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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84,000 French evacuees go home, as blazes flare across Europe

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

Heat warnings return to Germany, as water sprinklers cool off residents in Cologne

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

Suspect in deadly Berlin Pride attack is killed in confrontation with police

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Van drives into Berlin's LGBTQ+ event, one killed

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

Small plane crashes into a home in Germany, leaving 1 dead

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Berlin's first drag march brings protest, pride and flamboyant celebration

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

German leader Merz reshuffles top posts to counter far-right advance

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

Russia gingerly cuts rates, caught between business complaints and inflation

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

Europe's central bank holds rates steady amid swings in oil prices

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

Descendant of Nazi opponent tries to remove far-right party's wreath

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

German railway to ban consuming alcohol at all its stations

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

Suspect in German shooting that killed 6 found dead in prison cell

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D-Day landing beaches bid for UNESCO World Heritage status

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

Germany and France initiate nuclear cooperation to seek greater independence

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

China's Xpeng debuts flying car in Germany

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

Colourful murals are taking over the streets of Oslo.

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

EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaign

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

Volkswagen CEO looks to avoid plant closures as automaker moves to cut costs

Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm

Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge

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

Woman freed after 11-hour hostage situation in Berlin supermarket

Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after quake

Passengers pull back man partly sucked out of broken window

Sales plunge as Volkswagenr lays out plan to slash number of brands

Germany agrees deal to buy long-range US Tomahawk missiles, Merz says

Chinese men in Germany used Telegram to share rape videos and drugging tips

Members of sexual predator network tried to hide their crimes with code words

Canada selects Germany's ThyssenKrupp to build submarine fleet

Indonesians fight a German cement giant over a mine and factory project

Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters clash

International barrel organ festival brings music and nostalgia to Berlin

Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted tycoon