Today in History – Major Events on This Day

August 6, 2026

6 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in his first Latin American trip as pontiff

Russian barrage in Ukraine's capital region kills 17

World Cup integrity questioned by European rights body

Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come this week

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

Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay

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

Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

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

US stocks hold near records on hopes of Iran agreement

Uruguay and Argentina Ratify EU Trade Pact

Judge criticizes Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case

EU Ready to Implement Mercosur Trade Deal

Why Russia's ballistic missiles are getting through Ukrainian defenses

EU lawmakers vote to hold up Mercosur trade agreement

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EU and South American Nations Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement

Australian airline Jetstar charges passengers to use overhead lockers

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

Trump says 'we may have to' send oil prices higher during speech

Farmers Drive Tractors Through Paris and Block Highways

China announces countermeasures against Washington, including drone exports

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

No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized

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

People evacuate after Guatemala's Fuego Volcano Erupts

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

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Uruguay passes a law allowing euthanasia

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EU supports South America trade deal

US military families face deportation as immigration protections end

Mexico, Chile and Uruguay halt poultry imports from Brazil

Child malnutrition is at critical level, cuts in funding will halt food aid in Afghanistan

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

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