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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Afghanistan's child deaths are rising as food distributions face cuts

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

Russia blames Ukraine for deadly Italian restaurant bombing in Moscow

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Firefighters in central Italy battle wildfires with planes and helicopters

Lebanese and Israeli negotiators meet in Rome to discuss ceasefire

Italian Navy boards a tanker linked to Russian shadow fleet

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Rockfall as earthquake hits volcanic area near Naples, Italy

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

A giddy Patti Smith meets fellow Chicago legend, Pope Leo XIV

US stocks hit records as profits keep piling up

The Mediterranean's warming waters are drawing hundreds of invasive species

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

Italy's highest court strengthens citizenship claims by descendants

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

Italian Prime Minister visits high speed rail site where clashes took place

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The challenges of operating a cable car on Europe's most active volcano

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

A generational divide reshapes Italy's nuclear debate

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Restorers piece together banquet hall vault in Pompeii

FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get backing in lawsuit

Oasis, George Clooney among celebrities at Venice Film Festival

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

Pompeii archaeologists reconstruct frescoed ceiling of a banquet hall, with more fragments to come

Funeral honors Ukrainian student killed as she helped victims

Italian border police celebrate seizure of massive haul of high-purity cocaine

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

Conflicts and energy shocks threaten progress against global hunger

35 Sudanese Killed after drone strikes Darfur civil court

Italy's historic 'people's theatres' hope for UNESCO World Heritage status

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Spain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time

Wallabies beat Italy 57-10 to end a 6-test skid

Trump's envoy faces protests in Venice on latest stop of super yacht tour

How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon

The ex-CEO of Italian highway operator convicted in deadly 2018 bridge collapse

Italian region defies US pressure to end Cuban doctor program

Prince William joins wife Kate in star-studded Royal Box for Wimbledon final

France storm back with 30 straight points to beat Australia 42-26

An Italian region defies US pressure to end a Cuban doctors program

Rome prepares for heatwaves by helping elderly people who live alone

George Clooney to get lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival

Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on plane

Pope begins his summer break after decisive flexing of muscle

Pope marks July 4 by praying for migrants who died seeking freedom

Venice mayor proposes dynamic pricing for day-trippers with 50-euro ceiling

Pope urges US to recommit to founding ideas of protecting life, human dignity