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Today in History - Major Events on This Day

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

August 2, 2026

2 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Ukraine still fortifying border with Belarus after Russia invasion

Palestinians hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israel won't withdraw

Kazakhstan's top court rules that President Tokayev can seek another term

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

Belarus convicts a journalist and sentences him to 3.5 years in prison

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Belarus pardons 28 political prisoners to ease ties with the West

Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty

Zelenskyy says Russia is shifting air defenses to Moscow after drone strikes

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Concerns mount that Belarus could be a launchpad for a new Russian offensive in Ukraine

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Leaders keep eye on Belarus for signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

Ukrainians fear bill could declare missing soldiers dead

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran. Tensions from Hormuz to Kuwait.

Russia holds nuclear drills on land, sea and air, joined by its ally Belarus

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Residents in Lithuania's capital told to shelter after drone alarm

Britain's Burnham shifts power from London to Manchester with Number 10 North

Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces

Trump wanted interest rate cuts to be 'Rocket Fuel' for the economy

Belarus launches joint drills with Russia to practice nuclear weapons use

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Belarus authoritarian leader welcomes US evangelist Franklin Graham

Trump stands to profit off US policy announcements by selling fast access

Drone kills 2 in Kherson minibus strike, as Russia claims front-line progress

3 people killed, at least 21 wounded in Moscow restaurant bombing

Belarus frees prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut in 10-person prisoner swap

Venezuelans watch a new round of talks between the government and opposition

Afghan migrants in Poland fear forced deportations

Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones, killing 9

Belarus detains 50 at architectural firm in escalating crackdown

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

North Korea and Belarus leaders sign a friendship treaty

Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm

US eases Belarus sanctions as Trump says he'll help US farmers

Iceland seizes Paul Watson Foundation's anti-whaling ship and detains crew

Trump envoy credits colorful rhetoric in helping bond with Belarus leader

Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after quake

Belarusian President arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Belarus releases 250 political prisoners in deal with US to lift sanctions

Belarus opposition figure picks up prize she was awarded while in prison

Belarus journalist convicted of treason and sentenced to 9 years

Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with US

2 journalists in Belarus imprisoned as part of a crackdown on free speech

Belarusian politician Mikola Statkevich released from prison after stroke

Body found on Cyprus beach identified as missing Russian businessman

Balloons from Belarus cross into Polish airspace for a third night

Trump's Board of Peace leaders trying to figure out how it'll work