Health

Europe

France Issues Red Heat Alerts as 40C Temperatures Forecast

Red heat alerts have been issued in France, Italy, and Spain as temperatures are forecast to reach over 40C, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 22, 2026

Europe

Iran Team Leaves Peace Message After Belgium Draw

Iran left a handwritten note asking for peace, respect, and friendship after their World Cup match against Belgium. The message was shared by the Football Federation of Iran (FFIRI), according to BBC.

WH News Jun 22, 2026

Economy

Alan Greenspan, architect of modern US economy, dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, former US Federal Reserve chair and architect of the modern American economy, has died at the age of 100, according to a statement from his wife.

WH News Jun 22, 2026

Music

Clive Davis, 94, Dies: Music Mogul Behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen

Clive Davis, the influential music executive behind the careers of Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, has died at the age of 94. His longtime representative Aliza Rabinoff confirmed he passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by family.

WH News Jun 22, 2026

Asia Pacific

Three dead in Philippines high school shooting over bullying ‘grudge’

Three people were killed and seven injured in a high school shooting in the Philippines on Monday, with authorities citing a bullying-related grudge as the motive, according to reports.

WH News Jun 22, 2026

Asia Pacific

Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978

Japan has quintupled visa fees for foreigners, marking the first increase in nearly 50 years, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 22, 2026

Elections

Far-right millionaire wins Colombia’s razor-tight presidential election

Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-admiring far-right millionaire, has won Colombia's presidential runoff, defeating leftwing candidate Iván Cepeda, according to The Guardian.

WH News Jun 22, 2026

Basketball

France Schools Close as 53% Under Red Heat Alerts

More than half of France's regions are under a red heat alert as the country faces extreme temperatures, with 42C recorded in Bordeaux, according to Météo-France.

WH News Jun 22, 2026

Movies

BTS Fans Losing Thousands to Scammers During Ticket Sales

Fans of K-pop group BTS are losing thousands of dollars to scammers as demand for their comeback tour tickets surges, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 22, 2026

Asia Pacific

Australia’s Largest Ever Cocaine Bust: 2.7 Tonnes Seized

Australian police have made the country's largest ever cocaine bust, seizing 2.7 tonnes of the drug with a street value of A$816 million from an underground bunker in western Sydney, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 22, 2026

Leaders

Starmer Resigns as Labour Leader Amid Party Challenge

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Monday as leader of the Labour Party amid a challenge from new Labour legislator Andy Burnham, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Jun 22, 2026

Medicine

Alex James: Remembering Lives and Legacies

Alex James Conley, who passed away on June 14, 2026, was remembered for his love of family, outdoor adventures, and his steady presence in the lives of those around him, according to Gard Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

WH News Jun 22, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Toy Story 5 scores record $312M global box office debut

Disney and Pixar's 'Toy Story 5' set a new box office record for the franchise with a $312 million global opening weekend in June 2026, according to Variety and BBC.

WH News Jun 22, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Wyndham Clark wins second U.S. Open title in redemption

Wyndham Clark secured his second U.S. Open title at Shinnecock Hills, overcoming a shaky final round and a strong challenge from Sam Burns. According to CNN and Sports Illustrated, this victory marked a personal redemption for the golfer after a difficult 2023 season.

WH News Jun 22, 2026

Americas

Windrush Day 2026: Honoring Legacy and Unfinished Work

Windrush Day, observed annually on 22 June, commemorates the arrival of the Empire Windrush in 1948 and the contributions of Caribbean migrants to the UK. As of 2026, the day also marks ongoing efforts to address the injustices faced by the Windrush generation, according to multiple sources.

WH News Jun 22, 2026