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July 20, 2026

20 July 2026

Today in History - What Happened on this Day

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Rape case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury

Hanson announces One Nation Victorian leader, bans major media outlets

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WA launches Foster and Grand Carer Gold Card to ease cost-of-living pressures

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Lebanese and Israeli negotiators meet in Rome to discuss ceasefire

Billions committed to keep WA economy leading the nation

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Record $9.1 Billion Health Boost to Expand WA Hospital Capacity and Service

Yet another CFMEU royal commission won't solve much until we learn from the past

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

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The Liberal Party's long resistance to reform has left it fighting for life

US stocks hit records as profits keep piling up

WA Expands Strategic Diesel Reserve to 20 Million Litres

Former Australian radio host Alan Jones on trial for sex charges

Funeral honors Ukrainian student killed as she helped victims

Ningaloo Adventure Vouchers launched to boost Coral Coast recovery

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Trump's arch could harm the integrity of Washington's historical sites

13-year-old swims for hours to save family swept out to sea

More than 80% of kids still using social media despite ban

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Guatemala evacuates villages after Fuego volcano erupts

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Palestinians hold mass funeral for 112 from 2023 Gaza strike

Serviceman in Russian-held Crimea kills 4

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Runaway online rumors sparked frantic rush by migrants to Ceuta

Spanish PM Sanchez fends off blistering criticism within the EU over Ceuta crisis

Pakistan teams search for remains of climbers as weather grounds helicopters

Global warming is making summer miserable, but El Nino will add to the heat

Firefighters scramble to contain fires outside Athens

Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino

Callum Turner & Dua Lipa's 'One Night Only' date

Japan's Toyota reports hefty profit on cheap yen and solid car sales

McDonald's posts strong second quarter profit, names new leader for US

Trump administration will close 5 smaller US consulates in Africa, Asia

Former '60 Minutes' correspondents Pelley, Alfonsi go from newsroom to classroom

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