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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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Russian President Putin meets with North Korean foreign minister

Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time

South Korea awaits UNESCO decision on biodiversity haven Garorim Bay

US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates

Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status

Russian attacks kill 6 and expose gaps in Ukraine's air defenses

South Korea's central bank hikes rate for 1st time since 2023 to curb inflation

Messi can conjure no more magic as crown passes from Argentina to Spain

President Yoon sentenced to 2 years over manipulated opinion polls

Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out

SK Hynix rises nearly 13% in debut on Wall Street as demand for memory chips soars amid AI frenzy

The sell-off for AI stars worsens, while oil prices jump

South Korea's Supreme Court upholds prison sentence for Yoon in first martial law case

Trump celebrates the World Cup as a US victory

Can AI change lives for the better?

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South Korean law targeting 'fake news' takes effect as journalists' groups raise concerns

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

Canada selects Germany's ThyssenKrupp to build submarine fleet

JD and Usha Vance welcome baby boy, the first to a sitting VP for 150 years

North Korean leader Kim observes weapons tests from new naval destroyer

CENTCOM video released as US launches more airstrikes against Iran

South Koreans try AI-generated videos of deceased loved ones

Why Britain is getting a new PM without a general election

South Korea disputes US report against Seattle-based Coupang

What to know about flying with lithium ion portable battery chargers

South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub

Chinese dissident recounts his perilous dinghy escape to South Korea

South Korea leaves World Cup in turmoil as exit prompts fierce criticism

South Korean court sentences ex-first lady Kim to 7 years

North Korea's Kim calls for 'deadly and destructive' military posture

North Korea claims progress on nuclear-armed navy

Leader of secretive South Korean church arrested

North Korean leader Kim emphasizes nuclear weapons needed

Former South Korean justice minister gets 25-year prison term

K-pop girl group TWICE attend pop-up event in Seoul

Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training

Most AAPI adults say the US is no longer a great country for immigrantS

Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang

Xi and Kim push for greater ties between China and North Korea

China's President Xi returns home after closely watched trip to North Korea

Xi and Kim push for greater ties between China and North Korea

Xi's silence on nuclear arms is a gift to North Korea's Kim Jong Un

Chinese leader Xi heads to North Korea for closely watched talks with Kim

Rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization 'anachronistic dream'

North Korean leader Kim showcases new warship ahead of visit by China's Xi

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

South Koreans vote in local elections seen as a gauge of support after President's first year