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August 5, 2026

5 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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

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

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

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

Lebanese and Israeli negotiators meet in Rome to discuss ceasefire

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

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Plane carrying European tourists crashes in Peru, killing 13

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

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

US stocks hit records as profits keep piling up

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

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

A World Cup banner makes the Falkland Islands a cultural obsession

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

Discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon

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Argentina to bar or deport foreigners over hateful remarks about the country

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

US extradition of Guyana's opposition leader can resume

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Keiko Fujimori to be inaugurated as Peru's president following election victory

FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get backing in lawsuit

IMF chief says Argentina better under Milei to meet debt obligations

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

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Funeral honors Ukrainian student killed as she helped victims

Brazil recalls ambassador after Argentina's President's insults

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

Brazil's government denies visas to US officials over upcoming elections

35 Sudanese Killed after drone strikes Darfur civil court

Keiko Fujimori's party wins Senate presidency in Peru

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Guyana appoints experts with investigating ferry capsizing that killed dozens

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro secures presidential bid despite challenges

Brazil uses forensic science to tackle illegal mining in Amazon

June 1 trial for Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in US drug trafficking case

Venezuela confirms 3 people have died of hantavirus infections, with 2 more deaths suspected

Colombia's Petro calls on supporters to defend economic reforms

Guyana says capsized ferry had 179 people aboard

Weeklong rainstorms in Chile blamed on El Nino kill at least 10

Guyana launches criminal probe after ferry capsizes

Rescuers search rubble after earthquake hits Peru and kills at least 6

Messi can conjure no more magic as crown passes from Argentina to Spain

Argentina's Paredes pushes Gavi to ground, overshadowing Spain's celebrations

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

Shakira, Madonna and many Muppets take the World Cup stage

A ferry carrying 133 people capsizes off Guyana's coast

World Cup integrity questioned by European rights body