Today in History - Major Events on This Day - 11 August

11 August 2026

11 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day - 11 August

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Trump attacks Supreme Court after mail voting setback

NATO fighter jet shoots down drone over Lithuania

Iran Says US Military Damage Is Only 'Tip of the Iceberg'

Saudi oil pipeline expected to resume as Yemen conflict intensifies

US Speaker Rejects AI Pause, Warns China Could Gain Edge

Wall Street falls as oil surges and Treasury yields top 5%

FBI Director Defends Prostitution or Bestiality Hiring Rules

Nvidia boss calls for AI industry self-regulation

Editorials from The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Guardian and others

Blanche questions timing of AI safety debate ahead of midterms

US Treasury chief defends Trump economic strategy

Republican lawmaker seeks impeachment vote against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

'Widow's Bay' dominates Emmy Awards with record haul

Kennedy Center closes amid financial crisis and Trump name dispute

Beijing Hosts Iran Talks Amid Rising US-China Tensions

Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and Robert Kraft caught in concert dispute

Russia Prepares for First Duma Election Since Ukraine Invasion

US Acknowledges Weapons Operating in Space

Kosovo Awaits Verdict in Hashim Thaci War Crimes Trial

DRC-Rwanda Geneva Talks Seek Path Out of Eastern Congo Conflict

India Beat Afghanistan by Seven Wickets to Seal T20 Series

Leeds United defeat Newcastle 4-1 to climb to third

Nairobi to Host World Athletics Championships in 2029

Eto'o Could Face Probe Over Alleged Russia Payment

US Vice-President Urges Smart AI Regulation While Keeping US Ahead

Trump attacks Anthropic chief over AI safety warning

Houthis Claim 'Direct Hits' on Saudi Airbase After Yemen Strikes

China Calls for Cooperation as AI Rivalry Intensifies

Netanyahu says Israel will continue destroying infrastructure in Lebanon

Trump Seeking Compensation From Countries That Didn't Assist US

US Supreme Court blocks Postal Service mail ballot rule

EU moves to strengthen Arctic strategy as competition intensifies

NATO Pledges More Support for Ukraine as Russian Strikes Near Polish Border

Carney pitches Canada as global investment destination amid US trade war

Saudi Oil Pipeline Attack Raises Fresh Global Supply Concerns

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland leaders unite behind self-determination

Zelenskyy Calls for Swift Removal of Ukraine Prosecutor-General

Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Could Reach Trump Within Days

US Kennedy Center Faces Bankruptcy Amid Financial Crisis

Swedish Election Remains Too Close To Call As Left Bloc Holds Narrow Lead

One Dead, 25 Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Greece

Wall Street Falls as AI Concerns Hit Chip Stocks

Sudan Aid Network Faces Collapse as Funding Dries Up

VAR controversy deepens after Haaland goal in Manchester derby

Lamine Yamal backs himself for Ballon d'Or

Pakistan hit with 11-point Test Championship deduction

North Korea thrash Bangladesh 10-0 in Asian Games women's football

Manchester derby VAR officials stood down from weekend Premier League games

South Korean Officials Slam Asian Games Accommodation

Heavy Fighting Erupts in Yemen as Houthis Launch New Offensive