Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1562, Fray Diego de Landa, acting Bishop of Yucatán, burns the sacred idols and books of the Maya. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1909, Herbert Zim, American naturalist, author, and educator (died 1994) was born. In 1920, Pierre Berton, Canadian journalist and author (died 2004) was born. In 1923, James E. Gunn, American science fiction author (died 2020) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. 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 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
When the rains come, let us not count the dead again
Yesterday’s heavy downpour across parts of Ghana left behind a trail of sorrow, destruction, and heartbreak. Families have lost loved ones, many have been displaced from their homes, properties have been destroyed, and livelihoods have been disrupted.
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South China Morning Post
· Jun 27, 2026
How does this NGO help Hong Kong fire victims, needy people get a dignified farewell?
On a drizzly, windy morning in June, a family gathered before a tombstone at Wo Hop Shek Cemetery in northern Hong Kong to bid farewell to a loved one who died in the Wang Fuk Court fire. Beneath the muddy grave and scattered stones lies a man surnamed Hung, in his forties, among the 168 victims of the city’s deadliest fire in decades. Last November’s inferno also displaced nearly 5,000 residents. Unlike many victims who were cremated, Hung’s family insisted on a burial. “He passed in the blaze,...
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 1, 2026
Events to celebrate Fourth of July, honor flood victims in Hill Country
With the Fourth of July approaching, a bunch of events taking place in the Hill Country will honor the lives lost in last year’s floods as well as celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Arutz Sheva
· Jun 28, 2026
Tearful farewell at grave of fallen soldier
A week after he was killed in a tank disaster in southern Lebanon, the family and friends of Nave Habshoosh gathered for a memorial service and farewell.
Daily Mirror
· Jul 10, 2026
Los Gallardos wildfire live: 'Brits' among 12 dead in Spain as bodies found in cars
At least 12 people have been killed in a wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almería, Spain - four of the dead are thought to be British after they were found in a burnt out car
Daily Express
· Jul 10, 2026
At least 11 including 4 'Brits' die in wildfire ravaging Spain as bodies found in cars
Some of the victims were found inside vehicles.
The Guardian
· Jul 2, 2026
Côte d’Ivoire floods kill 59 as west Africa endures torrential rains
Authorities say rainy season getting deadlier, with Ghana reporting 13 dead and floods hitting Benin, Togo and NigeriaFloods in Côte d’Ivoire have killed 59 people since May, the communication minister told a cabinet meeting in Abidjan.There are fears the toll could further rise as rescue teams continue to search for victims during the rainy season, which runs from May until July, the minister, Amadou Coulibaly, added. Continue reading...
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Related coverage for "When the rains come, let us not count the dead again": South China Morning Post — How does this NGO help Hong Kong fire victims, needy people get a dignified farewell?. KSAT San Antonio — Events to celebrate Fourth of July, honor flood victims in Hill Country . Arutz Sheva — Tearful farewell at grave of fallen soldier. Daily Mirror — Los Gallardos wildfire live: 'Brits' among 12 dead in Spain as bodies found in cars. Daily Express — At least 11 including 4 'Brits' die in wildfire ravaging Spain as bodies found in cars. The Guardian — Côte d’Ivoire floods kill 59 as west Africa endures torrential rains