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August 5, 2026

5 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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China test-launches a ballistic missile from submarine in the South Pacific

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

Australia and Fiji seal a new mutual defense pact to counter China

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30 passengers evacuate after cruise ship runs aground on a reef in Fiji

Lebanese and Israeli negotiators meet in Rome to discuss ceasefire

Unbeaten Fiji on track for third successive Olympic rugby sevens gold by reaching semis

How India's Gen Z movement of 'Cockroaches' dented Modi's political image

Closed court, no jury: a legal expert explains what's happening with Alan Jones' trial

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

Hanson announces One Nation Victorian leader, bans major media outlets

US stocks hit records as profits keep piling up

Yet another CFMEU royal commission won't solve much until we learn from the past

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero

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

Former Australian radio host Alan Jones on trial for sex charges

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Were the new‑look Commonwealth Games the way of the future?

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

Families are struggling to pay school fees - why are they choosing private schools?

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A reluctant Albanese is under pressure over telehealth for VAD

FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get backing in lawsuit

Australia's fuel discount is ending. What does this mean for petrol prices?

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

Can Australia's newest bank give the 'big four' some real competition?

Funeral honors Ukrainian student killed as she helped victims

Australia now faces a devastating bird flu outbreak in wildlife

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

For the first time, the census will ask your sexual orientation

35 Sudanese Killed after drone strikes Darfur civil court

From flushing our toilets to building new schools, why filling in your census matters

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Mobile lung screening for Australia's remote Aboriginal communities

More than 80% of kids still using social media despite ban

The Liberal Party's long resistance to reform has left it fighting for life

Australian jury convicts British entertainer Yung Filly of assault as he weeps

Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram

A 150-year-overdue book resurfaces in an Australian library

Man killed in landslide at Solomon Islands gold mine

Ben Carroll is the new Victorian premier. He has a long to‑do list.

'Big Build' corruption allegations brought down the Victorian premier

Rape case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury

Does regular exercise stop you getting sick in winter?

Starting a business with AI? There are legal risks you can't afford to ignore

Governments have a financial vested interest not to reform gambling laws

Special DemosAU poll has Labor well short of a parliamentary majority

The Victorian Labor government had many successes. But it has also had its failures

Victorian premier could lose her job just 4 months before state election