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August 3, 2026

3 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Hourslong waits at Croatia-Serbia border test travelers' resolve in sweltering heat

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

Croatia and Ghana soccer fans celebrate together as teams advance

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

A month-old pony moves to a 4th-floor apartment in Croatia

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Small plane crash in Croatia leaves 4 people dead

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

UN tribunals for Yugoslavia and Rwanda atrocities comes to an end

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

Croatia, Bosnia sign pipeline deal to reduce dependency on Russia

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Croatian fishermen feel the strain after Iran war ramps up fuel prices

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

Snow and stormy winds close schools and roads in some Balkan countries

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

Croatian man sentenced to 50 years for killing 7-year-old student

Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

Thousands protest far-right surge in Croatia

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Croatians commemorate the siege of Vukovar

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

Croatia reintroduces military conscription

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Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off

They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words

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

They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words

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Storms and fires hit Balkan countries

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

Croatian right-wing singer Marko Perkovic performs pro-Nazi salute

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

18th-century sunken boat discovered in Croatia

Croatia commemorates victims of WWII concentration camp

Croatia protests Serbia's expulsions of its citizens

Croatia's President Milanović overwhelming favorite to win reelection in a runoff vote

Croatia holds a presidential election with the incumbent NATO and EU critic considered favorite

Croatia's outspoken president is seeking reelection. He faces several contenders in Sunday's vote

Croatian police say a 7-year-old girl died and 6 people were wounded in a knife attack in a school

Croatia star Luka Modric becomes the oldest goal-scorer at a European Championship

Zaccagni scores in injury time for Italy to advance at Euro 2024 with draw against Croatia

Yamal, 16, leads Spain's new generation to 3-0 win over Croatia at Euro 2024