Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. 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 1849, The Charleston Workhouse Slave Rebellion began in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. In 1919, The British airship R34 lands in Norfolk, England, completing the first airship return journey across the Atlantic in 182 hours of flight. In 1956, The Dartmouth workshop is the first conference on artificial intelligence. In 1981, Ágnes Kovács, Hungarian swimmer was born. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1992, Elise Matthysen, Belgian swimmer was born. In 2011, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1999 is adopted, which admits South Sudan to member status of United Nations. 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.

Water rescue teams respond to Raleigh Beach

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July 7, 2026

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Water rescue teams respond to Raleigh Beach

A water rescue was underway at Raleigh Beach on Tuesday.

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ABC7 New York

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· Jul 6, 2026

Crew rescued after NJ fire department marine unit collides with whale, takes on water

Crew rescued after NJ fire department marine unit collides with whale, takes on water

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

Community gathers for Coogee swim-out

A week after a shark attack that put a woman in hospital, the local community gathered at Coogee beach for a swim-out.

Tampa Free Press

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· 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

UrduPoint

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· Jul 1, 2026

Rescue 1122 deploys water rescue teams along river Swat ahead of monsoon rains

Rescue 1122 deploys water rescue teams along river Swat ahead of monsoon rains

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...

People.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

Dad and Son, 16, Disappear on Hike. Their Backpack and Car Were Found but Pair Remains Missing 2 Days Later

Multiple agencies had been looking for the pair in the water off Hanauma Bay on the eastern side of Oahu

BNO News

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· Jul 11, 2026

All rescued after building collapses into floodwaters in Missouri

A building collapsed into floodwaters at a campground in southeast Missouri, where officials initially said 10 to 17 people fell into the water. Everyone involved in the collapse was rescued, and five campers who were separately reported missing were also found safe. The collapse happened Friday at Bearcat Getaway Campground near Lesterville in Reynolds County, [] The post All rescued after building collapses into floodwaters in Missouri appeared first on BNO News.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 1, 2026

Boerne firefighters share harrowing Fourth of July flood rescue stories

First responders who helped carry out rescues and recovery efforts in the Fourth of July floods are now opening up about what they experienced.

Global News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Second boat was with B.C. charter before fatal sinking, raising rescue questions

Six people were lost at sea — now feared drowned — and a rescue operation was underway that saved four others, after a fishing boat sank off the coast of Vancouver.

The Suburban

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· Jul 8, 2026

DDO Council meeting July 7 Flooding, Residents

DDO Council meeting July 7

JOE.co.uk

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· Jul 11, 2026

Multiple injured in ‘large disturbance’ in Clacton-on-Sea

Police are in search of footage Several people have suffered injuries on a seafront, as police have appealed for information after a “large disturbance”. Following reports of a fight, Essex Police was called to Marine Parade West, Clacton-on-Sea, shortly before 03:00 BST on Saturday. At the scene several injured people needed medical attention, including one []

Hi China

· Jul 9, 2026

Bystanders rush to rescue trapped driver from sinking vehicle

A dramatic rescue unfolded after two vehicles collided, sending one car plunging into a river. Without hesitation, nearby residents rushed into the water, with one man diving beneath the surface to pull the trapped occupant from the submerged vehicle. Thanks to the quick response and teamwork of the bystanders, the driver was brought to safety before emergency crews arrived. #EverydayHero

JFeed

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· Jul 1, 2026

Naval Rescue Operation: Three Saved but One Crew Member Missing After US Military Helicopter Downed in Arabian Sea

A massive search and rescue operation is underway in the Arabian Sea after a US Navy helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing, leaving one crew member missing while three others were successfully pulled from the water.

Yen.com.gh

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· Jun 29, 2026

Accra floods: 15 children and baby rescued by boat at Tse Addo amid heavy downpour

Emergency teams have rescued 15 children and an infant trapped by severe flooding in Tse Addo, a suburb of Accra, following hours of torrential rain on Monday.

WRAL News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Water main break closes lanes near RDU

Crews are repairing an emergency water main break on Airport Boulevard at Sorrel Grove Church Road near RDU, according to the Town of Cary.

CBC News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Recovery effort underway for 6 people presumed drowned off B.C. coast: RCMP

Recovery effort underway for 6 people presumed drowned off B.C. coast: RCMP

Associated Press

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· Jul 11, 2026

Aerial video shows widespread flooding in Lesterville, Missouri

Emergency crews rescued about 20 people in Missouri on Friday after a building collapsed in a campground following widespread flooding and heavy rainfall in the state. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

MaltaToday

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· Jul 3, 2026

Two tourists rescued by helicopter after getting trapped in Ġnejna cave

The Rescue Coordination Centre and the Armed Forces of Malta rescued the tourists by helicopter after rough seas made a vessel rescue unsafe

Fox News

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· Jul 3, 2026

US Coast Guard saves 8, including infant and child, after vessel capsizes off Fort Myers Beach

Video shows the Coast Guard rescue of eight people, including an infant, after a boat capsized near the Sanibel Causeway in southwest Florida.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 11, 2026

15 Indian tourists die after boat capsizes near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island

Search and rescue operations are underway after the boat capsized, the Indian Embassy said.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 6, 2026

Rain fury: Billboard, walls collapse in Thane; school tin sheds blown away in Palghar

Rescue teams and civic bodies in Thane and Palghar districts are on high alert as rainwater has entered several low-lying houses

Off The Press

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· Jul 1, 2026

US helicopter goes down in Arabian Sea, crew member missing, Navy says

Three members of a four-person MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter crew were rescued at sea after an “emergency water landing” in the Arabian Sea early Wednesday morning, according to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command. A search continues for the fourth and final crew member. There is “no indication” the helicopter was shot down by hostile action, []...Click to read more

The Japan Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

Critical rescue window closing in Venezuela as quake death toll nears 1,500

Emergency teams are searching for any remaining survivors after twin earthquakes caused nearly 200 buildings to completely collapse.

9 News Australia

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bizarre discoveries under Sydney Harbour | 9 News Australia

#EXCLUSIVE: A team of divers have made some surprising discoveries under Circular Quay, as works to fortify the sea floor reach the next stage. #9News

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 2, 2026

US Navy Seahawk Crashes in Arabian Sea, One Sailor Missing as Iran War Talks Proceed in Doha

A US Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea early Tuesday, leaving one sailor missing after more than 30 hours of search operations. Three crew members were recovered in stable condition aboard the USS George H.W. Bush as American and Iranian negotiators reported positive progress in Doha.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Child water safety guide: survival swimming, life jackets, constant supervision

Child water safety guide: survival swimming, life jackets, constant supervision

Focus Taiwan

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· Jun 27, 2026

4 rescued after yacht capsizes off Penghu's Dongji Islet

Taipei, June 27 (CNA) Four people were rescued on Saturday after a yacht began taking on water and capsized off Dongji Islet in Penghu County, according to the Coast Guard Administration (CGA).

Times of India

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· Jul 1, 2026

US navy helicopter makes emergency water landing in Arabian Sea; one crew member missing

A US Navy Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea early Tuesday, with one crew member still missing. Three of the four crew members were rescued and are in stable condition. The US Navy is conducting search operations for the missing individual. The cause of the incident is under investigation, with no indication of hostile action amid regional tensions.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

Crews rescue person from Auckland Kāinga Ora apartment building

Crews rescue person from Auckland Kāinga Ora apartment building

The West Australian

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· Jun 21, 2026

Big swim-out show of solidarity for shark attack victim

A community reeling from a shark attack that left a woman in a critical condition has returned to the water in a show of support for her and her family.

Los Angeles Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

U.S. military searching for Marine missing off San Diego coast

Officials say multiple agencies are searching for a U.S. Marine who went missing during a training exercise off the San Diego coast.

The Namibian

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· Jul 3, 2026

Police searching for missing swimmer at Swakop beach

The police in the Erongo region have launched a search for a man who disappeared in the sea while swimming at a beach near Platz am Meer Mall at Swakopmund. The incident happened on Thursday. Erongo police spokesperson senior inspector Hilma Shomongula says one blue sandal and a navy blue jacket were recovered at the [] The post Police searching for missing swimmer at Swakop beach appeared first on The Namibian.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 3, 2026

Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack

A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack Friday at a New York City beach, prompting authorities to temporarily close the beach. The attack at Jones Beach comes a day after multiple shark sightings were reported at other New York City and Long Island beaches. The person was swimming at Jones [] The post Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 27, 2026

Rescue efforts turn to recovery as aftershocks shake Venezuela

Rescue workers in one Caracas neighbourhood say no help has arrived, two days after twin quakes tore through the city.

WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville

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· Jul 13, 2026

Del Rio Hit Hard by Flash Flooding; Emergency Director Says Damage Worse Than Helene for Some Residents

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - Recovery efforts are underway in Cocke County after flash flooding swept through the Del Rio community Saturday mo...

The Hill

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· Jul 1, 2026

Navy helicopter makes emergency landing in Arabian Sea, one crew missing

A Navy helicopter assigned to a U.S. aircraft carrier made an “emergency water landing” in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday morning and one of the four aircrewmen is missing, according to the U.S. military. An MH-60S Seahawk, a twin engine helicopter that can be utilized for search and rescue, special operations, combat support and other...

Knewz

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· Jul 7, 2026

Body found in search for missing 18-year-old Mississippi footballer who vanished during Fourth of July boat trip: ‘It does match the description’

Investigators have recovered a body from the water that is believed to be that of 18-year-old Mississippi football player Nolan Xavier Wells, who went missing during the Fourth of July celebrations. The 18-year-old mysteriously disappeared while on a trip to a local island with friends. The United Cajun Navy and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department said in a...

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