Today in History – Major Events on This Day

August 3, 2026

3 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Pope Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis on anniversary of his death

Trump orders halt to Iran strikes after deal to end Iran war

Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?

Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse

Pope prays at Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Pope Leo XIV says 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump

Iran's leaders show united front over the war but are divided over goal

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders

Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to poll

A country-by-country glance at Pope Leo XIV's trip to Africa

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church

Gulf leaders' input weighed heavily in decision to hold off striking Iran

Pope's upcoming Africa odyssey takes him to a mosque and a prison

Trump frequently announces he's halting strikes in Iran. But they keep happening

Pope Leo will visit 4 African countries as part of his 2026 travel plan

Editorials from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and others

What we can learn from lovebirds, the rare birds that mate for life

Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

US names major sporting events exempt from Trump visa ban

Blanche rescinds fund for Trump supporters after threat to block his AG bid

Trump expands travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries

Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers

Trump is fighting the Institute of Peace in court. Now, his name is on the building

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UNESCO designates 26 new biosphere reserves

Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off

1,200 Arrested in Interpol Cybercrime Crackdown in Africa

Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid as concerns rise over foreign interference

Fuel price protests in Angola this week left 22 dead

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Prince Harry walks throug land mine field in Angola

Dry summers put Dutch dikes at risk and threaten German river trade

Prince Harry in Angola with land mine clearing charity

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best opening ever with $355 million

Overthrown Gabon President arrives in Angola

Congo government and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on March 18, mediator Angola says

Angola to act as mediator in peace talks between Congo and M23 rebels

In Angola, Biden plans to tout US investments and visit a slavery museum

Before exiting, Biden heads to Africa to highlight his own counter to China. Will Trump take it up?

East African summit urges peace in eastern Congo but its leader skips talks

Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave