Today in History – Major Events on This Day

August 3, 2026

3 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch provocation against NATO

Trump orders halt to Iran strikes after deal to end Iran war

Europe faces a Ukrainian drone problem as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports

Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse

A NATO fighter jet shoots down a Ukrainian drone over Estonia

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

The Eurovision final lineup is confirmed after 5 more countries are sent packing

Iran's leaders show united front over the war but are divided over goal

Latvian prime minister resigns over stray Ukrainian drones

Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to poll

In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Latvia says 2 people set fire to a train and rail equipment for Russia

Gulf leaders' input weighed heavily in decision to hold off striking Iran

Prominent Russian scholar of North Korea expelled from Latvia

Trump frequently announces he's halting strikes in Iran. But they keep happening

Poland to investigate Epstein files for potential Polish victims

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

Latvian arrested for collecting information for Russia's intelligence

Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

Latvian Parliament votes to withdraw from domestic violence treaty

Blanche rescinds fund for Trump supporters after threat to block his AG bid

New road linking Baltic states to Poland opens

Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers

Latvian women protest against domestic violence

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UK, Lithuania and Latvia detain people for spying for Russia

Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off

Baltic Countries puzzled by US plans to cut defense funding

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

Jude Law debuts portrays Vladimir Putin in 'The Wizard of the Kremlin'

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'Lost tourists' in Latvia forest might be Russian spies

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

Poland and Baltic nations welcome Macron's nuclear deterrent proposal

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best opening ever with $355 million

3 Baltic states disconnect from the Soviet-era grid to merge with the European energy system

Baltic nations count final hours to ending electricity ties to Russia

Norway releases a ship initially suspected of involvement in damage to a Baltic Sea cable

NATO is deploying eyes in the sky and on the Baltic Sea to protect vital cables. Here's why and how

Latvia seeks cooperation from Baltic Sea allies in finding cause of undersea data cable rupture

Officials say a troubled and delayed Baltic high-speed rail project still set for completion by 2030