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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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Chad announces intent to withdraw from the International Criminal Court

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

Doctors Without Borders report found cases of abuse

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

Clashes over water access kill at least 42 people in Chad

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Chad will deploy 1,500 troops to Haiti to help combat gang violence

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

At least 17 dead in fighting on Sudan's border with Chad

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Chad closes its border with Sudan after fighters spilled into its territory

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Trump expands travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

Sudanese paramilitary drone attack kills 50, including 33 children

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

UN says curbing climate change would make world more peaceful and safer

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

Charity linked to Prince Harry loses mandate to manage wildlife reserves in Chad

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

Chad's opposition leader accuses govt of crackdown on dissent

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

UNHCR official warns that the 1951 refugee convention is under threat

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Chad's opposition leader sentenced to 20 years in prison

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

Former Chad prime minister Masra 'abducted'

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

France hands over last military base in Chad

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

Chad's ruling party wins majority in parliamentary election boycotted by main opposition

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

Attack on Chad's presidential palace leaves 19 dead

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

Senegal and Chad say ousting of French troops was their sovereign decision

Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm

Hundreds of people in Chad protest against the French military presence in the country

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

Chad swears in president after disputed election, ending years of military rule

Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after quake

US military defends Africa strategy in light of coups and a drift toward Russia

Chad's military leader is confirmed as election winner in the final tally despite opposition protest