Today in History – Major Events on This Day

August 3, 2026

3 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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World Cup integrity questioned by European rights body

Trump orders halt to Iran strikes after deal to end Iran war

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

Ukrainian drones kill 5 in Russia and set fire to Wildberries warehouse

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

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

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

Iran's leaders show united front over the war but are divided over goal

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

Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to poll

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

Gulf leaders' input weighed heavily in decision to hold off striking Iran

EU lawmakers vote to hold up Mercosur trade agreement

Trump frequently announces he's halting strikes in Iran. But they keep happening

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

Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

Farmers Drive Tractors Through Paris and Block Highways

Blanche rescinds fund for Trump supporters after threat to block his AG bid

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

Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers

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

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

Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off

Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia

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

EU supports South America trade deal

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Mexico, Chile and Uruguay halt poultry imports from Brazil

Dry summers put Dutch dikes at risk and threaten German river trade

Latin America's leftist leaders remember 'Pepe' Mujica

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' nets second best opening ever with $355 million

China allows visa-free entry for 5 Latin American nations

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

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