Politics

Internet & Apps

Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say

Swedish police have identified the victim of a fatal school sword attack as a 17-year-old girl, according to Al Jazeera. The attacker, an 18-year-old former student, was arrested at the scene.

WH News Aug 23, 2026

Olympics & More

Sydney Marathon Laughs Off Medal Error Featuring German Stadium

The Sydney Marathon organisers have dismissed a design error on this year's medals that mistakenly featured Munich's Allianz Arena instead of Sydney's stadium, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 23, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery

Fourteen people were killed in military air strikes at a monastery in Myanmar early on Friday, according to opposition fighters and a local rescue worker.

WH News Aug 22, 2026

US-Politik

Pro-Israelische Lobby prägt US-Wahlen

Die pro-Israelische Lobby hat seit Truman US-Präsidenten beeinflusst, wie The Guardian berichtet. John Mearsheimer nennt den Stil 'smash-mouth politics'.

WH News Aug 22, 2026

US Politics

Pro-Israel Lobby’s Influence on US Elections

The pro-Israel lobby has swayed US presidents since Truman, according to The Guardian. The lobby now plays 'smash-mouth politics,' according to John Mearsheimer in the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs.

WH News Aug 22, 2026

Leaders

Pakistan Seeks Contempt Action Over Imran Khan’s Hospital Move

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party has filed a contempt petition against the government over the transfer of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a state-run hospital instead of the private facility ordered by the top court, according to party officials.

WH News Aug 22, 2026

Elections

Twitch Expands Sponsorships to Affiliates: 50% Were Already Participating

Twitch has expanded sponsorship opportunities to Affiliates, allowing them to work directly with brands through a new integrated dashboard. According to the Twitch Blog, over 50% of streamers in recent Minecraft campaigns were already Affiliates.

WH News Aug 22, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

Shakira Austin promete 20.7 puntos por partido en WNBA

Shakira Austin, jugadora de Washington Mystics, promedia 20.7 puntos y 9.9 rebotes en sus últimos 16 partidos, según ESPN.

WH News Aug 22, 2026

Americas

Mexico Governor Ruben Rocha Returns to Office Despite US Charges

Mexico's governor of Sinaloa, Ruben Rocha Moya, has returned to his post despite facing US criminal charges related to drug trafficking, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

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.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Ethiopia Cancels Virgin Mary Festival Over Drone Strike Fears

A major cultural and religious festival in northern Ethiopia has been cancelled due to fears of drone attacks, according to BBC.

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.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

Elections

Hayden Panettiere Final PETA Campaign Released Weeks Before Her Death

A final PETA campaign featuring actress Hayden Panettiere was released weeks before her death, emphasizing her lifelong advocacy against marine captivity. The campaign will be shared in August 2026 in memory of Panettiere, according to T-Online.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

Americas

Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño

The Panama Canal will reduce the maximum draft allowed for ships in the Neopanamax locks starting August 26 due to El Niño, according to the Panama Canal Authority.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

Asia Pacific

Gandhi’s Handwritten Notes on Life Fetch $1.69M at Mumbai Auction

A rare collection of handwritten notes by Mahatma Gandhi has sold for $1.69 million at an auction in Mumbai, setting a record for the highest price paid for an Indian historical document at an auction.

WH News Aug 21, 2026