Today in News History

On June 27, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1350, Manuel II Palaiologos, Byzantine emperor (died 1425) was born. In 1864, American Civil War: Confederate forces defeat Union forces during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain during the Atlanta Campaign. In 1905, During the Russo-Japanese War, sailors start a mutiny aboard the Russian battleship Potemkin. In 1925, Doc Pomus, American singer-songwriter (died 1991) was born. In 1941, World War II: German troops capture the city of Białystok during Operation Barbarossa. In 1950, The United States decides to send troops to fight in the Korean War. In 1957, Hurricane Audrey makes landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border, killing over 400 people, mainly in and around Cameron, Louisiana. In 1980, The 'Ustica massacre': Itavia Flight 870 crashes in the sea while en route from Bologna to Palermo, Italy, killing all 81 on board. In 1988, The Gare de Lyon rail accident in Paris, France, kills 56 people. In 1991, Two days after it had declared independence, Slovenia is invaded by Yugoslav troops, tanks, and aircraft, starting the Ten-Day War. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Ships & Sailors Remain Stranded in Strait of Hormuz After Evacuations Halted

Al Arabiya English

Al Arabiya English

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June 26, 2026

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On tonight's W News with Leigh-Ann Gerrans, we examine the International Maritime Organization's decision to pause the evacuation of more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz following a cargo ship attack. We also discuss the latest developments with Hamzah Rifaat, President of Future Initiatives, and Erol Morkoç, Spokesperson for Republican Overseas. We also cover the rising death toll after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, with Al Arabiya English presenter Catalina Marchant de Abreu, and Europe's deadly Omega heatwave as temperatures soar to 44°C, with correspondent Anelise Borges. Plus, Chief Market Strategist at Equiti Group Nour Eldeen Al-Hammoury explains why oil prices have eased despite renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. #StraitOfHormuz #Iran #Trump #MarcoRubio #MiddleEast #OilPrices #Shipping #MaritimeSecurity #Venezuela #Earthquake #Caracas #Heatwave #Europe #France #Markets #Gold #WorldCup #AlArabiyaNews #WNews #BreakingNews

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