Climate

Europe

Portugal Breaks Hottest May Record at 40.3C as Europe Endures Heatwave

Portugal has recorded a new hottest day in May with 40.3C in Mora, breaking its previous record of 40C set in 2001, as Europe continues to endure a sweltering heatwave, according to the BBC.

WH News May 28, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Ousted BP Chairman Hits Back at ‘Lies’ About His Behaviour

Albert Manifold, the ousted chairman of BP, has denied 'lies' surrounding his conduct after being removed from the role less than a year after his appointment, according to BBC.

WH News May 28, 2026

Markets

Malaria Cases in Zimbabwe Rise Amid Aid Cuts and Climate Change

Malaria cases in Zimbabwe have surged to 65,399 between January and April 2026, up from 36,000 during the same period in 2025, according to the country’s Ministry of Health. The increase comes after U.S. funding cuts disrupted key malaria control programs.

WH News May 28, 2026

US Politics

BP Removes Albert Manifold as Chair Over Governance Concerns

British Petroleum (BP) has removed Albert Manifold as chairman, effective immediately, citing serious concerns about governance and conduct. The decision comes eight months after his appointment.

WH News May 26, 2026

Asia Pacific

Europe’s Hottest Day Records Shattered in 2026

A record 46.6 degrees Celsius was recorded in Mora, Portugal, breaking the previous national June high, while England and India also saw historic temperatures, according to multiple reports.

WH News May 26, 2026

Europe

Paris Faces Wave of Child Abuse Cases in Schools

A school assistant will go on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of sexual mistreatment of young children in his care, according to BBC.

WH News May 26, 2026

Asia Pacific

Surveillance video shows moment of China coal mine blast

A gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China killed at least 82 people and left two missing, according to officials, with surveillance footage later showing the moment of the blast. The incident marks the worst mining disaster in China since 2009.

WH News May 25, 2026

Líderes

Papa León advierte sobre riesgos de IA en su primera encíclica

El Papa León XIV advierte sobre los riesgos de la inteligencia artificial en su primera encíclica, Magnifica Humanitas, según DIE ZEIT.

WH News May 25, 2026

Leaders

Pope Leo Warns of AI Risks in First Encyclical

Pope Leo XIV has issued a warning about the risks of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, calling for greater societal control of the technology. According to DIE ZEIT.

WH News May 25, 2026

Amerikas

Kuba dankt China für Reislieferung

Kuba hat China für eine Reislieferung gedankt, während die humanitäre Lage auf der Insel sich verschlechtert. Energiekrise und US-Sanktionen sorgen für weitreichende Stromausfälle.

WH News May 25, 2026

Asia Pacific

China coal mine explosion kills 82-90, rescue efforts ongoing

A gas explosion at a coal mine in central China's Shanxi Province has killed at least 82 people, with up to 90 fatalities reported by different sources, according to multiple state media outlets.

WH News May 23, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Italian Divers’ Bodies Found Without Proper Equipment, Says Rescuer

A rescuer involved in recovering the bodies of four Italian divers in the Maldives said their equipment was not optimal, according to a BBC report.

WH News May 23, 2026

Medizin

Hautkrebs: 26.500 Neuerkrankungen bis 2040

Die Zahl der Melanom-Fälle in Großbritannien wird bis 2040 auf 26.500 Neuerkrankungen pro Jahr steigen, wie eine Analyse von Cancer Research UK ergibt.

WH News May 22, 2026

Corporate

Xiamen-Zambia Symposium Spotlights Mining, Agriculture and Energy Cooperation

Zambian and Chinese officials convened on May 19, 2026, for a trade symposium aimed at enhancing economic ties under the Belt and Road initiative, according to the source.

WH News May 21, 2026

US Politics

Colombia Climate Crossroads: Trumpism Threatens Presidential Election

Colombia’s upcoming presidential election will determine whether the country continues as a climate leader or shifts toward extractive industries, according to The Guardian. US interference under Donald Trump is a major concern.

WH News May 21, 2026