Health

Space

Japan launches historic mission to bring back Mars moon samples

Japan has launched a five-year uncrewed mission to collect samples from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons, and return them to Earth by 2031. If successful, it would be the first mission to bring back samples from a moon of Mars for scientists to study.

WH News Oct 20, 2026

Elections

Alberta Voters Reject Path to Independence, Backing National Unity

EDMONTON — Voters in Alberta, Canada, overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to begin a process toward independence, with 76% supporting continued membership in Canada and 24% backing the separation path, according to unofficial results from Elections Alberta.

WH News Oct 20, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

Ataque de misiles houthi mata a 53 en Yemen

SANAA, Al menos 53 reclutas de fuerzas de seguridad yemeníes murieron y más de 200 resultaron heridos tras un ataque con tres misiles balísticos de los rebeldes houthi en una base de entrenamiento en la provincia de Shabwa el lunes.

WH News Oct 20, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Houthi Missile Strike Kills 53 at Yemen Training Camp

SANAA — At least 53 Yemeni security force recruits were killed and more than 200 injured when Houthi rebels launched three ballistic missiles at a training camp in Shabwa province on Monday. The attack struck the al-Alam camp in the Jardan district, where recruits were lined up during training, according to local authorities.

WH News Oct 20, 2026

Books & Literature

French Authorities Impose Curfews After Violent Weekend Protests

PARIS — French authorities imposed overnight curfews in central Paris and other cities on October 19, 2026, to contain ongoing violence after a weekend of widespread rioting over rising living costs and school conditions that left thousands of businesses looted and public buildings destroyed.

WH News Oct 20, 2026

Medicina

Papa León XIV diagnosticado con cáncer de pulmón tras cirugía exitosa

El Papa León XIV fue diagnosticado con adenocarcinoma pulmonar tras una cirugía exitosa para retirar el lóbulo inferior de su pulmón derecho en el Hospital Gemelli de Roma el martes 13 de octubre de 2026.

WH News Oct 14, 2026

Medicine

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after successful surgery

ROME — Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after undergoing successful surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The Vatican confirmed the diagnosis during the operation, performed using a video-assisted technique. The procedure, which lasted 90 minutes, was described as “successful” and “without complications.”

WH News Oct 14, 2026

Medicina

Papa León hospitalizado en Roma para cirugía de nódulo pulmonar

Roma, El Papa León XIV fue ingresado en el Hospital Gemelli de Roma el martes para una cirugía de un nódulo pulmonar, anunció el Vaticano. El pontífice de 71 años permanecerá hospitalizado una semana mientras los médicos determinan si la lesión es maligna.

WH News Oct 13, 2026

Medicine

Pope Leo Admitted to Rome Hospital for Lung Nodule Surgery

ROME — Pope Leo XIV was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday for surgery to remove a lung nodule, the Vatican announced. The 71-year-old pontiff will remain hospitalized for a week while doctors determine whether the lesion is malignant.

WH News Oct 13, 2026

Oriente Medio

Israel conmemora tercer aniversario de los ataques del 7 de octubre

Israelis realizaron eventos conmemorativos mientras el ejército israelí lanzó nuevos ataques en Gaza, dejando al menos tres muertos.

WH News Oct 8, 2026

Middle East

Israel Marks 3rd Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attacks as Gaza War Continues

TEL AVIV — On the third anniversary of the Hamas-led October 7 attacks, Israelis held mourning events across the country while the Israeli military carried out new strikes in Gaza, killing at least three people.

WH News Oct 8, 2026

Diplomatie & Handel

Trump will mit Putin über Tod einer Laborangestellten in Sibirien sprechen

Washington, US-Präsident Donald Trump kündigte an, mit russischem Präsidenten Wladimir Putin über den Tod einer Laborangestellten in Sibirien zu sprechen.

WH News Oct 7, 2026

외교·무역

트럼프, 시베리아 연구원 사망 논란으로 푸틴과 통화

워싱턴, 도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령은 12일 러시아의 시베리아 연구소에서 일하다 숨진 연구원 사망 사건을 두고 블라디미르 푸틴 러시아 대통령과 논의할 예정이라고 밝혔다.

WH News Oct 7, 2026

外交・貿易

トランプ大統領、シベリアの研究員死亡事件でプーチン氏と協議へ

ワシントン、ドナルド・トランプ米大統領は12日、ロシアのウラジーミル・プーチン大統領と、シベリアで死亡した研究員の件について協議すると述べた。国際的な関心が高まり、外交的なやり取りも広がっている。

WH News Oct 7, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Trump to Discuss Siberian Lab Worker’s Death with Putin Amid Diplomatic Tensions

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will soon speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the death of a lab worker in Siberia, as the incident has sparked international concern and diplomatic exchanges.

WH News Oct 7, 2026