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Today in History – What Happened on this Day

Today in History – What Happened on this Day

June 26, 2026

26 June 2026

Today in History - What Happened on this Day

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Colourful murals are taking over the streets of Oslo.

Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza including police officers

EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaign

US carries out new wave of strikes on Iran

Volkswagen CEO looks to avoid plant closures as automaker moves to cut costs

Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership

Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge

Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone

Woman freed after 11-hour hostage situation in Berlin supermarket

Starmer says his political journey is over at his last question session

Passengers pull back man partly sucked out of broken window

US stocks rise within 0.5% of record, even as oil prices climb

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Germany agrees deal to buy long-range US Tomahawk missiles, Merz says

Messi rallies Argentina in 2-1 win over England in World Cup semifinal

Chinese men in Germany used Telegram to share rape videos and drugging tips

Editorials from The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Guardian and others

Members of sexual predator network tried to hide their crimes with code words

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths

Canada selects Germany's ThyssenKrupp to build submarine fleet

House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war

Indonesians fight a German cement giant over a mine and factory project

Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters clash

France's National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill

International barrel organ festival brings music and nostalgia to Berlin

Blanche confronts skeptical questioning of fund at Senate confirmation hearing

Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted tycoon

China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump

Russia likely launched drones from shadow ships

House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

German prosecutors charge a Ukrainian over Nord Stream pipeline explosions

US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face for 250th birthday

Germany to investigate possible corruption at Euro 2024

Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch provocation against NATO

Shooting in Germany leaves 6 people dead. Suspected shooter arrested

Fed chair Warsh sidesteps Senate questions on inflation, AI, contact with Trump

France records 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks records

Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk

Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed

Donald Trump endorses 'Pillow Man' Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor

Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against Roundup weedkiller

Trump will address defense technology gathering as Iran war reduced US weapon stocks

China defends patrols east of Taiwan after 3 European nations raise alarm

Buffett says Gates' Epstein ties are 'distasteful'

Germany carries out raids in sabotage investigation related to former Gazprom unit

Todd Blanche faces US Senate for DOJ confirmation hearing

UK, Germany and France express concern over Chinese actions east of Taiwan

ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says