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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India classed high risk for doping in track and field

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

Prince Harry sued by charity he set up in Africa

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

US Expands List of Countries Who Must Pay $15,000 Bonds For Visas

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Botswana built its development on diamonds. Now it's crashing down

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

Chair of African charity Prince Harry co-founded says the royal orchestrated a bullying campaign

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Botswana, the country with the biggest diamonds, gets an improved 10-year deal with miner De Beers

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

A masked Noah Lyles accepts his bronze medal in the 200-meter final

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

Marian Robinson, the mother of Michelle Obama who lived in the White House, dies at 86

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

An Israel offensive into Lebanon risks an Iranian military response, top US military leader says

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

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

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

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

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

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

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm

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

Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after quake