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On June 26, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1928, Yoshiro Nakamatsu, Japanese inventor was born. In 1930, Jackie Fargo, American wrestler and trainer (died 2013) was born. In 1934, Toru Goto, Japanese swimmer was born. In 1934, United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Federal Credit Union Act, which establishes credit unions. In 1944, World War II: The Battle of Osuchy in Osuchy, Poland, one of the largest battles between Nazi Germany and Polish resistance forces, ends with the defeat of the latter. In 1946, Yōsuke Matsuoka, Japanese politician, Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs (born 1880) passed away. In 1969, Mike Myers, American baseball player was born. In 1979, Ryō Fukuda, Japanese race car driver was born. In 1981, Takashi Toritani, Japanese baseball player was born. In 1983, Toyonoshima Daiki, Japanese sumo wrestler was born. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Kyoto river overflows as Japan braces for double storms

Reuters

June 26, 2026

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Kyoto’s iconic Kamo River overflowed beyond its banks amidst torrential rains, as the country braced itself for two approaching tropical storms that spurred authorities to issue high-level landslide warnings and order the evacuation of one million people. #kyoto #japan #flood #kamoriver #taiwan

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