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Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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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US-Iran conflict enters new phase as Saudi Arabia helps hit proxies

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

Fringe Israeli settler group is sneaking into Syria to try to claim land

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

Lebanese lawyers file complaint against banker who met with Netanyahu

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Cyprus' ethnic split must be resolved to stabilize region

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

Iraq's balancing act getting harder as US and Iran war widens

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Dozens protest in Tel Aviv against settler violence in West Bank

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

US and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

Blasts seen in across Gaza as Israeli strikes continue in Gaza Strip

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

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US thwarted Iranian missile attack that ended a brief pause in fighting

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

Recent fighting with Iran further draws down key US air defense stockpiles

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

Senate takes first steps on Russian sanctions after meeting Zelenskyy

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This Lebanese couple is returning to shattered home under US-brokered deal

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

F1 finale could shift to Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi races affected by war

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

Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism

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

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged for now despite high prices

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

Man convicted over 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm

Iran executes 2 men accused of killing police during January protests

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

Iraq's new PM visits Turkey for talks on pipeline and security

Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after quake

Trump and Netanyahu meet for first time since launching Iran war

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West Bank Palestinians keep watch at night as settler violence grows

Drivers endure overnight gas lines as fuel shortage grips Iraq

Views of daily life in Tehran, as Iran, US get back to negotiations

UN chief makes rare Cyprus visit to help ease decades-old ethnic division

Will tough talk be enough? Fed Chair faces pressure to combat inflation

Confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher

Lindsey Graham Eulogized as an 'American Original' with world leaders

Zelenskyy has a 'good meeting' with Trump as he seeks more cooperation

Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drones rattle region

IFRC chief visits war-torn south Lebanon, as residents escorted back to 'pilot' zones