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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1907, Henrik Sillem, Dutch target shooter and jurist (born 1866) passed away. In 1908, Dorothy Round, English tennis player (died 1982) was born. In 1908, Tim Spencer, American country & western singer-songwriter and actor (died 1974) was born. In 1939, Lambert Jackson Woodburne, South African admiral (died 2013) was born. In 1967, Mark McGowan, Australian politician, 30th Premier of Western Australia 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 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. 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. In 2020, Zindzi Mandela, South African politician, diplomat, and third daughter of Nelson Mandela (born 1960) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
World : Seven Killed, Five Injured In Cape Town Shootings
CAPE TOWN, July 9 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Seven people were killed, and five others were injured in two separate shootings in Cape Town, South Africa, on Wednesday evening, police confirmed on Thursday, reported Xinhua.
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Independent Online
· Jul 9, 2026
BREAKING | Tragic mass shootings in Cape Town leave seven dead and five injured
BREAKING | Tragic mass shootings in Cape Town leave seven dead and five injured
9 News Australia
· Jul 13, 2026
Horror fire in Bangkok bar leaves at least 27 people dead | 9 News Australia
At least 27 people have been killed and more than 60 have been hospitalised, after a fire at a bar in Bangkok. | *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
South Africa Today
· Jul 10, 2026
Cape Flats Mass Shootings Prompt Review of Cape Town’s Gunfire Detection Contract
CAPE TOWN — The recent wave of Cape Flats mass shootings has intensified scrutiny on local crime-fighting strategies, prompting the City of Cape Town to review and terminate its Shotspotter gunfire detection contract. As communities mourn the loss of seven lives in separate attacks, city officials are exploring a local public-private partnership to replace the []
Reuters
· Jul 12, 2026
At least 27 killed in Bangkok pub fire, officials say
WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT At least 27 people have been killed in a fire at a pub in Bangkok in one of the deadliest such incidents in the tourism hub in recent years. #bangkok #fire #thailand #pub #asia #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4vZCTIL 👉 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
BNO News
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JFeed
· Jun 23, 2026
Fatal Shooting Incident Anchors Unprecedented Wave of Violence Against Canadian Jews
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· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jul 11, 2026
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DawnNews English
· Jun 29, 2026
Five Dead in Shooting at German Youth Welfare Centre: Police | Dawn News English
Five people were shot dead at a youth welfare centre in Germany on Monday and the suspected gunman has been arrested, police said, in one of the country’s deadliest mass shootings in years. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
DNyuz
· Jul 9, 2026
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· Jun 29, 2026
Six adults killed in shooting at Germany youth welfare facility, shooter in custody
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