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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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World Cup integrity questioned by European rights body

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

Some of the most dedicated World Cup fans skipping this year's tournament

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

Brazil sees the Mercosur-EU deal as relief in a turbulent world

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

EU says Mercosur free trade deal will start May 1, linking 700 million people

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

EU will 'provisionally implement' trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

Uruguay and Argentina Ratify EU Trade Pact

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

EU Ready to Implement Mercosur Trade Deal

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

EU lawmakers vote to hold up Mercosur trade agreement

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

EU and South American Nations Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement

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

Italy Gives Key Support to EU Trade Deal With South American Nations

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

Farmers Drive Tractors Through Paris and Block Highways

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

Brazil's Lula hopes EU-Mercosur trade deal will be signed in January

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Italy may not support EU-Mercosur free trade deal without changes

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

Farmers threaten EU's free-trade deal with South America

3 people killed, at least 21 wounded in Moscow restaurant bombing

Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia

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

EU supports South America trade deal

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

Mexico, Chile and Uruguay halt poultry imports from Brazil

Heat wave to bring record-breaking temps to Western US

Latin America's leftist leaders remember 'Pepe' Mujica

Reaction in Gaza as Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm

China allows visa-free entry for 5 Latin American nations

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

Uruguay's new leftist president takes office, facing a financial balancing act

Japan ends rescue operation at a mall that collapsed after quake

Uruguay's president-elect won't live in 3-story presidential palace, like José Mujica

Uruguay's iconic ex-President Jose Mujica says his cancer has spread and that he's dying

EU chief in Uruguay for final talks on a huge trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc

Uruguay's leftist opposition candidate Yamandú Orsi becomes country's new president

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa says players deserve apology, not sanctions after Copa America fight

Uruguay players defend decision to enter crowd to protect families amid Copa America brawl

Colombia beats Uruguay 1-0 and will face Lionel Messi and Argentina in Copa America final

Uruguay beats Brazil 4-2 on penalties after scoreless draw, advances to Copa America semifinals

US eliminated from Copa America with 1-0 loss to Uruguay, increasing pressure to fire Berhalter

A look at the teams in the Copa America