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August 5, 2026

5 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Strong El Nino will add fuel to 'a planet already on fire'

Iran and Oman make progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism

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ICC chief prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations

Lebanese and Israeli negotiators meet in Rome to discuss ceasefire

New malaria vaccine helps in Africa but faces a test

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Pope Leo XIV says 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump

Russia and Ukraine trade drone attacks with 5 killed in each country

Pope blasts 'tyrants' ravaging the planet during his visit to Cameroon

US stocks hit records as profits keep piling up

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Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

Pope doubles down on peace message as Trump's criticism continues

Trump's arch could harm the integrity of Washington's historical sites

Pope arrives in Cameroon as separatists announce 3-day pause

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Cameroon hopes the pope's visit brings healing after a decade of conflict

Musk likely to face tough questions during SpaceX's first earnings call

Separatists in Cameroon announce a 3-day pause in fighting for pope's visit

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Vatican visitors slam Trump over attacks on the US-born Pope

FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get backing in lawsuit

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Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as fastest-growing outbreak surges

Pope's Africa trip takes him to a source of growth for the church

Funeral honors Ukrainian student killed as she helped victims

Russia has confirmed 16 Cameroonian soldiers died in Ukraine

Trump is making a rare Western trip to to raise cash for Republicans

Cameroon lawmakers revive vice presidency, handing president sweeping control

35 Sudanese Killed after drone strikes Darfur civil court

Sweden releases sanctioned tanker due to lack of evidence it caused oil spill

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Congo votes that's expected to extend incumbent president's 42-year rule

Pope Leo will visit 4 African countries as part of his 2026 travel plan

US deported gay asylum-seeker to country where homosexuality is illegal

More third-country nationals have been deported by the US to Cameroon

US signs new health deals with 9 African countries

Cameroon's top opposition leader dies after weeks of detention

Cameroon opposition leader flees to Gambia

Rights groups claim 30 killed in Cameroon protests

Cameroon's 92-year-old president Paul Biya sworn in again

Parts of Cameroon deserted as opposition calls for a lockdown to protest election results

Africa's Latest Elections End With Crackdowns

Cameroon opposition leaders arrested as protests erupt over election results

Cameroon ruling party office torched after election fraud claims

Cameroon opposition claims win in presidential election

World's oldest president could extend his rule as Cameroon votes

The world's oldest president seeks an eighth term in Cameroon