Politics

Política de EE.UU.

EE.UU. busca delanteros y enfrenta polémica en redes

El equipo de fútbol de EE.UU. busca mejorar su ataque para la Copa del Mundo 2026, mientras un polémico mensaje sobre inmigración genera controversia.

WH News 18 de jun de 2026

US Politics

Fox’s World Cup Problem: U.S. Strikers and Social Media Controversy

The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team has long struggled to find a reliable striker in World Cup play, a problem that may finally see an upgrade in 2026. Meanwhile, the California Democratic Party has drawn criticism for a controversial social media post linking World Cup viewing to political views.

WH News 18 de jun de 2026

Africa

South African Sentenced in World’s Largest Rhino Horn Trafficking Case

A South African court has sentenced two men in what police called the world’s largest rhino horn trafficking case, concluding a nearly two-decade legal process.

WH News 18 de jun de 2026

US Politics

Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for

A memorandum of understanding signed by President Donald Trump and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian highlights the consequences of the war launched on 28 February, according to the BBC.

WH News 18 de jun de 2026

Asia Pacific

Taiwan Hopes $14B US Arms Sale Approved Soon

Taiwan’s president said he hopes the United States approves a $14bn arms sale 'as soon as possible,' according to Al Jazeera.

WH News 18 de jun de 2026

Africa

Ugandan Lawyer in Treason Case Faces Charges

A former Ugandan mayor and lawyer representing detained opposition figure Kizza Besigye has been charged with a treason-related offence, according to BBC News.

WH News 18 de jun de 2026

AI

Claude AI Down: Users Report Widespread Login and Chat Issues

Claude AI, developed by Anthropic, experienced a major outage on June 18, with over 2,500 complaints reported on Downdetector, primarily concerning chat, app, and login services.

WH News 18 de jun de 2026

Asia Pacific

Japan ramping up defence is ‘critical’ to prevent war, Defence Minister Koizumi tells BBC

Japan must 'strengthen its defence capabilities' to prevent war, Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi told the BBC. He emphasized the need to revisit the pacifist posture that has defined the country since World War Two.

WH News 18 de jun de 2026

Política de EE.UU.

Tensiones entre Trump y republicanos en Senado escalan

Los republicanos del Senado muestran creciente frustración con el presidente Donald Trump, quien ha estado tomando decisiones sorpresas, según NBC News.

WH News 18 de jun de 2026

US Politics

Trump Senate Republican Tensions Escalate Amid Policy and Military Moves

Senate Republicans are increasingly frustrated with President Donald Trump, who has been blindsiding them with unannounced decisions and demands, according to NBC News.

WH News 18 de jun de 2026

Discovery

Cannabis Commercialisation, Not Decriminalisation, Drives Usage: Study

Cannabis commercialisation increases usage and mental health issues, but decriminalisation does not, according to a new study.

WH News 17 de jun de 2026

Markets

Protesters Rally Against World Cup Sponsor Hyundai Before Mexico Match

Protesters will rally against World Cup sponsor Hyundai before the Mexico vs. South Korea match in Guadalajara, due to the automaker's business ties with the South American mining company Ternium.

WH News 17 de jun de 2026

Public Health

Daveigh Chase, Lilo & Stitch Voice, Dies at 35

Former child star Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and portraying Samara Morgan in The Ring, has died at age 35 from meningitis and a blood infection that led to sepsis, according to her boyfriend.

WH News 17 de jun de 2026

Africa

South African Jazz Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim Dies at 91

South African jazz composer and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91, his family announced on Monday. He passed away peacefully in Germany after a short illness.

WH News 17 de jun de 2026

Europe

Norway’s Crown Princess Undergoes Lung Transplant

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant, the Norwegian royal palace announced. The operation followed months of declining health due to cystic fibrosis.

WH News 17 de jun de 2026