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July 28, 2026

28 July 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Ukraine still fortifying border with Belarus after Russia invasion

Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17

Kazakhstan's top court rules that President Tokayev can seek another term

Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week

Belarus convicts a journalist and sentences him to 3.5 years in prison

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Belarus pardons 28 political prisoners to ease ties with the West

Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay

Zelenskyy says Russia is shifting air defenses to Moscow after drone strikes

Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

Concerns mount that Belarus could be a launchpad for a new Russian offensive in Ukraine

US stocks hold near records on hopes of Iran agreement

Leaders keep eye on Belarus for signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine

Judge criticizes Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

Ukrainians fear bill could declare missing soldiers dead

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Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus

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Residents in Lithuania's capital told to shelter after drone alarm

Australian airline Jetstar charges passengers to use overhead lockers

Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces

Trump says 'we may have to' send oil prices higher during speech

Belarus launches joint drills with Russia to practice nuclear weapons use

China announces countermeasures against Washington, including drone exports

Belarus authoritarian leader welcomes US evangelist Franklin Graham

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Drone kills 2 in Kherson minibus strike, as Russia claims front-line progress

People evacuate after Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Erupts

Belarus frees prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut in 10-person prisoner swap

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Afghan migrants in Poland fear forced deportations

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Belarus detains 50 at architectural firm in escalating crackdown

US military families face deportation as immigration protections end

North Korea and Belarus leaders sign a friendship treaty

Child malnutrition is at critical level, cuts in funding will halt food aid in Afghanistan

US eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he'll help US farmers

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

Trump envoy credits colorful rhetoric in helping bond with Belarus leader

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in victory for Democrats' progressive wing

Belarusian President arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Japan's Honda reports robust results after its first ever annual loss

Belarus releases 250 political prisoners in deal with US to lift sanctions

Fauci's decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up contempt vote

Belarus opposition figure picks up prize she was awarded while in prison

Tibetans hope to preserve language and customs despite China's new law

Belarus journalist convicted of treason and sentenced to 9 years

House Democrats add 12 solidly Trump districts to midterm election target list

Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with US

New images of the sun show its surface in the finest detail yet