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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US extradition of Guyana's opposition leader can resume

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

Guyana appoints experts with investigating ferry capsizing that killed dozens

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Guyana says capsized ferry had 179 people aboard

Lebanese and Israeli negotiators meet in Rome to discuss ceasefire

Guyana launches criminal probe after ferry capsizes

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A ferry carrying 133 people capsizes off Guyana's coast

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

Guyanese soldier wounded in border gunfight with armed men in Venezuela

US stocks hit records as profits keep piling up

Former head of Iowa school district sentenced to 2 years

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

US turns to Guyana's bauxite in latest push for Latin America's resources

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

Venezuela's leader to defend her country's claim over mineral-rich Guyana

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Guyana and Venezuela return to UN court to settle historic border dispute

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

A pin worn by Venezuela's Rodríguez on state visits riles Guyana

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A blow to Caribbean democracy as Stabroek News and Newsday papers fold

FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get backing in lawsuit

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels

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

Exxon Mobil reports strong quarterly profit on solid production

Funeral honors Ukrainian student killed as she helped victims

Guyanese businessman facing US extradition elected opposition leader

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

Former Iowa superintendent pleads guilty to falsely claiming he was a US citizen

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US indictment won't block billionaire politician from Guyana's parliament

Guyana's president to be sworn in for a second term

Guyana's president poised to have a second term

Guyana holds general election as candidates vie for control

Guyana cracks down on gold smuggled from Venezuela

China's government bristles at growing ties between the US and oil-rich Guyana

Rubio visits Guyana as part of his Caribbean tour to promote energy independence and curb migration

Guyana's president denounces Venezuelan incursion in offshore oil field operated by ExxonMobil

Prince Harry and Matt Damon set to address this year's Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting

Trump revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to US in spat with Lula

As Colombia prepares for inauguration, outgoing leader doubles down on fraud claims

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

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

Plane carrying European tourists crashes in Peru, killing 13

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

Colombia's deforestation rises slightly as Amazon forest loss holds steady