Today in History - Major Events on This Day

August 5, 2026

5 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

Iran and Oman make progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

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

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

Lebanese and Israeli negotiators meet in Rome to discuss ceasefire

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

How India's Gen Z movement of 'Cockroaches' dented Modi's political image

Pope Leo XIV challenges Angola's leaders

Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks with 5 killed in each country

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

US stocks hit records as profits keep piling up

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

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

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

Trump's arch could harm the integrity of Washington's historical sites

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

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US names major sporting events exempt from Trump visa ban

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Trump expands travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries

FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get backing in lawsuit

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

Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as fastest-growing outbreak surges

UNESCO designates 26 new biosphere reserves

Funeral honors Ukrainian student killed as she helped victims

1,200 Arrested in Interpol Cybercrime Crackdown in Africa

Trump is making a rare Western trip to to raise cash for Republicans

Fuel price protests in Angola this week left 22 dead

35 Sudanese Killed after drone strikes Darfur civil court

Prince Harry walks throug land mine field in Angola

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Prince Harry in Angola with land mine clearing charity

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