Health

Europe

Death of 35-Year-Old Congolese Man Renewing Scrutiny in Ireland

Irish authorities have agreed to a second postmortem on the body of a Congolese man who died after being restrained by shop security guards on a Dublin street, prompting an outcry and comparisons to the death of George Floyd.

WH News May 31, 2026

Public Health

WHO Urges Community Cooperation to Contain DRC Ebola Outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for community cooperation to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the situation worsens due to limited funding and local resistance.

WH News May 31, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Laos Cave Survivors Help with Search for 2 Missing

Laos cave survivors are assisting with plans to locate the last two missing men after heavy rain temporarily halted search operations, according to the Rescue Volunteer for People group.

WH News May 31, 2026

Asia Pacific

Huge Blast Kills Dozens in Rebel-Controlled Myanmar Village

At least 55 people were killed and dozens injured in a massive explosion in a rebel-held village in Myanmar, according to BBC reports.

WH News May 31, 2026

Middle East

Israel Seizes Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon

The Israeli military has captured the strategic site of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking a 'decisive shift' in its ground offensive against Hezbollah, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

WH News May 31, 2026

Corporate

M&S Faces Turnaround Amid UK Youth Unemployment and Retail Shifts

As the UK government seeks to address rising youth unemployment, Marks and Spencer (M&S) continues its turnaround under new leadership, with a 22% year-on-year increase in operating profit reported for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

WH News May 31, 2026

Middle East

Zohran Mamdani skips Israel Day Parade, defying decades of tradition

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend the annual Israel Day Parade for the first time in over 60 years, breaking with a tradition upheld by every mayor since 1965.

WH News May 31, 2026

Elections

Colombia Goes to Polls in Election Pitting Petro Ally Against Pro-Trump Candidates

Colombians are voting in the first round of the 2026 presidential election, pitting outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s ally against pro-Trump candidates advocating for a tougher stance on armed groups, according to The Guardian.

WH News May 31, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Ecuador Accused of Meddling in Colombian Election with Tariff Vow

Colombia's foreign ministry has accused Ecuador's president of 'deliberate interference' in its forthcoming election after he promised a right-wing candidate he would lift tariffs, according to the BBC.

WH News May 31, 2026

Baseball

Oscar-Winning Star Wars Editor Marcia Lucas Dies at 80

Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of the original Star Wars film, has died at the age of 80, her family announced.

WH News May 31, 2026

Football

416 Arrested in France After Wild Champions League Celebrations

More than 400 people were arrested in France following violent Champions League celebrations after Paris Saint-Germain's victory against Arsenal, according to the BBC.

WH News May 31, 2026

Basketball

LeBron James’ Future in NBA Uncertain After Lakers’ 2024 Exit

LeBron James' 23rd NBA season ended in disappointment as the Los Angeles Lakers were swept 4-0 by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the playoffs, raising questions about the 41-year-old's future in the league.

WH News May 31, 2026

Märkte

Ebola-Ausbruch in Kongo: 1.000 Verdachtsfälle – WHO-Chef im Einsatz

Der schnelle Ausbruch von Ebola in der Demokratischen Republik Kongo hat eine 'äußerst besorgniserregende' Situation geschaffen, teilte Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) mit.

WH News May 30, 2026

시장

콩고 에볼라 확산 ‘경계’…WHO 총장 현지 방문

에볼라 바이러스가 빠르게 확산되면서 민간 구호단체가 경계를 당부했다. 세계보건기구(WHO) 총장이 가장 큰 피해를 입은 지역을 방문했다.

WH News May 30, 2026

マーケット

コンゴでエボラ拡大、MSFが警鐘

民主主義コンゴ共和国（DRC）でエボラ出血熱が急速に拡大しており、医療支援団体メーデシス・サン・フロンティエ（MSF）は「非常に深刻な状況」と警告している。

WH News May 30, 2026