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Today in History – What Happened on this Day

Today in History – What Happened on this Day

July 15, 2026

15 July 2026

Today in History - What Happened on this Day

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Colourful murals are taking over the streets of Oslo.

Trump uses primetime address to raise doubts about US elections

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

At least two people killed and five injured after Russia's attack on Kyiv

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

What remains of the Iran deal as fighting rages

Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge

Iran-backed Houthi leader in Yemen threatens escalation with Saudi Arabia

Woman freed after 11-hour hostage situation in Berlin supermarket

Ukrainians protest Zelenskyy's ouster of his popular defense minister

Passengers pull back man partly sucked out of broken window

Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world

Sales plunge as Volkswagenr lays out plan to slash number of brands

Andy Burnham is poised to become Britain's next prime minister

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

US airstrikes on Iran appear to have damaged Gulf of Oman port facility

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

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

Trump races the clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court

Canada selects Germany's ThyssenKrupp to build submarine fleet

UK intelligence watchdog raps MI5 for lying to courts about a neo-Nazi informer

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

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

U.S. Navy fighter jet flies low over beach

International barrel organ festival brings music and nostalgia to Berlin

Brazil calls Trump's 25% tariff unjustifiable, vows to impose reciprocal tariffs

Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted tycoon

Ukraine's parliament approves Serhii Koretskyi as the country's new prime minister

Russia likely launched drones from shadow ships

UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup

German prosecutors charge a Ukrainian over Nord Stream pipeline explosions

TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech

Germany to investigate possible corruption at Euro 2024

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Shooting in Germany leaves 6 people dead. Suspected shooter arrested

America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year

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

US hits more bridges in Iran in an expansion of its airstrike campaign

Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed

Settler violence surges across the West Bank

Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against Roundup weedkiller

Argentine President Milei won't attend the World Cup final, citing superstition

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

Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior

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

Poland charges man allegedly paid by Russia to inflame Polish-Ukrainian tensions

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

UK nationalizes Chinese-owned British Steel to protect nation's steelmaking capacity