Politics

Diplomacy & Trade

Venezuela quake survivors urge international aid as 250 buildings collapse

A 67-year-old survivor jumped from a first-floor window during Venezuela’s ‘brutal and fast’ earthquake, breaking her foot, while her relatives likely perished. Over 250 buildings were destroyed, most in La Guaira.

WH News Jun 27, 2026

Medicine

France confirms first Ebola case: Doctor returns from DRC

France has confirmed its first case of Ebola in a doctor who had worked in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to the BBC and the French Health Ministry. The patient is in stable condition and is being treated in a specialized facility.

WH News Jun 27, 2026

US Politics

Ex-Trump Adviser John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Mishandling Classified Docs

Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified documents, marking a significant legal development for the former White House official.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Africa

Africa’s 1966 World Cup Boycott and Its Lasting Impact

In 1966, not a single African nation participated in the World Cup due to a widespread boycott. According to Al Jazeera, this decision significantly reshaped the tournament for future generations.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Big Tech

GTA VI Release Set for November 2026: Key Details Revealed

Grand Theft Auto VI is set to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, according to Take-Two. The game will be a single-player experience at launch, per Rockstar Games.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Leaders

Woman Jailed for 3 Years After Critiquing Somali Government Online

A 27-year-old Somali rickshaw driver was sentenced to three years in prison for criticizing the government on social media, sparking widespread outrage. Sadia Moalim Ali, a nursing graduate, was convicted of insulting government institutions, according to a 25 June court ruling.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Corporate

NYC Housing Board Votes to Freeze Rents for 1M Apartments

New York City's Rent Guidelines Board has approved a rent freeze for about one million regulated apartments, fulfilling a key pledge by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Musik

The Rock über Gesundheitsangst, WWE-Rekord und Rock-Tour-Einnahmen

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson berichtete von einer Gesundheitsangst mit Hodenschwellung, während Roman Reigns bei WWE einen Rekord aufstellte und AC/DC 2026 die meisten Rock-Tour-Einnahmen erzielte.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Football

World Cup 2026: Turkiye Beats USA 3-2 in Thrilling Match

Turkiye beat the United States 3-2 in a high-scoring dead rubber match at the 2026 World Cup, with a stoppage-time goal from Kaan Ayhan giving the cohosts a stern test ahead of the knockout rounds, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Africa

Kenya Families Place Flowers on Barbed Wire as Protests Mark Two-Year Anniversary

Families of those killed during Kenya's 2024 anti-government protests have placed flowers on barbed wire outside parliament, marking two years since the deadly clashes, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

US Politics

Supreme Court Backs Trump Ending TPS for 250,000 Haitians

The U.S. Supreme Court on June 25, 2026, ruled 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than 250,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians, according to WPLG Local 10 and News.at.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Americas

Ecuador Edge Germany 2-1 to Reach World Cup Last 32

Ecuador secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Germany to advance to the 2026 World Cup last 32. Gonzalo Plata's 77th-minute goal sealed the win, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Asia Pacific

Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas suspended for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat

During the second quarter of the Mercury’s 111-109 win over the Fever on Wednesday, Thomas drove her hand into Clark’s neck during a loose ball. She was not called for a foul during the play.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

US Politics

Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicans

The White House has asked lawmakers to approve $87.6bn (£66.5bn), mostly for 'urgent needs' connected with the US war on Iran, a day after Congress passed a resolution rebuking the military action.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Celebrity

George Michael: Legacy, Philanthropy, and a $128M Net Worth

George Michael, the British pop star known for hits like 'Last Christmas,' was born on June 25, 1963, and died on December 25, 2016, at age 53. He left behind a legacy of music and charity, with a net worth of over $128 million.

WH News Jun 25, 2026