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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1864, John Jacob Astor IV, American colonel and businessman (died 1912) was born. In 1919, Hau Pei-tsun, 13th Premier of the Republic of China (died 2020) was born. In 1922, Martin Dies Sr., American journalist and politician (born 1870) passed away. In 1925, Huang Zongying, Chinese actress and writer (died 2020) was born. In 1928, Bob Crane, American actor (died 1978) was born. In 1934, Gordon Lee, English footballer and manager (died 2022) was born. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2017, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese literary critic, human rights activist (born 1955) passed away. 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.
Worker killed, another unconscious after crane tips over in Hong Kong

A worker has died and another has been left unconscious at a Hong Kong construction site after a crane fell on its side. Police said on Monday that they received a report at 9.42am that an industrial accident had occurred on a site on Liberty Avenue in Ho Man Tin. The force said at least one worker had become trapped when the crane fell on its side. One worker was certified dead on scene, while another was rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital in Yau Ma Tei in an unconscious state, it added. More to...
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South China Morning Post
· Jun 26, 2026
Labour authorities probe case of worker fatally crushed by construction vehicle
Hong Kong’s labour authorities are investigating a fatal accident in which a worker died after being run over by a construction vehicle at a sports ground. Police received a report at about 8.58am on Friday that a man had been hit by a vehicle at Kowloon Bay Sports Ground at Kai Lok Street and was trapped beneath it on the running track. The victim’s colleague reported the incident to emergency services. Firefighters arrived to free the victim, but he was pronounced dead at the scene after...
Reuters
· Jun 27, 2026
Small aircraft crashes into Beijing skyscraper, eyewitnesses say
A light aircraft crash into a high-rise building in Beijing's Chaoyang district killed one person and injured 13. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #beijing #aircraft Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4exauDF 👉 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
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 25, 2026
Lapan PATI diberkas di rumah kongsi
KUALA TERENGGANU: Tindakan seorang lelaki warga Myanmar yang berpatah balik ke rumah kongsi untuk mengambil anaknya yang sedang nyenyak tidur membawa kepada penahanannya dalam operasi Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) Terengganu di empat lokasi penempatan warga asing di daerah Kemaman dan Dungun, kelmarin. Lelaki terbabit yang pada mulanya melarikan diri kira-kira 250 meter, akhirnya menyerah diri ... Read more The post Lapan PATI diberkas di rumah kongsi appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Sky News Australia
· Jun 27, 2026
Pilot killed and 13 injured after plane crashes into Beijing skyscraper
One person has been killed and 13 others injured after a small plane crashed into the side of Beijing's tallest skyscraper. Beijing's Chaoyang District government has released its first statement: “A single-engine, two-seat light sport aircraft collided with a high-rise building while flying near the East third ring road in Chaoyang. “There was only one person on board, the pilot, who died.”
9 News Australia
· Jun 22, 2026
Car ploughs into Brisbane sushi shop | 9 News Australia
Emergency crews have rushed to a Brisbane sushi shop this morning after a car ploughed through the storefront. Police say the elderly driver is uninjured but was treated for shock. | 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. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA
India TV News
· Jun 26, 2026
Three workers die after inhaling toxic gas inside septic tank in Delhi's Mundka industrial area factory
A tragic industrial accident claimed the lives of three workers after they inhaled toxic gas inside a septic tank at a factory in Delhi's Mundka Industrial Area on Friday. According to the Delhi Fire Service, a distress call was received from Factory No. 93/8 in Mundka Industrial Area, following which two fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Preliminary information suggests that one worker had entered the septic tank for work when he was overcome by poisonous gases and lost consciousness. In a desperate attempt to save him, two other workers entered the tank one after another. However, they too were exposed to the toxic fumes and collapsed inside the confined space.
DNyuz
· Jun 28, 2026
China Confirms Death of Pilot Who Flew Small Plane Into Beijing’s Tallest Tower
The Beijing authorities said on Saturday that a small aircraft had flown into the capital’s tallest building a day earlier, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others at the scene, in the first official confirmation of an event that has raised questions about the city’s security. The Chaoyang District government, which administers a large area []
The Daily Beast
· Jul 2, 2026
Chilling Details Emerge About Pilot in Horror Skyscraper Plane Crash
X/GFWfrogOfficials in Beijing have pinned a deadly crash into the tallest skyscraper in the city on a pilot thought to have been battling anxiety, insomnia, and suicidal thoughts. A single-engine light aircraft slammed into the 109-story CITIC Tower—known locally as China Zun—on June 26. The impact killed its pilot and injured 13 people at the height of Friday evening rush hour. Video of the incident shows debris falling onto the streets below. The skyscraper serves as headquarters for CITIC Group, a giant state-owned conglomerate.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Emirates 24/7
· Jun 27, 2026
Small aircraft crash in Beijing kills one person, injures 13, local govt says
BEIJING: A light aircraft crash into a high-rise building in Beijing's Chaoyang district on Friday killed one person and injured 13, the district government said on Saturday in a statement posted on its social media account.The injured are receiving full medical treatment, and relevant authorities are investigating the incident, the statement said.
Malay Mail
· Jun 24, 2026
Occupational safety department investigating fatal accident at Sungai Buloh water tank cleaning site
PUTRAJAYA, June 24 — The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is investigating a fatal workplace ac...
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 13, 2026
Deadly Bangkok pub blaze revives concerns over fire safety lapses | AJ #shorts
Al Jazeera's Tony Cheng reports from the site where a deadly fire tore through a Bangkok pub around midnight on Monday, killing at least 27 people. The tragedy has put the spotlight back on fire safety lapses amid fears that several exits may have been locked. 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
Nepal News
· Jul 11, 2026
बझाङमा जिप दुर्घटना‚ तीन जनाको घटनास्थलमै मृत्यु
महेन्द्रनगर। बझाङमा जिप दुर्घटना भएको छ। दुर्घटनामा तीन जनाको घटनानस्थलमै मृत्यु भएको छ। सुदूरपश्चिम प्रदेश प्रहरी कार्यालयका अनुसार शनिबार अपराह्न भएको जिप दुर्घटनामा अन्य सातजना सख्त घाइते भएका छन्। बझाङको केदारस्यूँ गाउँपालिका ७ काँडाचौरबाट दुर्गाथली गाउँपालिकाको चुहावनतर्फ जाँदै गरेको जिप दुर्घटना भएको जिल्ला प्रशासन कार्यालय बझाङकी सूचना अधिकारी सत्याकुमारी जोशीले जानकारी दिइन्। सुदूरपश्चिम प्रदेश प्रहरी []
Fark
· Jun 26, 2026
Plane crashes into tallest skyscraper in China. It's like 9/11 but smaller [News]
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The Economic Times
· Jul 2, 2026
Pilot wrote about ending life: Chinese govt
Pilot wrote about ending life: Chinese govt
The Tribune
· Jul 13, 2026
Vietnam boat accident: Mortal remains of 15 Indian nationals to be repatriated to India
The mortal remains will be brought from Ho Chi Minh City to Mumbai via Vietnam Airlines flight VN979. According to the Indian mission, the flight is scheduled to depart from Ho Chi Minh City at 6 pm (local time) and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai at 9:35 pm.
Associated Press
· Jun 26, 2026
Small plane crashes into the tallest building in Beijing
A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest building on Friday, the global flight tracking service provider Flightradar24 confirmed, following witness accounts and evacuations in the city's business district. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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