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July 13, 2026

13 July 2026

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Today in History - Major Events on This Day

Thousands of endangered tortoises are rescued in Madagascar after their sanctuary is flooded

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

Indian Ocean islands of Comoros, Madagascar and Mayotte are bracing for Cyclone Chido

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

Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as fastest-growing outbreak surges

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

Iran and Oman make progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

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