Today in History - Major Events on This Day

August 5, 2026

5 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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

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

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

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

Lebanese and Israeli negotiators meet in Rome to discuss ceasefire

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

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

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

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

US stocks hit records as profits keep piling up

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

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

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

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

Russia gingerly cuts rates, caught between business complaints and inflation

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

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

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

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German railway to ban consuming alcohol at all its stations

FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get backing in lawsuit

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

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

D-Day landing beaches bid for UNESCO World Heritage status

Funeral honors Ukrainian student killed as she helped victims

Germany and France initiate nuclear cooperation to seek greater independence

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

China's Xpeng debuts flying car in Germany

35 Sudanese Killed after drone strikes Darfur civil court

Colourful murals are taking over the streets of Oslo.

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

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

Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge

Woman freed after 11-hour hostage situation in Berlin supermarket

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

Russia likely launched drones from shadow ships

German prosecutors charge a Ukrainian over Nord Stream pipeline explosions