Politics

US Politics

Judge Approves Trump’s South Sudan TPS Termination

A federal judge has approved the Trump administration's effort to end temporary protected status (TPS) for South Sudanese nationals in the United States, according to a ruling from US district judge Patti Saris.

WH News Aug 8, 2026

US Politics

Hunter Biden Tells BBC Pardon Was ‘Not Good’ for America or Legacy

Hunter Biden has told the BBC he is 'the most privileged person there is' after receiving a presidential pardon from his father, former US President Joe Biden, acknowledging it was not a good choice for America or his father's legacy.

WH News Aug 8, 2026

US Politics

Cassidy Backs Blanche for Attorney General

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy announced he will support Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, clearing the way for his confirmation despite opposition from two GOP senators. According to NBC News and CBS News.

WH News Aug 8, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Colombia on Brink as ELN Guerrilla Group Prepares for War

Colombia’s 62-year-old armed conflict is on the brink of a new chapter as the country’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, vows an end to peace talks and a new military offensive, according to The Guardian and AOL.

WH News Aug 7, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Jason Arday Cambridge: Youngest Black Prof Retires Amid Plagiat Controversy

Jason Arday, the youngest black professor in Cambridge's history, has resigned following allegations of academic misconduct, according to WELT and The Free Press.

WH News Aug 7, 2026

Asia Pacific

Youth Agitation Grips Indian State Over ‘Cockroach’ Protests

A new youth agitation has gripped the Indian state of Jharkhand, with protesters demanding an overhaul of the state's examination system, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 7, 2026

Corporativo

EasyJet acepta compra por 5.700 millones de libras por parte de Apollo

EasyJet aceptó una oferta de 5.700 millones de libras por parte de la firma estadounidense Apollo tras la retirada de su competidora Castlelake, según informó la BBC.

WH News Aug 6, 2026

Unternehmen

EasyJet einigt sich auf 5,7 Mrd. £ Übernahme durch US-Firma

Der Billigfluganbieter EasyJet hat sich auf eine 5,7 Mrd. £ Übernahme durch die US-Firma Apollo geeinigt, nachdem der Wettbewerber Castlelake ausgestiegen war.

WH News Aug 6, 2026

Corporate

EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm

Budget airline EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7bn takeover by US firm Apollo after rival bidder Castlelake withdrew, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 6, 2026

Política de EE.UU.

Senado EE.UU. vota acusar a Fauci de desacato

Un comité del Senado estadounidense votó acusar al exdirector Anthony Fauci de desacato por no responder preguntas sobre su manejo de la pandemia de Covid-19.

WH News Aug 6, 2026

US Politics

Senate Committee Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt

A US Senate committee has voted to hold former top health official Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer questions during a hearing examining his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 6, 2026

Big Tech

UEFA Says Boycott Still as FA Withdraws Infantino Support

European teams could still boycott competitions including the World Cup as UEFA says FIFA's defense of its president Gianni Infantino 'changes nothing,' according to BBC.

WH News Aug 6, 2026

US Politics

Morocco Emboldened by Trump Ties After Ceuta Border Disaster

Morocco's recent border crisis in Ceuta has intensified scrutiny of its close relationship with former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to The Guardian.

WH News Aug 6, 2026

Asia Pacific

Indian Journalist Tarun Tejpal Sentenced to 10 Years for Rape

An Indian court has sentenced former Tehelka magazine editor Tarun Tejpal to 10 years in prison for raping a former colleague, overturning his 2021 acquittal in a decade-old case, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 6, 2026

Asia Pacific

Afghan Women’s Football Team Reunites After Being Banned at Home

Banned from football at home, Afghan women's team reunites 8,000 miles away for a training camp and two unofficial friendly games in New Zealand, marking their first gathering since FIFA allowed them to represent their country in future official matches.

WH News Aug 6, 2026