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Today in History - Major Events on This Day

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

2 August 2026

2 August 2026

Today in History - Major Events on This Day

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Rape case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury

Spearfisher killed in Australia's third fatal shark attack in 4 weeks

$16.7 Million Boost to Put More WA Police on the Frontline

Australian jury convicts British entertainer Yung Filly of assault as he weeps

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

WA launches Foster and Grand Carer Gold Card to ease cost-of-living pressures

$4.6 million to expand AI platform helping reduce teacher workload

Billions committed to keep WA economy leading the nation

Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram

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

Record $9.1 Billion Health Boost to Expand WA Hospital Capacity and Service

Wheatbelt to Benefit from Major Cost-of-Living and Infrastructure Funding

WA Expands Strategic Diesel Reserve to 20 Million Litres

A 150-year-overdue book resurfaces in an Australian library

Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Ningaloo Adventure Vouchers launched to boost Coral Coast recovery

13-year-old swims for hours to save family swept out to sea

Sons of Virginia Giuffre seek control of her estate

Ben Carroll is the new Victorian premier. He has a long to‑do list.

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

Australian police seize guns from sovereign citizens

Australia to overhaul telecommunications after Optus emergency call failure

WA Introduces 'Post and Boast' Laws

Starting a business with AI? There are legal risks you can't afford to ignore

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

University of Western Australia Hit by Major Data Breach

WA Businesses Reeling After Wrongful Facebook Ban

British tourist pleads guilty to killing a man while drunk driving an e-scooter

'Big Build' corruption allegations brought down the Victorian premier

US stocks rally to finish a wild July as Amazon soars

Tourist Found Alive After 12 days in Outback

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

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

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

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

Hundreds of thousands line Amsterdam canals for annual Pride boat parade

Eastern Washington fires burn 600 structures and evacuation of 5,000 homes

A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead

Wall Street week ahead: monthly jobs report, McDonald's and SpaceX earnings

Authorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case

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

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

Russian attack hits Kryvyi Rih area, killing family of ten

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim about Reflecting Pool

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability

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

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

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