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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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Today in History - What Happened on this Day

Afghanistan calls on Afghans who helped US to return home

Israel's parliament dissolves ahead of Oct. 27 elections

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A former PM who led Israel out of Lebanon fears mistakes are being repeated

Attacks persist on Iran and across the Mideast as Trump threatens escalation

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