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Asia Pacific

Gerrymandering in India’s Assam Cuts Muslim Representation Before Vote

Muslim representation in Assam's 126 legislative constituencies has dropped from about 35 to 20 seats following a 2023 delimitation order, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Apr 1, 2026

Asia Pacific

India Begins World’s Largest Population Count

More than three million Indian officials have begun the world’s largest national population count, a yearlong process that could reshape welfare programs and political representation, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Apr 1, 2026

Space

First Black Astronaut Candidate Victor Glover to Make History in April

Victor Glover, the first Black astronaut candidate, is set to make history as he prepares to become the first person of color to travel around the moon, according to Ed Dwight, the first Black astronaut candidate.

WH News Apr 1, 2026

Americas

Iraq Defeat Bolivia 2-1 to Qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026

Iraq secured their first FIFA World Cup qualification since 1986 with a 2-1 victory over Bolivia in the intercontinental playoff final in Mexico, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Apr 1, 2026

Medicine

Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized During Broadway Debut

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion was taken to a hospital mid-performance during her Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, according to her representative.

WH News Apr 1, 2026

Golf

Tiger Woods Steps Away After Florida Crash, 4 Sources Report

Tiger Woods has announced he will step away from golf for a period of time to seek treatment following a crash in Florida, according to multiple sources.

WH News Apr 1, 2026

Espacio

Nasa lanza Artemis II: primer paso hacia la Luna y Marte

Nasa prepara el lanzamiento de la misión Artemis II, que enviará a cuatro astronautas en una trayectoria alrededor de la Luna, según el BBC. Este paso es clave para establecer una base lunar y eventualmente enviar humanos a Marte.

WH News Apr 1, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Families Cram Greek Court for Trial into Deadliest Train Crash

Families of the 57 victims of Greece's worst train disaster crowded into a courtroom on Wednesday, demanding justice for those killed in the February 2023 collision, according to BBC.

WH News Apr 1, 2026

Américas

Rusia confirma apoyo a Cuba tras primer envío de petróleo: diplomática

Rusia confirma su apoyo a Cuba tras la llegada del primer envío de petróleo en tres meses, según una portavoz del ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores.

WH News Apr 1, 2026

Oriente Medio

Israel mata a 7 en Beirut, Hezbollah combate en sur de Líbano

Israel mató a siete personas en Beirut, mientras Hezbollah lucha contra una incursión en el sur de Líbano, según varios informes.

WH News Apr 1, 2026

Policy & Law

Brazil Judge Blocks Sugarloaf Mountain Zipline Project

A Brazilian judge has blocked a controversial zipline project linking Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro to a nearby hill, according to the BBC.

WH News Apr 1, 2026

Travel

Burundi Ammunition Depot Explosions Kill at Least 4: Witnesses Report

At least four people were killed in explosions at an ammunition depot in Burundi's capital, Bujumbura, according to witnesses, with debris traveling over 5km and multiple homes destroyed.

WH News Apr 1, 2026

Europe

Italy’s 3rd World Cup Failure Sparks ‘Apocalypse’ Claims: 4-1 Loss to Bosnia

Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time after a 4-1 penalty shootout loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Italians calling it a 'third apocalypse' in footballing history.

WH News Apr 1, 2026

Leaders

Peter Magyar: 45-Year-Old Ex-Orban Ally Challenges Hungary’s Power Structure

Peter Magyar, a former ally of Viktor Orban, is challenging the Hungarian prime minister in upcoming elections, according to BBC News.

WH News Apr 1, 2026

Middle East

Israel kills 7 in Beirut as Hezbollah fights in south Lebanon

Israel has killed seven people in Beirut, with Hezbollah engaging in combat operations in southern Lebanon, according to multiple reports.

WH News Apr 1, 2026