World · Important news for 2 September 2026
Russia launches over 2,800 jet-propelled drones at Ukraine in August amid tactic shift
China dissents from G20 statement on cheap exports as U.S. threatens Iran sanctions
Hakainde Hichilema sworn in as Zambia's president
Incumbent Hakainde Hichilema was inaugurated as Zambia's president following a disputed election, with his main rival jailed and courts shuttered.
- Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in as Zambia's president.
- The main political rival was jailed and courts shuttered.
Ukraine air force reports fivefold increase in high-speed Shahed drone attacks
Russia strikes Kyiv for sixth consecutive day as EU discusses hybrid threats
US naval blockade paralyses trade and daily life in Iran, citizens say
Guinea-Bissau referendum approves expansion of presidential powers
Countries legally obliged to consider slavery reparations, UN committee says
India rejects Hague court order to restore Indus waters pact with Pakistan
EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance concerns
Global finance ministers gather for G-20 summit in North Carolina
Nepal families post photos of missing relatives after deadly floods
Burnham blames Brexit and Thatcher for ‘wrong turns’ in first Commons speech as PM
Congo Ebola Caseload Tops 6,000 as Outbreak Continues
France targets Shein and Temu with proposed fast fashion fees
Norway's New King Takes Oath Following Father's Death
Russia targets Ukraine’s rail network as war enters deadly new phase
Cuba begins school year with 1.4 million students amid severe fuel and teacher shortages
Wheat prices soar as Russia and Ukraine step up attacks on grain terminals
International tribunal rules India must uphold Pakistan water treaty
France and Sweden strengthen defence and strategic partnership
NHS in England introduces free high-street cholesterol tests
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