Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1925, Suzanne Zimmerman, American competition swimmer and Olympic medalist (died 2021) was born. In 1956, Mark Mendoza, American bass player and songwriter 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, Craig Bellamy, Welsh footballer was born. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 1992, Elise Matthysen, Belgian swimmer 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Why more extreme rain could mean more shark bites
As rainfall intensifies with climate change, waste flushed out to sea could attract more sharks, putting beachgoers at risk
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The Age
· Jul 2, 2026
Record rainfall dumped on South Australia
Record rainfall has smashed large parts of South Australia, as flash flooding put roads, parks and even a footy club underwater.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 9, 2026
Alpacas, zebras on the loose after floods hit south China zoo
Alpacas, zebras on the loose after floods hit south China zoo
ABC7 New York
· Jul 3, 2026
Swimmer apparently bitten by shark at Jones Beach on Long Island
A swimmer was bitten by a shark at Jones Beach on Friday afternoon.
India Today
· Jul 9, 2026
Video: Heavy rain batters Maharashtra, waterlogging worsens in Mumbai suburbs
Video: Heavy rain batters Maharashtra, waterlogging worsens in Mumbai suburbs
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 6, 2026
Mumbai rains: 2 dead, 142 trees uprooted amid heavy rainfall, strong winds; BMC on high alert
IMD says rains to continue
DW News
· Jul 9, 2026
Dozens dead in severe China floods | DW News
China has reported more deaths from devastating flooding in the south of the country. Extreme weather is battering parts of China, causing floods, triggering evacuations, and prompting rescue operations. #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Don’t Splash! Why Every Muddy Puddle In Florida Is A Potential Gator Pad
A dip in a cool river or a quick splash in a neighborhood pond might seem like a good way to beat the Florida heat, but state wildlife officials are warning that it comes with a quiet, hidden risk. In Florida, if a body of water is fresh, wet, and deep enough to submerge a [] Don’t Splash! Why Every Muddy Puddle In Florida Is A Potential Gator Pad
Twitchy
· Jul 11, 2026
Slither River: Large Scale Disaster Sends a Venomous Nile of Reptiles Flooding into a Chinese Village
Slither River: Large Scale Disaster Sends a Venomous Nile of Reptiles Flooding into a Chinese Village
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 9, 2026
Korban banjir dahsyat di selatan China meningkat 39
BEIJING: Angka kematian akibat banjir dahsyat di wilayah Guangxi, selatan China, meningkat kepada 39 orang pada Khamis, manakala sembilan lagi masih hilang, menurut laporan media kerajaan. Cuaca ekstrem melanda kawasan selatan dan tengah China minggu ini, menyebabkan hujan lebat luar biasa serta banjir teruk di Guangxi, selain taufan super yang dijangka menuju ke wilayah timur ... Read more The post Korban banjir dahsyat di selatan China meningkat 39 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
CityNews Montreal
· 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.
9 News Australia
· Jul 2, 2026
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Record rainfall has smashed large parts of South Australia, as flash flooding put roads, parks and even a footy club underwater. In other news, a cleaner accused of assaulting a student at an Adelaide Hills School has faced court. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU
Sweden Herald
· Jun 25, 2026
How wild and domestic animals are affected by the heat wave
How wild and domestic animals are affected by the heat wave
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 30, 2026
Bortianor flood victims drowning in clean-up costs
For residents of Bortianor, S.C.C., and Block Factory in Ngleshie Amanfro in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region, last Monday’s torrential rains brought more woes even after the floods receded.
ABC News
· Jul 8, 2026
Chinese region reels from floods and destruction from remnants of tropical storm
A southern Chinese region is reeling from the destruction and widespread flooding caused by record-breaking rain on Wednesday from the remnants of Tropical Storm Maysak
Reuters
· Jul 2, 2026
Monsoon rains inundate India's financial capital Mumbai
Monsoon rains lashed the Indian city of Mumbai, flooding roads and pavements and uprooting trees. #News #India #Mumbai #Monsoon #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
East Coast Shark Sightings Force Beach Closures as Summer 2026 Peaks
A sand tiger shark bit a Jones Beach swimmer on the Fourth of July weekend, and Rockaway Beach in Queens has closed 23 times since May with 16 shutdowns in the first five days of July alone. East Coast shark sightings are surging from Long Island to Connecticut as summer 2026 peaks.
India TV News
· Jul 6, 2026
Mumbai battles floods, fallen trees and traffic due to heavy rain; schools to remain shut amid alert
Mumbai experienced intense rainfall on Monday as well, leading to flooding, transport disruptions and several weather-related incidents across the city. Although the rain eased slightly during the afternoon, strong winds continued to create problems by uprooting trees and damaging infrastructure.
Fox News
· Jul 11, 2026
Shark sightings trigger beach alarm after swimmer is bitten during summer spike
A shark bite and 23 shark sightings have triggered beach closures across the East Coast this summer, and increased surveillance protocols are in place.
The Tribune
· Jul 10, 2026
How did 900 snakes escape and ‘slither free’ from China’s farm
Is there anything worse than a devastating flood season? Turns out, yes. China’s Hengzhou is grappling with an alarming crisis where nearly 900 snakes escaped after floodwaters damaged a local snake-breeding farm. Wait, what! You read that right. The floods have already claimed several lives across China — while triggering landslides, storms and widespread property []
The West Australian
· Jun 21, 2026
Hundreds of swimmers brave icy waters to raise funds for Coogee shark attack victim Leah Stewart
Swimmers have taken to the water in droves at the same beach where a Sydney mum was attacked by a shark last week, leaving her fighting for life.
KHMO – 1070 AM – Quincy
· Jul 9, 2026
The Funny Reason Missouri Received a Shark Warning
The Funny Reason Missouri Received a Shark Warning
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 28, 2026
Bird rescue seeing more animals in worse condition amid Wellington’s wild weather
Bird rescue seeing more animals in worse condition amid Wellington’s wild weather
Hi China
· Jul 13, 2026
Flash floods hit Sichuan after heavy rain
Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in Mabian, Sichuan, flooding homes and sweeping away vehicles. More than 2,000 residents have been evacuated to safety. #EverydayHero
Daily Mirror
· Jul 9, 2026
Great white sharks and deadly jellyfish 'could be heading for UK' as summer beach trips become 'dangerous'
EXCLUSIVE: Sharks, deadly jellyfish, poisonous algal blooms, and festering sewage could all make British beaches increasingly dangerous in the future, a weather expert has warned
Bloomberg
· Jul 9, 2026
Rain-Soaked China Braces For 'Gargantuan' Typhoon
China is facing more torrential rain and flooding this weekend from a massive typhoon tracking toward the country’s east coast, following recent severe storms that led to deaths and crop damage. (Source: Bloomberg)
South China Morning Post
· Jul 9, 2026
Lions dead, zebras on the run as floodwaters devastate zoo in southern China
A zoo in Guangxi Zhang autonomous region has lost more than 100 animals in the flooding that is affecting southern China, with the zookeeper calling for help from the public on social media. According to an official notice on Wednesday, two zebras, 30 peacocks, two ostriches, nine deer and multiple parrots were among the animals lost when some of the cages at the Guigang Zoo were damaged. “To ensure public safety and that of those animals, we implore the public to provide tips to assist in...
NDTV
· Jul 4, 2026
Roads Flooded, Trains Delayed As Mumbai Get 200 mm Rain In 12 Hours
Torrential downpours battered Mumbai on Saturday, with several parts of the city receiving nearly 200 mm of rains in 12 hours, inundating low-lying areas, triggering road cave-ins, tree falls and...
The Standard
· Jul 6, 2026
Heatwave sparks fresh fears for wildlife despite crackdown on ‘shameful’ swimming in Hampstead Heath ponds
The wildlife ponds have been plagued by illegal swimmers desperate to get cool in the heat
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 9, 2026
Southern China reels from storm floods
Beijing, July 9: A southern Chinese region on Wednesday was reeling from the destruction and widespread flooding caused...
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 13, 2026
Floods Sweep Northern China as Typhoon Bavi Moves Inland
Severe flooding triggered by Typhoon Bavi has inundated parts of northern China’s Hebei province and northeastern Liaoning province, submerging roads, sweeping away vehicles and leaving residents swimming, paddleboarding and even wake surfing through flooded streets, according to reports. In Kuancheng county, Hebei, floodwaters rose to more than two metres on some roads, according to a [] The post Floods Sweep Northern China as Typhoon Bavi Moves Inland appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Fortune
· Jul 7, 2026
Swimmer bitten in suspected shark attack at Jones Beach, prompting brief closure as the U.S. battles record-breaking heat
The attack, which caused non-life-threatening injuries, follows multiple shark sightings at other New York beaches this week.
BERNAMA
· Jul 9, 2026
World : Heavy Rain Causes Traffic Chaos In Delhi Region, Three Dead In Building Collapse
HYDERABAD, July 9 (Bernama) -- Heavy monsoon rains since Wednesday in India's capital, New Delhi, and its satellite cities have led to traffic snarls on major roads and caused waterlogging in many areas.
The Economic Times
· Jun 24, 2026
Rains trigger waterlogging in Mumbai
Rains trigger waterlogging in Mumbai
Daily Sabah
· Jul 9, 2026
At least 39 dead after days of downpour flood southern China
At least 39 people were killed in flooding after a tropical storm brought torrential rain to the country's south, Chinese authorities said Thursday, while the east coast and T...
Vision Times
· Jul 10, 2026
Guangxi Floods Devastate Zoo, Leave Thousands of Dead Pigs Floating at Submerged Farm
Days of torrential rain and reservoir failures in China’s Guangxi region have left widespread destruction, affecting not only tens of thousands of residents but also wildlife and livestock. A zoo in Guigang lost more than 100 animals after rising waters overwhelmed the facility, while a flooded pig farm in Binyang County saw thousands of pigs []
Korea Times News
· Jul 2, 2026
Warmer seas bring endangered whale shark to Jeju coast
Warmer seas bring endangered whale shark to Jeju coast
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Related coverage for "Why more extreme rain could mean more shark bites": The Age — Record rainfall dumped on South Australia. Borneo Bulletin — Alpacas, zebras on the loose after floods hit south China zoo. ABC7 New York — Swimmer apparently bitten by shark at Jones Beach on Long Island . India Today — Video: Heavy rain batters Maharashtra, waterlogging worsens in Mumbai suburbs. The Hindu BusinessLine — Mumbai rains: 2 dead, 142 trees uprooted amid heavy rainfall, strong winds; BMC on high alert. DW News — Dozens dead in severe China floods | DW News. Tampa Free Press — Don’t Splash! Why Every Muddy Puddle In Florida Is A Potential Gator Pad. Twitchy — Slither River: Large Scale Disaster Sends a Venomous Nile of Reptiles Flooding into a Chinese Village. Utusan Malaysia — Korban banjir dahsyat di selatan China meningkat 39. CityNews Montreal — Swimmer bitten on the foot at New York City beach in a suspected shark attack. 9 News Australia — 9News Adelaide | Thursday 2 July | Full Bulletin. Sweden Herald — How wild and domestic animals are affected by the heat wave. MyJoyOnline — Bortianor flood victims drowning in clean-up costs. ABC News — Chinese region reels from floods and destruction from remnants of tropical storm. Reuters — Monsoon rains inundate India's financial capital Mumbai. The Eastern Herald — East Coast Shark Sightings Force Beach Closures as Summer 2026 Peaks. India TV News — Mumbai battles floods, fallen trees and traffic due to heavy rain; schools to remain shut amid alert. Fox News — Shark sightings trigger beach alarm after swimmer is bitten during summer spike. The Tribune — How did 900 snakes escape and ‘slither free’ from China’s farm. The West Australian — Hundreds of swimmers brave icy waters to raise funds for Coogee shark attack victim Leah Stewart. KHMO – 1070 AM – Quincy — The Funny Reason Missouri Received a Shark Warning. The New Zealand Herald — Bird rescue seeing more animals in worse condition amid Wellington’s wild weather. Hi China — Flash floods hit Sichuan after heavy rain. Daily Mirror — Great white sharks and deadly jellyfish 'could be heading for UK' as summer beach trips become 'dangerous'. Bloomberg — Rain-Soaked China Braces For 'Gargantuan' Typhoon. South China Morning Post — Lions dead, zebras on the run as floodwaters devastate zoo in southern China. NDTV — Roads Flooded, Trains Delayed As Mumbai Get 200 mm Rain In 12 Hours. The Standard — Heatwave sparks fresh fears for wildlife despite crackdown on ‘shameful’ swimming in Hampstead Heath ponds . The Rising Nepal — Southern China reels from storm floods. Voice of Nigeria — Floods Sweep Northern China as Typhoon Bavi Moves Inland. Fortune — Swimmer bitten in suspected shark attack at Jones Beach, prompting brief closure as the U.S. battles record-breaking heat. BERNAMA — World : Heavy Rain Causes Traffic Chaos In Delhi Region, Three Dead In Building Collapse. The Economic Times — Rains trigger waterlogging in Mumbai . Daily Sabah — At least 39 dead after days of downpour flood southern China. Vision Times — Guangxi Floods Devastate Zoo, Leave Thousands of Dead Pigs Floating at Submerged Farm. Korea Times News — Warmer seas bring endangered whale shark to Jeju coast


