Health

Football

Argentina’s Paredes Banned for 10 Games After World Cup Clashes

Argentina's Leandro Paredes has been banned for 10 games by Fifa for his role in on-field clashes after the 2026 World Cup final, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

TV & Streaming

Meghan in Talks for Role in Netflix’s The Gentlemen

The Duchess of Sussex is in early discussions to return to acting with a role in Netflix series The Gentlemen, the BBC has learned. This would be Meghan's first major acting role since her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018.

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Motorsport

What to know about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Trump’s capital car race

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a one-time IndyCar race on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., marks the first of its kind in the nation’s capital. The event is part of broader celebrations for the U.S. 250th anniversary, according to NPR and Al Jazeera.

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Conflicts & Security

Rosenberg: Shortage of petrol but not patriotism as Russians feel growing impact of war

Long queues for petrol have formed across Moscow as Ukrainian drone strikes disrupt Russian oil refineries, according to BBC. Despite the shortage, patriotic messages remain prominent in public spaces.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Eight killed in plane crash at remote Alaskan military site, air force says

Eight people were killed in a plane crash near a remote U.S. Air Force radar site in Alaska, according to the U.S. military.

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Öffentliche Gesundheit

Ebola-Impfstoffversuch in Kongo startet: WHO warnt vor 2.500 Toten

Der Demokratische Kongo startet einen Impfstoffversuch gegen Ebola, während die WHO vor rasant steigenden Infektionen warnt, meldet die BBC.

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공중보건

콩고, 에볼라 백신 시험 시작… 감염 확산 우려

콩고 민주 공화국이 에볼라 백신 시험을 시작했다. 세계보건기구(WHO)는 감염이 급속히 확산되고 있다고 경고했다.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

公衆衛生

コンゴでエボラワクチン試験開始、感染拡大に警戒

コンゴ民主共和国はエボラ出血熱のワクチン接種試験を開始した。世界保健機関（WHO）は感染が急激に拡大していると警告している。

WH News Aug 21, 2026

Europa

Cinco desaparecidos tras incendio en Suiza

Cinco personas desaparecidas y ocho heridas tras un incendio que destruyó un restaurante y apartamentos en Thusis, Suiza. La policía cantonal informó que el fuego comenzó en el segundo piso y que la escalera colapsó, obligando a los bomberos a usar una grúa para acceder al edificio.

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Leaders

Vance Mocks Carney for Trying to ‘Out-Tough’ Trump on Trade

Leaked audio reportedly shows US Vice President JD Vance mocking Canada for capitulating in a trade deal and taunting Prime Minister Mark Carney for trying to 'out-tough' Donald Trump, according to the Canadian Press.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

Europe

Five missing after fire in Swiss Alpine town

Five people are missing and eight injured after a fire destroyed a restaurant and apartments in Thusis, Switzerland. Cantonal police reported the blaze started on the second floor and that the stairwell collapsed, forcing firefighters to use a crane to access the building.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

Public Health

Ebola Vaccine Trial Starts in DR Congo Amid Rising Infections

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is launching an Ebola vaccine trial as the World Health Organization warns of rapidly growing infections, according to the BBC.

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Music

Jason Manford Promotes Padel and Hosts BBC Events

Comedian Jason Manford is promoting padel among schoolchildren in Berkshire and will host the BBC's National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals on March 28, 2026.

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Corporate

Prince Harry Privacy Case Payment Hits $13M Mark

Justice Matthew Nicklin has ruled that Prince Harry and six others must pay an initial £13 million by Aug. 28 over a failed invasion of privacy case. The decision marks a significant financial burden for the claimants.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

Asia Pacific

Royal Caribbean Cancels Navigator of the Seas Trips for 2027

Royal Caribbean has canceled several U.S. sailings for its 2027 season, including trips aboard the Navigator of the Seas, as the ship is being redeployed to Asia-Pacific destinations.

WH News Aug 21, 2026