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August 5, 2026

5 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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World Cup integrity questioned by European rights body

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

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

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

Lebanese and Israeli negotiators meet in Rome to discuss ceasefire

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

How India's Gen Z movement of 'Cockroaches' dented Modi's political image

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

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

Uruguay and Argentina Ratify EU Trade Pact

US stocks hit records as profits keep piling up

EU Ready to Implement Mercosur Trade Deal

Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle

EU lawmakers vote to hold up Mercosur trade agreement

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

EU and South American Nations Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement

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

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

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

Farmers Drive Tractors Through Paris and Block Highways

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

FBI agents fired over Trump investigation get backing in lawsuit

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

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

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

Funeral honors Ukrainian student killed as she helped victims

Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia

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

EU supports South America trade deal

35 Sudanese Killed after drone strikes Darfur civil court

Mexico, Chile and Uruguay halt poultry imports from Brazil

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Latin America's leftist leaders remember 'Pepe' Mujica

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

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

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

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