Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Weather live updates: State of emergency declared for Kaikōura, evacuations ordered
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The korea Herald News
· Jun 29, 2026
Heat wave alert issued for entire Seoul
The state weather agency issued a heat wave advisory for all of Seoul on Monday, the first such alert for the capital this year. The advisory took effect as of 11 a.m., the Korea Meteorological Administration said. Advisories will also take effect in other parts of the capital area and the central cities of Gongju, Cheongju and Sejong. A heat wave advisory is issued when the maximum apparent temperature is expected to remain at or above 33 C for two or more consecutive days. Previously, advisori
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
ANTARA News
· Jul 3, 2026
BNPB conducts simultaneous handling to drought, tidal waves in Maluku
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) confirmed that emergency responses to the drought and coastal waves in ...
NDTV
· Jul 7, 2026
Mumbai Rain Fury Continues For 3rd Day, Emergency Teams Deployed Across City
Mumbai, Delhi-NCR Monsoon Alert Live Updates: Special teams have been stationed at various vulnerable locations to provide immediate responses to emergencies, including tree collapses, short circuits,...
South China Morning Post
· Jul 1, 2026
Hong Kong to issue No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday as tropical depression nears
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will issue the No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday, potentially marking the city’s first storm of the year, as a tropical depression approaches. The Hong Kong Observatory said the storm was expected to enter within 800km (497 miles) of the city later on Wednesday, before moving towards the vicinity of Hainan Island and Beibu Wan,...
The Daily Beast
· Jul 5, 2026
Trump’s America 250 Bash Goes Dark as Guests Ordered to Leave
Kylie Cooper / REUTERSAn immediate evacuation order was issued Saturday night for Salute to America, President Donald Trump’s much-hyped July 4th bash on the National Mall, due to severe weather.“The safety of our guests, performers, and staff is our top priority,” Freedom 250 Spokesperson Danielle Alvarez shared in a social media post. “Due to approaching severe storms, Freedom 250, United States Secret Service, United States Park Police, National Park Service, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and all public safety partners are asking all guests to evacuate event grounds and seek temporary shelter in a nearby building.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Related coverage for "Weather live updates: State of emergency declared for Kaikōura, evacuations ordered": The korea Herald News — Heat wave alert issued for entire Seoul. Associated Press — LIVE: Typhoon Bavi nears Taiwan on path toward China. ANTARA News — BNPB conducts simultaneous handling to drought, tidal waves in Maluku. NDTV — Mumbai Rain Fury Continues For 3rd Day, Emergency Teams Deployed Across City. South China Morning Post — Hong Kong to issue No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday as tropical depression nears. The Daily Beast — Trump’s America 250 Bash Goes Dark as Guests Ordered to Leave