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ON THIS DAY: Kobe Bryant dies in tragic helicopter crash (2020)

On this Day January 26, 2026 at 19:13

On 26 January 2020, the world of sport, and far beyond it, was shaken by the sudden and tragic death of Kobe Bryant, one...

ON THIS DAY: Wuhan lockdown announced, history made (2020)

On this Day January 23, 2026 at 15:25

January 23, 2020: A city sealed off On this day in 2020, Chinese authorities placed the city of Wuhan under lockdown, confining more than nine...

ON THIS DAY: Roe v Wade ruling (1973)

On this Day January 22, 2026 at 16:53

A landmark Supreme Court decision On this day in 1973, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Roe v. Wade, a...

ON THIS DAY: Author George Orwell passes away (1950)

On this Day January 21, 2026 at 16:25

Renowned writer George Orwell has died, at 46, after a three-year battle with tuberculosis. Until recently, news had suggested he was improving. On Friday...

ON THIS DAY: Blue Monday, the saddest day of the year (2005)

On this Day January 19, 2026 at 16:24

Blue Monday: Why it feels heavy - and what really helps Blue Monday is often described as the most depressing day of the year, usually...

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Life August 28, 2026 at 12:16

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International August 28, 2026 at 11:54

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Foreign Policy: Turkey emerges as Israel’s new strategic challenge

International August 28, 2026 at 11:44

Tensions between Israel and Turkey have intensified following an...

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Cyprus August 28, 2026 at 11:20

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