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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India classed high risk for doping in track and field

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

Prince Harry sued by charity he set up in Africa

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

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

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ceuta grapples with aftermath of border surge after most migrants leave

Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

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

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

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Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off

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

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

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