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August 3, 2026

3 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

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

Intern arrested on suspicion of spying inside NATO military headquarters

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

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

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

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

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

World Cup integrity questioned by European rights body

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

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

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

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

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

It's 'Super Tuesday' for EU enlargement as 4 candidates move forward

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

6 Charred Bodies Found in Lift in Brussels

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

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

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

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

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

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

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

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France beats Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals

Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off

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

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

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

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

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

What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun

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

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

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

Sidelined Orbán meets with far-right allies in Brussels

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