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US Politics

US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House

U.S. Secret Service officers shot an armed individual near the White House on Monday after the person pulled a gun, according to a federal source familiar with the incident.

WH News May 5, 2026

Nature

States Should Tax Windfall Oil Profits to Fund Crisis Recovery

The recent surge in fossil fuel prices has generated massive windfall profits for energy companies, prompting calls for governments to tax these gains and use the funds to support crisis recovery, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

WH News May 5, 2026

Middle East

Christians in Israel, Jerusalem Face Rising Intolerance

An unprovoked attack on a French nun in occupied East Jerusalem highlights growing concerns over intolerance against Christians, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News May 5, 2026

Asien-Pazifik

USA überstellen Touska-Mannschaft nach Pakistan

Die USA haben 22 Crewmitglieder der iranischen Containerschiff Touska an Pakistan überstellt. Islamabad bezeichnet dies als Maßnahme zur Vertrauensbildung.

WH News May 4, 2026

Corporate

Spirit Airlines Nearly Finished After 34 Years

Spirit Airlines has begun an orderly wind-down after 34 years in operation, according to a statement from its parent company. The airline has not made a profit since 2019 and cited a sharp rise in oil prices and failed merger attempts as key reasons for its collapse.

WH News May 4, 2026

Asia Pacific

US releases Touska container ship crew to Pakistan

The United States has transferred 22 crew members from the Iranian container ship, the Touska, to Pakistan, in what Islamabad describes as a “confidence-building measure” during tension in the Strait of Hormuz.

WH News May 4, 2026

Política de EE.UU.

EE.UU. responde a propuesta de paz de Irán: 14 puntos

Medios estatales de Irán informaron que EE.UU. respondió a su plan de paz, aunque Washington no lo confirmó formalmente. Donald Trump lo calificó de inaceptable.

WH News May 4, 2026

Europe

French left-wing’s Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027

Jean-Luc Melenchon, the leading figure in France’s left-wing Unbowed party, says he will run in the 2027 presidential election, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News May 4, 2026

Oriente Medio

Caída de Spirit Airlines: 1.300 muertos en guerra EE.UU.-Irán

Spirit Airlines cerró tras fallar conversaciones con el gobierno de Trump por un rescate de 500 millones de dólares, vinculado al aumento de precios del combustible por la guerra EE.UU.-Irán.

WH News May 3, 2026

Naher Osten

Spirit Airlines stürzt ein: Kriegskosten und Kriegspläne

Spirit Airlines hat nach gescheiterten Verhandlungen mit der Trump-Regierung zur 500-Millionen-Dollar-Rettungsschiene seine Flüge eingestellt. Experten verknüpfen den Zusammenbruch mit steigenden Kerosinpreisen durch den Krieg der USA und Israel gegen den Iran.

WH News May 3, 2026

Middle East

Israel Threatens Gaza War Resumption as Truce Frays

Israeli forces continue to expand their territorial control in Gaza, with 59 percent of the Strip now under their occupation, according to local reports. This escalation comes as the ceasefire established in October 2025 shows signs of unraveling.

WH News May 3, 2026

Middle East

Iran War’s Final Blow: Collapsing Airlines, Escalating Conflict

Spirit Airlines has shut down after failed talks with the Trump administration for a $500m bailout, with experts linking the collapse to surging aviation fuel prices from the US-Israel war on Iran.

WH News May 3, 2026

Diplomacia y Comercio

Reino Unido pide medidas contra antisemitismo; España apoya rol de China

El primer ministro del Reino Unido, Keir Starmer, exige acciones más firmes contra los cánticos antisemitas en protestas pro palestinas, mientras el español Pedro Sánchez pide un rol más activo de China en el orden global.

WH News May 3, 2026

Diplomatie & Handel

Starmer fordert härtere Maßnahmen – Sánchez will stärkere Rolle Chinas

Der britische Premierminister Keir Starmer hat härtere Maßnahmen gegen antisemitische Rufe bei palästinensisch-freundlichen Demonstrationen gefordert. Spaniens Premier Pedro Sánchez betonte die Bedeutung Chinas in der neuen Weltordnung.

WH News May 3, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Prime minister urges tougher action amid Gaza tensions, Spain calls for China’s global role

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for tougher action against antisemitic chants at pro-Palestinian protests, while Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has urged China to take a stronger role in the shifting global order.

WH News May 3, 2026