Today in History - Major Events on This Day

28 July 2026

28 July 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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RBA holds rates steady as the housing market softens

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has submitted peace proposals to US

Government set for some compromise on gambling bill, with curb on inducements

Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies fizzle

Albanese tried to be 'hip', only to let diplomacy slip

Why the Aussie dollar is climbing back towards a 36‑year high against the yen

Wallabies lock Miles Amatosero banned 3 weeks for dangerous play

Australia and Vietnam pledge to bolster defense and economic ties

Why do humans use 'baby voice' when we speak to pets?

North Korea launches ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea exercises

Newspoll has combined right vote down, but Albanese's ratings slump

For Nigel Farage, success brings new pressures and a showdown with Count Binface

Are there too many political polls? We are in glut

2,000 people have died in Congo Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record

Calls to tax billionaires are growing. Is there a better way to tax the rich?

Wall Street falls as hopes for US-Iran deal weaken

85% of Australians will complete the census online. Here's how to avoid potential scams

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until US Meets Conditions

Now Jetstar wants to charge extra for overhead bags. What are your options?

France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls, with hefty fines for violators

Smart glasses are going mainstream. Do privacy laws protect us from the risks?

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Cutting edge tech helps the elderly live independently

Seven killed in Russian strike on Ukraine steel plant

Australia survives red card and Japan rally for a 35-32 win

Colombia searches for its missing after earthquake kills more than 100

Australian airline Jetstar charges passengers to use overhead lockers

Russia Releases Ailing Former US Marine Robert Gilman

Iceland, 'Land of Fire and Ice' prepares to see dazzling total solar eclipse

Trump told Ukraine it had no cards. Then Kyiv took the war to Russia

Australia grants citizenship to 2 Iranian women's soccer players who sought asylum

Syria sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia over war crimes

Hanson announces One Nation Victorian leader, bans major media outlets

Nvidia teams up with Wall Street giants to unlock $500 billion for AI infrastructure

Closed court, no jury: a legal expert explains what's happening with Alan Jones' trial

Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit

Yet another CFMEU royal commission won't solve much until we learn from the past

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The Liberal Party's long resistance to reform has left it fighting for life

Colombians take cover as powerful quake hits; president declares state of emergency

Former Australian radio host Alan Jones on trial for sex charges

Zuckerberg spokesperson says his yacht did not hear call for maritime assist

Were the new‑look Commonwealth Games the way of the future?

Soaring prices in Gaza Strip fuel heavy demand for fan and lighter repairs

More than 80% of kids still using social media despite ban

World Lion Day: Africa's big cats face mounting threats from habitat loss

From flushing our toilets to building new schools, why filling in your census matters

Have trouble sleeping in a new place? Most do because of the first-night effect

Can Australia's newest bank give the 'big four' some real competition?

Extreme heat is reshaping Italy's sparkling wine industry with early harvests