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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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EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up

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

Intern arrested on suspicion of spying inside NATO military headquarters

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

EU finds TikTok violates digital rule book by failing to protect minors

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix for a big F1 title boost after George Russell out

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

World Cup integrity questioned by European rights body

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Kimi Antonelli beats Red Bull's team effort to qualify on pole for F1's Belgian Grand Prix

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F1 champion Lando Norris hit with 10-place grid penalty for Belgian GP

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

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

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EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

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

EU rallies $1 billion in pledges for Gaza's recovery

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EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaign

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FIFA has 1,200 tickets on sale for World Cup final at $7,380

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

France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals

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

EU lawmakers call for probe of FIFA boss over US-Belgium match

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

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions

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

FIFA lifts Folarin Balogun's red card suspension at World Cup

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

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Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm

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

FIFA's Infantino says he told Trump the Balogun case would be decided independently

Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after quake

Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump lavish ring

NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment

Top EU court dismisses Google appeal of $4.5 billion antitrust fine

EU moves to prolong protection for Ukrainians

Japanese royal family visits Belgian royal family at the Castle of Laeken

Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations

EU leaders squabble over outreach to Moscow as Ukraine war rages

Pentagon chief's review appears out of step with what NATO allies are already doing

European Union seeks to reopen communication channel with Russia

Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe