Politics

Fox’s World Cup Problem: U.S. Strikers and Social Media Controversy

The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team has long struggled to find a reliable striker in World Cup play, a problem that may finally see an upgrade in 2026. Meanwhile, the California Democratic Party has drawn criticism for a controversial social media post linking World Cup viewing to political views.

WH News 20 hours

Africa

South African Sentenced in World’s Largest Rhino Horn Trafficking Case

A South African court has sentenced two men in what police called the world’s largest rhino horn trafficking case, concluding a nearly two-decade legal process.

WH News 22 hours

Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for

A memorandum of understanding signed by President Donald Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian highlights the consequences of the war launched on 28 February, according to the BBC.

WH News 23 hours

Asia Pacific

Taiwan Hopes $14B US Arms Sale Approved Soon

Taiwan’s president said he hopes the United States approves a $14bn arms sale 'as soon as possible,' according to Al Jazeera.

Africa

Ugandan Lawyer in Treason Case Faces Charges

A former Ugandan mayor and lawyer representing detained opposition figure Kizza Besigye has been charged with a treason-related offence, according to BBC News.

AI

Claude AI Down: Users Report Widespread Login and Chat Issues

Claude AI, developed by Anthropic, experienced a major outage on June 18, with over 2,500 complaints reported on Downdetector, primarily concerning chat, app, and login services.

Asia Pacific

Japan ramping up defence is ‘critical’ to prevent war, Defence Minister Koizumi tells BBC

Japan must 'strengthen its defence capabilities' to prevent war, Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi told the BBC. He emphasized the need to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined the country since World War Two.

Política de EE.UU.

Tensiones entre Trump y republicanos en Senado escalan

Los republicanos del Senado muestran creciente frustración con el presidente Donald Trump, quien ha estado tomando decisiones sorpresas, según NBC News.

Trump Senate Republican Tensions Escalate Amid Policy and Military Moves

Senate Republicans are increasingly frustrated with President Donald Trump, who has been blindsiding them with unannounced decisions and demands, according to NBC News.

Discovery

Cannabis Commercialisation, Not Decriminalisation, Drives Usage: Study

Cannabis commercialisation increases usage and mental health issues, but decriminalisation does not, according to a new study.

Markets

Protesters Rally Against World Cup Sponsor Hyundai Before Mexico Match

Protesters will rally against World Cup sponsor Hyundai before the Mexico vs. South Korea match in Guadalajara, due to the automaker's business ties with the South American mining company Ternium.

Public Health

Daveigh Chase, Lilo & Stitch Voice, Dies at 35

Former child star Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and portraying Samara Morgan in The Ring, has died at age 35 from meningitis and a blood infection that led to sepsis, according to her boyfriend.

Africa

South African Jazz Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim Dies at 91

South African jazz composer and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91, his family announced on Monday. He passed away peacefully in Germany after a short illness.

Europe

Norway’s Crown Princess Undergoes Lung Transplant

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant, the Norwegian royal palace announced. The operation followed months of declining health due to cystic fibrosis.

Medicine

Serial Killer Who Murdered Eight Women Sentenced to Life in Prison

Rex Heuermann, the Long Island serial killer who admitted to murdering eight women, was sentenced to life in prison without parole on June 17, according to court records and media reports.

Football

Magical Lionel Messi hat-trick sets World Cup records

Lionel Messi scored a magical hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, tying Miroslav Klose as the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 16 goals.

Movies

Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle legal dispute over ‘It Ends With Us’

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled their legal dispute, with Baldoni ordered to pay Lively's attorneys' fees but no damages, according to court documents released on June 15.

Public Health

Ebola Claims Lives and Incomes in Bunia, DRC

Ebola has claimed 136 lives and infected 676 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with residents in Bunia reporting lost incomes due to the outbreak, according to a government report.

Brazil Convicts Jair Bolsonaro’s Son Over US Lobbying

Brazil's Supreme Court has convicted Jair Bolsonaro's son of seeking U.S. intervention in his father's legal case, according to BBC.