Politics – World Headlines

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has now recorded more than 5,000 cases and over 2,300 deaths, making it the deadliest in the country’s history since the 2018–2020 Zaire outbreak, according to DRC government data.

WH News Aug 20, 2026

Elections

Ex-Zambian Minister Killed in Security Raid on Opposition

A former Zambian minister was killed in last week's raid by security forces on a house linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile a day after the presidential election, the authorities have said.

WH News Aug 20, 2026

Staatschefs

Neutrogena-Kontroverse nach Hayden Panettiere’s Tod

Hayden Panettiere klagte, dass Neutrogena sie 2015 nach öffentlichen Äußerungen zu postnatalem Burnout entlassen wollte. Ihr Tod am 16. August löste neue Kritik aus.

WH News Aug 20, 2026

Leaders

Hayden Panettiere’s Death Sparks Neutrogena Backlash

Hayden Panettiere claimed Neutrogena tried to fire her for speaking publicly about postpartum depression, according to USA Today. Her death on Aug. 16 reignited criticism against the brand.

WH News Aug 19, 2026

Big Tech

Apple verriet versehentlich über 10 neue Produkte

Apples macOS 26.7-Update enthält versehentlich Details zu über 10 neuen Produkten, berichtet MacRumors.

WH News Aug 19, 2026

Big Tech

Apple Accidentally Leaked More Than 10 New Products in macOS Update

Apple's macOS 26.7 update has accidentally revealed details of more than 10 new products, according to MacRumors.

WH News Aug 19, 2026

US Politics

Colombian Activist Forced to Leave US After Criticising Trump-Backed Politician

Franklin Humberto Coral Garrido, a Colombian activist, was detained and forced to leave the United States after criticizing Donald Trump-aligned candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, according to a report from The Guardian.

WH News Aug 19, 2026

Americas

Far-Right Adviser Arrested for Alleged Murder Plot Against Girlfriend

A senior adviser to far-right Latin American leaders has been arrested for allegedly plotting to kill his girlfriend, according to The Guardian.

WH News Aug 19, 2026

Europe

Spain to Allow 500 Children from Ceuta to Mainland

Spain will allow 500 unaccompanied children from Ceuta to travel to the mainland, according to The Guardian, in a policy shift following a surge of migrants into the North African enclave. The move comes after 67 people died in a deadly border rush earlier this month.

WH News Aug 19, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Israel Opens Tenders for 1,200 West Bank Settlement Homes

Israel has opened tenders for the construction of 1,200 settlement homes in the E1 area of the occupied West Bank, a move that has been internationally condemned. According to the BBC, the government aims to end any chance of a Palestinian state.

WH News Aug 19, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Liberia Agrees to Accept 1,200 Foreign Deportees from the US

Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreigners deported from the US over the next year, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 19, 2026

Corporate

Buss family intends sell Lakers stake for $12.5 billion

The Buss family has announced the sale of their 17.8% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, but Jeanie Buss opposes the move, claiming it is legally void without her approval.

WH News Aug 19, 2026