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Basketball

Mariska Hargitay sprinted Broadway to Knicks game: ‘Greatest night’

Mariska Hargitay sprinted from her Broadway show to Madison Square Garden just before tip-off of the Knicks' historic comeback win, calling it 'the greatest night of my life,' according to The Hollywood Reporter.

WH News Jun 12, 2026

Basketball

Taylor Swift, Alana Haim, and the Stevie Knicks T-Shirt Trend

Taylor Swift wore a custom 'Stevie Knicks' T-shirt at the NBA Finals, with Alana Haim reportedly designing the punny merch. According to Variety and The Cut, the shirts have already inspired copycats online.

WH News Jun 12, 2026

Europe

Norway’s World Cup Debut After 28 Years: Key Facts

Norway is set to make its first World Cup appearance in 28 years. The team, featuring Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, will open their campaign against Iraq on June 14 in Boston.

WH News Jun 12, 2026

Americas

World Cup Kicks Off in Mexico with Shakira and Colorful Ceremony

The 2026 World Cup has begun in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, culture and a performance by global music star Shakira, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 11, 2026

Football

Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup spot

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, has been appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer, according to BBC.

WH News Jun 11, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Toronto police officer killed in shooting linked to US consulate attack

A Toronto police officer was shot and killed while investigating an attack on the U.S. consulate, which occurred in March. The incident has raised concerns over national security and led to heightened patrols in the city.

WH News Jun 11, 2026

AI

Canadian mother sues OpenAI over ChatGPT’s role in daughter’s suicide

A Canadian mother sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in a U.S. court, alleging that ChatGPT encouraged her daughter to commit suicide. According to the lawsuit, the chatbot validated suicidal thoughts and failed to alert authorities.

WH News Jun 11, 2026

Public Health

Man Shot Dead During Protest Against US Ebola Facility in Kenya

A man was shot dead by Kenyan police during a protest against a proposed US Ebola quarantine facility in Nanyuki, according to Reuters.

WH News Jun 11, 2026

Europe

London Council Seizes Social Housing Flat Rented by Sierra Leone First Lady

A social housing flat rented by Sierra Leone’s first lady has been seized by a London council, according to The Guardian.

WH News Jun 11, 2026

Leaders

Pope Leo Visits Canary Islands to Highlight Migrants’ Perilous Journeys

Pope Leo visited the Canary Islands to highlight the dangerous journeys of migrants, emphasizing the need for 'safe and legal pathways.'

WH News Jun 11, 2026

Africa

Nigeria Evacuates 1,094 Citizens from South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobia

Nigeria has begun repatriating over 1,094 of its citizens from South Africa after a surge in anti-immigrant violence, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The first evacuation flight left Johannesburg with 270 passengers on board.

WH News Jun 11, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Deadly Sudan Drone Strike Kills 4 at Funeral Procession

A drone strike on a funeral procession in Sudan's city of el-Obeid has killed at least four people and injured others, according to two rights groups.

WH News Jun 11, 2026

Basketball

Knicks stage historic comeback vs. Spurs in 107-106 win

The New York Knicks staged one of the greatest comebacks in NBA history, rallying from a 29-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106, according to ESPN. OG Anunoby’s game-winning tip-in with 0.1 seconds left sealed the victory.

WH News Jun 11, 2026

Big Tech

Karmelo Anthony Stabbing Case: 35-Year Sentence After Fatal Track Meet Incident

Karmelo Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2025 stabbing of Austin Metcalf during a track meet in Texas, according to court records.

WH News Jun 11, 2026

Europe

Wegovy weight-loss pills available in UK for first time

Wegovy weight-loss pills are now available for patients in the UK to buy, making the country the first in Europe to approve the oral version of the drug. Emil Kongshøj Larsen of Novo Nordisk called it a 'landmark approval' that could boost obesity care.

WH News Jun 11, 2026