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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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India finally breaks through in the UK after beating England in ODI

European troops join Paris Bastille Day parade in a show of unity for Ukraine

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US-Russian crew blast off for 8-month stint on International Space Station

Italian region defies US pressure to end Cuban doctor program

Firefighters battle to stop forest blaze near Paris from erupting again

Britain's Hillsborough Law to stop official cover-ups after tragedies

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Colourful murals are taking over the streets of Oslo.

Caribbean leaders press for slavery reparations

China's June exports surge 27% from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demand

Senators rally to Russia sanctions bill, one of Graham's top priorities

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

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

Moscow to 'respond in kind' to Ukraine with more powerful strikes, Putin says

EU rallies $1 billion in pledges for Gaza's recovery

India crushes England by 270 runs to win historic first women's test at Lord's

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Ukraine and 9 countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles

UK police rearrest suspect in Ann Widdecombe killing on terrorism suspicion

Pomp and tradition in annual swan count on the river Thames

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

UK says an Iran-backed group was behind attacks on Jewish community

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

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Chinese and Russian ships join naval drills in Yellow Sea

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