Politics

Europe

European Commission or Ukraine Commission? – Whose Interests Come First in Brussels?

The European Commission has faced growing criticism from Hungary and Slovakia over its alleged prioritization of Ukraine's interests in the stalled Druzhba oil pipeline repairs, raising concerns about the bloc's political direction.

WH News Feb 26, 2026

US Politics

Why Central Asia Matters On Trump’s ‘Board Of Peace’ – Analysis

Presidents of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan attended the inaugural meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace in Washington, D.C., on February 19, 2026, signaling a new role for Central Asian nations in global diplomacy.

WH News Feb 26, 2026

Leaders

CNN Pundit’s Epic Eyeroll at Scott Jennings’ Trump Spin

Van Jones visibly reacted to his fellow commentator's take on Donald Trump's State of the Union performance during a CNN panel discussion.

WH News Feb 26, 2026

US Politics

Wonders Will Never Cease: Mainstream Outlet Fact Checks Trump’s Murder Claim, and Realizes He’s Right

CBS News has fact-checked President Donald Trump's claim that the murder rate declined to the lowest level in over 125 years and found it to be true, a rare endorsement of the former president's assertions.

WH News Feb 26, 2026

AI

Mantle and Aave Surpass $575 Million in Total Market Size Within Two Weeks of Launch, Marking a New Benchmark for Institutional DeFi

Mantle and Aave have surpassed $575 million in total market size within two weeks of their mainnet launch, signaling a major shift in institutional DeFi adoption.

WH News Feb 26, 2026

Leaders

Governor Whitmer to Push $625M Literacy Plan in Final State of the State Address

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is set to unveil a $625 million literacy initiative as part of her final State of the State address, aiming to address long-standing educational challenges in Michigan.

WH News Feb 26, 2026

US Politics

Edinburgh Councillors Approve Holiday Flats Despite Local Outcry

Edinburgh city councillors have approved plans to convert a shuttered social club into six serviced apartments, despite strong opposition from local residents who called the proposal 'vile' and a 'nightmare'.

WH News Feb 26, 2026

US Politics

Amarillo Woman Receives 10-Year Sentence for Arson Causing Fire Damage

A 23-year-old Amarillo woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for setting a fire that displaced four residents and injured a firefighter at an apartment complex.

WH News Feb 26, 2026

US Politics

Connor Hellebuyck to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom from Trump After Historic Hockey Win

Connor Hellebuyck, the Winnipeg Jets goaltender, has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by former President Donald Trump for his pivotal role in leading the U.S. men's hockey team to a gold medal victory over Canada.

WH News Feb 26, 2026

US Politics

Trump delivers longest State of the Union address to assert U.S. is ‘winning so much’

President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history on Tuesday, speaking for 108 minutes to assert that the United States is 'winning so much' and urging voters to support Republicans in the November midterm elections.

WH News Feb 26, 2026

Europe

Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle Steps Down Amid Political Controversy

Germany's Minister of Culture has convened an emergency meeting to evaluate the future of the Berlin International Film Festival, following controversy over pro-Palestinian remarks at its closing ceremony.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

US Politics

Gavin Newsom’s Controversial Appeal to Black Community Sparks Outrage

California Governor Gavin Newsom faced widespread criticism after a viral video in which he claimed to share commonalities with the Black community by referencing his low SAT score.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Elections

Hungary’s Orbán escalates EU tensions ahead of pivotal elections

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is intensifying his standoff with Brussels and Kyiv, using Ukraine's energy crisis to rally support ahead of critical parliamentary elections in April.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Corporate

UK Unseals Documents on Prince Andrew’s Trade Role Amid Epstein Controversy

UK officials are scrambling to release documents related to Prince Andrew's controversial trade role after MPs demanded transparency, citing concerns over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

US Politics

Trump Tariffs Trigger Stock Market Drop Despite Supreme Court Ruling

Global stock markets fell sharply on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump pressed ahead with new tariffs, despite a Supreme Court ruling that questioned his legal authority to impose them.

WH News Feb 25, 2026