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August 6, 2026

6 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Chad announces intent to withdraw from the International Criminal Court

Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17

Doctors Without Borders report found cases of abuse

Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week

Clashes over water access kill at least 42 people in Chad

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

Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay

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

Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

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

US stocks hold near records on hopes of Iran agreement

Trump expands travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries

Judge criticizes Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

Sudanese paramilitary drone attack kills 50, including 33 children

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

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

Australian airline Jetstar charges passengers to use overhead lockers

Chad's opposition leader accuses govt of crackdown on dissent

Trump says 'we may have to' send oil prices higher during speech

UNHCR official warns that the 1951 refugee convention is under threat

China announces countermeasures against Washington, including drone exports

Chad's opposition leader sentenced to 20 years in prison

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Former Chad prime minister Masra 'abducted'

People evacuate after Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Erupts

France hands over last military base in Chad

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

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Attack on Chad's presidential palace leaves 19 dead

US military families face deportation as immigration protections end

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

Child malnutrition is at critical level, cuts in funding will halt food aid in Afghanistan

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

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

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

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

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

35 Sudanese Killed after drone strikes Darfur civil court

Spanish PM Sanchez fends off blistering criticism within the EU over Ceuta crisis

The plight of 1,000 minor migrants still in Spain's Ceuta

Trump administration will close 5 smaller US consulates in Africa, Asia

Runaway online rumors sparked frantic rush by migrants to Ceuta

Ghana backs tough cocoa farm protections, with up to 20 years in prison

Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafström distance themselves from Infantino

Hundreds of migrant children are stranded in Spain's Ceuta after mass crossing