Politics

Books & Literature

2025 Booker Prize Winner ‘Flesh’ and Other Flesh-Themed Releases

Hungarian-British author David Szalay won the 2025 Booker Prize for his novel 'Flesh,' while black metal and metalcore bands also released new albums with flesh-related themes.

WH News Jun 8, 2026

Americas

Last-minute visas and moving training camp: Iran’s road to the World Cup

Iran's World Cup journey has been marked by last-minute visas and a relocated training camp to Tijuana, Mexico, amid ongoing tensions with the US, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 8, 2026

US Politics

Trump abruptly ends NBC interview after clash over ‘rigged election’ claim

US President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday after a confrontation over his claim that the 2020 election was 'rigged,' according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 8, 2026

Travel

‘A World Cup for them not us’: Fans’ anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions

Fans from over a quarter of World Cup participating countries are facing visa restrictions and bans, according to BBC analysis. This has caused frustration among supporters who hope to attend matches in the US.

WH News Jun 8, 2026

Europe

Father’s Day Traditions and Dates Around the World

Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in the U.S., but traditions and dates vary globally. In Germany, the holiday overlaps with Ascension Day and is marked by hikes and beer. A new short film in Germany highlights single-parent families.

WH News Jun 7, 2026

アメリカ政治

プラトナー氏、性に関する新告発に「武器化」発言

メイン州上院選候補のグラハム・プラトナー氏は15日、複数の女性からの新たな告発を受け、自身の過去が「武器化されている」と述べた。

WH News Jun 7, 2026

US Politics

Graham Platner’s ‘Weaponized’ Past Amid New Allegations

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said his past is being 'weaponized' in a public appearance on Friday, as new allegations from multiple women surface in the New York Times.

WH News Jun 7, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Child Soldier in Somalia: ‘It was either killed or be killed’

Shopkeeper Yusuf Ali, 34, still struggles with the memories of his time as a child soldier in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 7, 2026

Elections

Insecurity and Instability Drive Voters in Peru’s Presidential Race

Insecurity and instability are driving voters in Peru's tight presidential race, according to BBC News.

WH News Jun 7, 2026

Celebridades

Sanders apoya a Platner pese a acusaciones de conducta tóxica

El senador Bernie Sanders reafirmó su apoyo a Graham Platner, candidato demócrata presunto para el Senado de Maine, a pesar de nuevas acusaciones de relaciones 'tóxicas' y comportamiento inadecuado, según Forbes.

WH News Jun 7, 2026

Celebrity

Bernie Sanders Backs Graham Platner Despite Toxic Behavior Allegations

Sen. Bernie Sanders reaffirmed his support for Graham Platner, Maine’s presumptive Democratic Senate nominee, despite fresh allegations of 'toxic' relationships and disturbing behavior, according to Forbes.

WH News Jun 7, 2026

Elections

Peru’s Discontented Voters Face Left-Right Runoff in 2026 Election

Peruvian voters head to the polls on Sunday for a runoff election that pits Keiko Fujimori, a right-wing candidate, against leftist congressman Roberto Sánchez, according to The Guardian.

WH News Jun 7, 2026

Europe

Hegseth Attacks Europe’s ‘Invasion’ of Migrants in D-Day Speech

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticized European nations for allowing what he described as an 'invasion' of migrants on their shores during a D-Day anniversary speech in France, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 7, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Cuba’s Raul Castro Makes Public Appearance After US Charges

Former Cuban president Raul Castro made his first public appearance in Havana since being indicted by the United States on murder charges linked to the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Jun 6, 2026

Big Tech

2026 FIFA World Cup: Security, Controversy, and Weather Challenges

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, spanning 16 cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, poses an unprecedented security challenge, with 104 matches and a high-level federal security designation. According to AP News, it is likened to '78 Super Bowls over 39 days.'

WH News Jun 6, 2026