Health

Asia Pacific

French Woman Allegedly Held Captive by Husband for 12 Years Rescued in Pakistan

A French woman was allegedly held captive by her husband for over a decade in Pakistan, according to police reports and local media.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Europe

Power outages hit France as record heatwave set to peak

Tens of thousands of homes in western France are without power as the country's record-breaking heatwave peaks, according to BBC.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Africa

France confirms first Ebola case

France has confirmed its first case of Ebola—a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the French health ministry.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Conflicts & Security

House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 1: Record IMDB Score, Brutal Battle, and Major Deaths

House of the Dragon's Season 3 premiere, 'Salt and Sea, Fire and Blood,' has set a new record with a 9.4/10 IMDB score, marking it as one of the most anticipated and action-packed episodes in the series. The episode features the Battle of the Gullet, a large-scale naval and aerial conflict with significant character deaths.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Africa

Kenya’s Play Puts Spotlight on Gender-Based Violence Crisis

A Nairobi play depicting abuse in an abusive marriage has highlighted Kenya's rising rates of gender-based violence, according to The Guardian.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Bondi Beach Shooting Hero Pleads Not Guilty to Father Assault

Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for tackling one of the shooters in the Bondi Beach attack that killed 15 people, has pleaded not guilty to allegedly assaulting his father. The case was heard in a Sydney court on Wednesday.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Africa

Ghana Holds Nervous England to 0-0 Draw in World Cup Clash

Ghanaians celebrated a 0-0 draw with England at the World Cup, marking a symbolic victory against their former colonial ruler, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Eight Sentenced to 450 Years in Prison for ICE Riot

Eight individuals linked to Antifa have been sentenced to a combined 450 years in prison for their roles in a riot outside an immigration detention center in Texas, according to the Department of Justice.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Markets

Sydney Woman Wakes After Week-Long Induced Coma Following Shark Attack

A Sydney woman attacked by a shark has briefly woken from an induced coma more than a week after the incident, her family announced. Leah Stewart, 34, was bitten on 13 June and has undergone multiple surgeries, including an arm amputation.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Elections

Mamdani-Backed Candidates Secure Clean Sweep in NY Primaries

Three candidates backed by New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani have won Democratic primary races in New York, according to projections by ABC News, marking a significant showing for progressive and socialist-aligned figures.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Americas

Messi Turns 39 as Argentina Marks His Birthday with Nationwide Tribute

Argentines are planning a nationwide tribute for Lionel Messi's 39th birthday on Wednesday, with a social media campaign encouraging citizens to sing 'Happy Birthday' at specific times. Meanwhile, Messi continues to shine on the field despite recent personal challenges.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Corporate

Clive Davis, 94, Dies — Inside Clive Davis Eye

Clive Davis, the legendary music executive credited with discovering and mentoring stars like Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, died at age 94 on June 22 in New York City, according to ABC7 New York.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Widow’s Bay: A Haunted Island with Real-Life Vibe

Filmed in Massachusetts, Apple TV's 'Widow’s Bay' blends horror and comedy with a fictional New England island town that feels all too real, according to cast and crew.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Öffentliche Gesundheit

Kenias Gesundheitsminister stoppt US-Ebola-Zentrum

Kenias Gesundheitsminister Aden Duale hat nach einer Verurteilung wegen Missachtung des Gerichts den Bau eines US-gestützten Ebola-Isolationszentrums ausgesetzt.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Salud pública

Ministro keniano detiene construcción de centro de cuarentena de EE.UU.

El ministro de Salud de Kenia ordenó la paralización de la construcción de un centro de cuarentena para el ébola gestionado por Estados Unidos.

WH News Jun 24, 2026