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Today in History – Major Events on This Day

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

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

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

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Belarus pardons 28 political prisoners to ease ties with the West

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

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Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off

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

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

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

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Afghan migrants in Poland fear forced deportations

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

Belarus detains 50 at architectural firm in escalating crackdown

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

North Korea and Belarus leaders sign a friendship treaty

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

Trump envoy credits colorful rhetoric in helping bond with Belarus leader

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

DeepSeek's AI gains traction in developing nations

Russia's Nuclear-Capable Oreshnik Missiles Have Entered Active Service

Prisoners freed by Belarus say their passports are taken away