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45 Mio. £-Torhüter und Rekord-Defender bei Leeds

Leeds United hat den Torhüter James Trafford von Manchester City für bis zu 45 Mio. £ verpflichtet. Der Rekord für einen Keeper in Großbritannien ist damit gebrochen.

WH News 10. Aug. 2026

Corporate

Daniel Farke’s Leeds United Transfers: £45m Goalkeeper & Record-Tying Defender

Leeds United have signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £45m, a new British record for a goalkeeper. Meanwhile, manager Daniel Farke is reportedly eyeing a record-breaking £50m+ transfer for defender Ousmane Diomande.

WH News 10. Aug. 2026

Asia Pacific

Typhoon Dolphin Hits China: Over 1 Million Evacuated

Typhoon 'Dolphin' made landfall in eastern China with maximum sustained winds of 151 km/h, prompting the evacuation of more than one million people. The storm caused widespread flight cancellations and power outages across multiple regions.

WH News 10. Aug. 2026

Africa

South African Special Forces Charged in Detective’s Murder

Seven members of South Africa's special forces and one military police officer have been charged with murdering Lt Col Frans Mathipa in August 2023. The BBC has been given exclusive access to the prosecution's case.

WH News 10. Aug. 2026

Asia Pacific

What’s driving unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?

Pakistan-administered Kashmir is facing its biggest political crisis in years, with deadly protests ahead of a final round of voting in regional elections, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News 10. Aug. 2026

Americas

Canadian Government Steps in as 102 Wildfires Force 22,000 to Evacuate

Canada’s federal government has announced urgent assistance for British Columbia after 102 wildfires forced about 22,000 people to flee their homes. Nearly half of the fires are categorized as 'out of control', according to the BC Wildfire Service.

WH News 9. Aug. 2026

Elections

Ecuador charges ex-minister over presidential candidate assassination case

Ecuador has charged a former minister and others in connection with the 2024 assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, according to the BBC.

WH News 9. Aug. 2026

Food & Drink

Rotting Food from LA Fire Causes Stench, Anger

A fire on 17 June destroyed a large cold-storage warehouse in Los Angeles, leaving behind 85 million pounds of rotting food and a pungent odor that residents say has persisted for nearly two months, according to BBC.

WH News 9. Aug. 2026

Books & Literature

420 arrested over French wildfires as blame divides

French authorities have arrested 420 people for suspected involvement in the summer wildfires, but critics question the justice of some prosecutions. The government is under pressure as the fires have burned over 300,000 acres.

WH News 9. Aug. 2026

US Politics

Trump’s Former Lawyer Becomes Attorney General

Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former lawyer, has been confirmed as US attorney general by a 50-49 Senate vote, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News 8. Aug. 2026

Espacio

Madonna homenajea al productor William Orbit: ‘genio y otro mundo’

Madonna llamó a William Orbit 'genio' y 'otro mundo', según BBC y Herts Advertiser.

WH News 8. Aug. 2026

Raumfahrt

Madonna ehrt ‘Genie’ William Orbit – 23. Juli 2024

Madonna würdigt den verstorbenen Produzenten William Orbit als 'Genie' und 'außerirdisch', wie BBC und Herts Advertiser berichten.

WH News 8. Aug. 2026

Middle East

Lebanon Detains Former Al-Assad-Era General, Considers Transfer

Lebanese authorities have arrested a former Syrian army general who once served under ousted President Bashar al-Assad, according to judicial and security officials.

WH News 8. Aug. 2026

US Politics

Kosovo MP Throws Eggs at Acting PM During Parliamentary Session

An opposition MP threw eggs at Kosovo's acting Prime Minister during a parliamentary session on August 8, 2026, according to the BBC.

WH News 8. Aug. 2026

Space

Madonna Pays Tribute to ‘Genius’ Producer William Orbit

Madison's tribute to producer William Orbit calls him 'genius' and 'otherworldly,' according to BBC and Herts Advertiser.

WH News 8. Aug. 2026