World · Important news for 4 September 2026
Older adults outnumber youngest children globally for first time
Netanyahu says Israel is working to overthrow Iran's government
Canada to resume trade talks with U.S. only when Americans are ready, Carney says
UN expert warns of surging political repression in post-election Zambia
US energy firms sign multi-billion-dollar deals with Venezuela
US energy firms have signed multi-billion-dollar oil deals with Venezuela following an agreement granting the US control over a portion of Venezuelan oil reserves.
- US energy firms signed multi-billion-dollar deals with Venezuela on Wednesday.
- The agreement follows Venezuela granting the US control of a chunk of its oil reserves.
US rules out Iran talks until ship attacks stop as Iran vows response
Tunisia court upholds long prison sentences for opposition figures
Congo Ebola outbreak death toll surpasses 3,000
India rejects Hague court ruling on Indus Waters Treaty
UK environment secretary signals readiness to take Thames Water into public ownership
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block postal service voting restrictions ruling
US Imposes New Sanctions on Cuba as Country Announces Market Reforms
China's Carbon Emissions Fall Amid Iran War Sparking Decarbonisation Hopes
Guinea-Bissau faces debate following constitutional change expanding presidential powers
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