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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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UK police arrests dozens at protest supporting banned group Palestine Action

Marvel stars dazzle at 'Spider-Man' UK premiere

The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze

Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America

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

New UK leader Burnham vows to fix a 'broken' social care system

Zelenskyy and Britain's new leader discuss drones and missiles for Kyiv

Ukraine hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelenskyy's meeting

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

Water Outage at UK's Gatwick Airport Leaves Toilets Closed

Police boat crashes into London bridge, sending officers into the Thames

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

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty over bottle attack at London nightclub

London's mayor says falling crime shows the city is safe

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

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

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

Britain's new PM must reinvigorate a slow-growing economy

New UK Prime Minister Burnham chairs first meeting with cabinet ministers

Top Asia Pacific Breaking News: Latest Updates

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

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

Ex-UK politician Widdecombe was hit 21 times with a hammer

UK leader Burnham gathers his Cabinet after sweeping away Starmer supporters

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

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm

Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as UK prime minister

Starmer delivers final speech before leaving for Buckingham Palace to tender formal resignation

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

Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after quake

Londoners give thoughts on Andy Burnham becoming UK prime minister

Larry the cat to welcome another PM to Downing Street

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami

Starmer says his political journey is over at his last question session

Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

UK police say former politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in 'targeted attack'

UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens

Pomp and tradition in annual swan count on the river Thames

Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev to win Wimbledon again

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

UK police release man arrested over killing of Ann Widdecombe

Charles hosted Prince Harry as they try to repair a family rift

UK actor Micheal Ward acquitted by London jury of rape and sexual assault charges

Meet Count Binface: who wants to challenge Nigel Farage

What to know about Nigel Farage's dramatic resignation and political gambit

Queen Camilla visits Wimbledon and is joined by actor who played her husband