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Africa

Global Framework Reparatory Justice Adopted in Ghana

A global framework for reparatory justice has been adopted at a conference in Ghana, as African and Caribbean leaders demanded formal apologies from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade, according to The Guardian.

WH News Jun 21, 2026

Tennis

Serena Williams to play women’s singles at Wimbledon with wildcard

Serena Williams will return to Wimbledon for the women’s singles main draw as a wildcard entrant, according to the tournament organizers. The 44-year-old tennis icon, who has 23 singles Grand Slam titles, will compete after rejoining the tour in June.

WH News Jun 21, 2026

Leaders

Ethiopian PM’s Party Wins 90% of Seats in Parliamentary Election

Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, has won another parliamentary majority, securing over 90 percent of the available seats, according to the Associated Press.

WH News Jun 21, 2026

Asia Pacific

Indian Students Retake Medical Exam Amid Tight Security

Millions of Indian students are retaking a crucial medical exam under tight security after allegations of a paper leak, according to BBC News.

WH News Jun 21, 2026

Europe

Half of France Under Red Heat Alert as Alcohol Banned at Music Festival

France issued red heatwave alerts for half the country, including Paris, as temperatures neared record levels, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 21, 2026

Leaders

Ethiopia PM’s Party Wins Landslide Amid Fears of New Conflict

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party has won a landslide victory, securing 438 of 501 contested seats, according to the BBC. However, concerns over renewed conflict and political tensions continue to grow.

WH News Jun 21, 2026

Americas

Room Shuts Door as Curaçao Claims Historic World Cup Point

Curaçao goalkeeper Eloy Room made 15 saves in a 0-0 draw with Ecuador, earning his nation's first-ever World Cup point. The result marked Curaçao's debut at the tournament.

WH News Jun 21, 2026

Movies

James Burrows, Legendary Hollywood Director, Dies at 85

James Burrows, the legendary Hollywood director behind iconic sitcoms like 'Cheers,' 'Friends,' and 'Will & Grace,' has died at the age of 85. Over his 50-year career, he directed over 1,000 episodes and helped shape generations of television comedy.

WH News Jun 21, 2026

Americas

Messi, Argentina play Austria in World Cup group match: All to know

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-1 win over Algeria, tying Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. Argentina will face Austria on June 22 in Dallas as both teams aim to secure a spot in the knockout stages.

WH News Jun 21, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Canada’s policies force asylum seekers into US to face deportation, critics say

Canada's immigration policies have led to asylum seekers being sent back to the U.S., where they face detention and deportation, according to a federal court challenge and advocacy groups.

WH News Jun 21, 2026

Americas

Colombia’s escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election

Colombia’s escalating internal conflict is shaping a pivotal presidential election. Illegal armed groups have roughly doubled in size over five years, according to BBC and AOL.com.

WH News Jun 21, 2026

África

20.000 corredores en la maratón más grande del mundo

Sudor, lágrimas y camaradería marcó la maratón más grande del mundo, con 20.000 corredores que participaron en la Comrades de Sudáfrica, según The Guardian.

WH News Jun 21, 2026

Oriente Medio

12º periodista de Al Jazeera muere en Gaza

El camarógrafo de Al Jazeera Ahmed Wishah, de 25 años, fue asesinado en un ataque israelí en el campamento de Bureij, en Gaza. Según CPJ, es el décimo segundo periodista de la cadena muerto en el enclave.

WH News Jun 21, 2026

Africa

20,000 Runners Embrace Sweat, Tears, and Camaraderie at World’s Largest Ultramarathon

Sweat, tears and camaraderie marked the world's largest ultramarathon as 20,000 runners took on South Africa's Comrades marathon, according to The Guardian.

WH News Jun 21, 2026

Middle East

12th Al Jazeera Journalist Killed in Gaza, Colleagues Remember ‘Kind, Principled’ Ahmed Wishah

Palestinian journalists have remembered Ahmed Wishah, an Al Jazeera cameraman killed in an Israeli air attack on Gaza’s Bureij refugee camp. He is the 12th Al Jazeera journalist killed in the enclave, which has become the deadliest place for journalists worldwide, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.

WH News Jun 21, 2026