This Week in History: From Brexit shock to a collision in space (opens original article in a new tab)

The article highlights significant historical events including the breakup of Yugoslavia, the UK's Brexit vote, Nelson Mandela's political actions, and a spacecraft collision in orbit.

• Nelson Mandela suspends negotiations with the South African government after a massacre in Boipatong township
• The breakup of Yugoslavia begins with Slovenia and Croatia seceding from the federation
• The UK votes to leave the European Union in a 52% to 48% referendum result
• The first spacecraft collision in orbit occurs when a Russian Progress cargo ship strikes the Mir space station