippines. The ninth typhoon of 2026 cut across Taiwan and Japan before striking Zhejiang twice, with China yet to report mainland casualties.
South Africa Today
· Jun 23, 2026
Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro – Sick Photo Gallery From An Epic Weekend
From big turns and heavy sections to podium moments and post-heat celebrations, photographer Kody McGregor was on hand throughout the Rip Curl Vic Bay Surf Pro weekend to capture the action, the atmosphere and the personalities that made the event so memorable. Enjoy this collection of images from three days of outstanding surfing at Victoria []
South China Morning Post
· Jul 5, 2026
US Pacific islands prepare for Super Typhoon Bavi
People in Guam and the Northern Marianas moved to emergency evacuation centres and made last-minute preparations on Sunday, hours before a “super typhoon” was projected to bulldoze through the US Pacific territories. Super Typhoon Bavi was forecast to roar westwards over the area at around 10.00am (0000 GMT) on Monday with winds of 260 kilometres (160 miles) per hour – equivalent to a category 5 hurricane – and gusts of up to 315kph. The National Weather Service (NWS) called the typhoon “very...
The Independent
· Jul 3, 2026
Monster super typhoon bears down on US communities still recovering
Residents of U.S. territories in the western Pacific are bracing for a possible super typhoon, just months after the region was hit by the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year
ArcaMax
· Jun 28, 2026
What's killing Southern California seabirds? 'Just one damn thing after another'
LOS ANGELES — Between disease, pesticide contamination and starvation, seabirds are fighting multiple battles along the California coastline this year. Since March, beachgoers have discovered dozens of sick or dead seabirds along the coastal ...
9 News Australia
· Jun 27, 2026
Massive swells swallow WA coastline | 9 News Australia
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Reuters
· Jul 13, 2026
Floodwaters carry vehicles away in China
Floodwaters carried cars away in Chengde, Hebei province as Typhoon Bavi, the most powerful storm to strike mainland China this year, brought heavy rain to the eastern coast and violent winds to the area's densely populated cities, testing the country's ability to cope with extreme weather. #china #typhoonbavi #chengde #extremeweather #flood
DNyuz
· Jun 21, 2026
Iconic Santa Monica beach turns into ‘sleeping bag city’ at sunrise — as locals erupt
A shocking new video has shown the reality of Santa Monica’s iconic beach at sunrise — with dozens of people in sleeping bags littered across the sand. The video, shared by city council candidate Derrick Townsend, showed the coastline covered in what appears to be homeless people nappingas the sun came up. “I’m going to []
Arab Times Online
· Jul 11, 2026
Taiwan and eastern China brace for Typhoon Bavi as winds, rain hit Japan's southern islands
TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 11, (AP): Typhoon Bavi has brought strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands, as Taiwan and eastern China brace for the powerful storm with evacuatio...
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 4, 2026
Florida Gulf Coast Disappearance: Search Intensifies For Swimmer Missing Since Friday Night
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A major search-and-rescue operation is underway along St. Pete Beach after a swimmer vanished in the Gulf on Friday evening, according to authorities. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office initially responded to a call for assistance at approximately 9:15 p.m. on July 3, 2026, in the vicinity of 3850 Gulf Boulevard. Witnesses [] Florida Gulf Coast Disappearance: Search Intensifies For Swimmer Missing Since Friday Night
RAPPLER
· Jun 22, 2026
Batanes, Cagayan face heavy rain as Francisco becomes super typhoon
Super Typhoon Francisco (Mekkhala) remains offshore early Tuesday, June 23, at 410 kilometers east of Aparri, Cagayan
Fox News
· Jul 4, 2026
Shark sightings spike near America's beaches as July 4 crowds head to shore for weekend
From New Smyrna Beach to Cape Cod, shark activity is highest right now as experts explain why and share beach safety tips for the Fourth of July weekend.
The Week
· Jul 6, 2026
The ‘durian tsunami’ sweeping Malaysia
The ‘durian tsunami’ sweeping Malaysia
CNN
· Jul 6, 2026
‘Catastrophic’ Super Typhoon Bavi smacks into US Pacific islands
Super Typhoon Bavi, one of the strongest super typhoons on the planet this year, struck the US Pacific Islands on Monday morning. It's the second massive storm to hit the territories since April. #cnn #news #typhoon
Korea Times News
· Jun 28, 2026
[PHOTO] Beach welcomes summer visitors
[PHOTO] Beach welcomes summer visitors
Vogue
· Jun 29, 2026
The Summer of the Seaside—The Best Shell Accessories of the Season
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