Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1470, The Ottomans capture Euboea. In 1855, Pavel Nakhimov, Russian admiral (born 1802) passed away. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1998, Arkady Ostashev, Soviet/Russian scientist and engineer (born 1925) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Why Russia is winning in Africa
Russia positions itself not as a savior come to deliver Africa from its troubles, but as an equal partner Read Full Article at RT.com
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TASS
· Jul 7, 2026
Russia too big for Europe to forget about it — Kremlin
Europe prefers to pay extra attention to Russia, Dmitry Peskov noted
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 7, 2026
Kremlin: Europe’s militarization concerns Russia
Kremlin: Europe’s militarization concerns Russia
Al Jazeera
· Jul 7, 2026
Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine
As Russia faces challenges on the frontlines and at home, President Putin's backers decry Kyiv's Western allies.
brazilnews.net
· Jun 28, 2026
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz: Too many teams in World Cup now
(Photo credit: James Lang-Imagn Images)PHILADELPHIA -- No continent has benefited more from World Cup expansion than Africa.In total, 10 sides qualified for the tournament, doubling the five spots African sides used to get when a 32-team field was utilized. Eight have advanced from the group stage to reach the round of 32, and Algeria would join them with a win or draw against Austria on Saturday. Tunisia
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 4, 2026
Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka
Russian forces have claimed capture of Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region after roughly a nine-month battle. The city sits within Ukraine's "fortress belt," a defensive network of cities forming Donbas's main defensive line. Ukrainian officials denied the city fell. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 28, 2026
Kanada lakar sejarah mara ke pusingan 16, kalahkan Afrika Selatan 1-0
LOS ANGELES: Jaringan kemenangan pada masa kecederaan oleh Stephen Eustaquio memastikan Kanada menewaskan Afrika Selatan 1-0 dalam perlawanan pertama pusingan kalah mati Piala Dunia, sekali gus membawa tuan rumah bersama itu ke kelompok 16 pasukan terbaik buat kali pertama dalam sejarah. Dalam aksi yang menyaksikan kedua-dua pasukan membuat penampilan sulung di pusingan kalah mati, perlawanan ... Read more The post Kanada lakar sejarah mara ke pusingan 16, kalahkan Afrika Selatan 1-0 appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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Related coverage for "Why Russia is winning in Africa": TASS — Russia too big for Europe to forget about it — Kremlin. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Kremlin: Europe’s militarization concerns Russia. Al Jazeera — Russia touts ‘war with NATO’ amid losses in Ukraine. brazilnews.net — Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz: Too many teams in World Cup now . Al Jazeera English — Russia claims it captured the strategic key Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka. Utusan Malaysia — Kanada lakar sejarah mara ke pusingan 16, kalahkan Afrika Selatan 1-0