Climate

Americas

Furnace Creek Hits 46.7C as Global Weather Extremes Intensify

Furnace Creek in California reached 46.7C, the highest temperature in the US this year, as extreme weather events spanned Honduras, Indonesia, and Siberia, according to The Guardian.

WH News May 15, 2026

Asia Pacific

India’s Adanis Agree to Settle $18m US Fraud Case

India's Adani Group has agreed to pay $18 million to settle a civil fraud case in the US, according to the BBC.

WH News May 15, 2026

Unternehmen

Honda meldet ersten Verlust seit 70 Jahren

Honda meldet ersten Verlust seit 70 Jahren: 403,3 Mrd. Yen (2,6 Mrd. Dollar) Nettoverlust im Geschäftsjahr bis März.

WH News May 14, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Warning Record Global Temperatures as El Niño Risk Grows

New forecasts warn of record global temperatures as the chance of a very strong El Niño event increases, according to the BBC.

WH News May 14, 2026

Americas

Brazil’s Atlantic Forest Deforestation Hits 40-Year Low

Brazil’s Atlantic forest recorded its lowest deforestation in 40 years in 2025, according to a new report.

WH News May 14, 2026

American Football

Detroit Lions Head to Buffalo in 2026 NFL Season Opener

The Detroit Lions are set to face the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season, marking the first game at the Bills’ new stadium, according to multiple sources.

WH News May 12, 2026

Policy & Law

Seabird Eggs Show 74% Drop in Forever Chemicals

A sharp drop in dangerous Pfas compounds in Canadian seabird eggs has been hailed as a win for regulation, according to a new study.

WH News May 11, 2026

Boxing & MMA

UFC 328: Strickland wins title, Chimaev suffers first loss

Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev via split decision at UFC 328 to reclaim the middleweight title, marking his second reign in the division. The fight ended with scorecards of 48-47, 47-48, and 48-47.

WH News May 10, 2026

Public Health

Argentina in spotlight over hantavirus as authorities retrace footsteps of ship’s passengers

Argentina is under global scrutiny following the deaths of three passengers from hantavirus on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius. The virus, which has seen a recent uptick in cases, is being investigated by the World Health Organization.

WH News May 10, 2026

Conservation

Sir David Attenborough Turns 100: A Legacy of Conservation

Sir David Attenborough marks his 100th birthday, celebrated by global figures and a special concert in London. His 70-year career has made him a global voice for conservation.

WH News May 9, 2026

Leaders

David Attenborough Turns 100: Celebrating a Century on Earth

Sir David Attenborough turns 100 years old this year, marking a century of contributions to natural history and environmental awareness, according to The Guardian.

WH News May 9, 2026

Space

Up to 2cm a month: Nasa keeps track as Mexico City sinks into the ground

Mexico City is subsiding at an alarming rate of up to 2cm a month, according to data gathered by Nasa's Nisar satellite. The technology is helping scientists track the phenomenon in real time.

WH News May 7, 2026

Public Health

Argentina Hantavirus Outbreak Spreads as Cruise Ship Passengers Return Home

Argentina is urgently investigating the origins of a hantavirus outbreak linked to an Atlantic cruise ship, with reports that some passengers have returned to the United States, according to The Guardian.

WH News May 7, 2026

Discovery

Massive Alaska Megatsunami Was Second Largest Ever Recorded

A massive 'megatsunami' in Alaska reached nearly 500 meters in height, making it the second largest ever recorded, according to a scientific analysis.

WH News May 6, 2026

Natur

Staaten sollen Öl-Gewinne besteuern – 2,7 Billionen Dollar 2023

Die gestiegenen Energiepreise haben fossilen Unternehmen 2023 Milliarden eingebracht. Ein Bericht fordert, diese Gewinne zu besteuern und für die Kriseinzahlung zu nutzen.

WH News May 5, 2026