Russia

Europe

Nine killed in Kyiv strikes as Ukraine sinks Russian ship

Nine people were killed and more than 30 injured in Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

WH News Aug 1, 2026

Europe

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least nine, Ukraine officials say

At least nine people were killed in Russian airstrikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on November 8, according to Ukrainian officials. The attacks targeted energy infrastructure and included 45 missiles and 485 drones launched overnight.

WH News Aug 1, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Alex Eala Shines at Washington Open as Jódar Advances

Alex Eala has stunned Washington Open organizers with her widespread appeal, according to The Tennis Channel’s Bret Haber.

WH News Aug 1, 2026

Corporativo

Drones ucranianos atacan San Petersburgo al inicio del foro económico de Putin

Drones ucranianos atacaron San Petersburgo horas antes de que Vladimir Putin inaugurara su foro económico, según BBC. El evento busca atraer inversión extranjera.

WH News Jul 31, 2026

Conflicts & Security

At Least 5 Family Members Killed in Russian Missile Strike, Zelensky Says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described a Russian missile attack that killed at least five members of the same family as a 'horrific crime', according to the BBC.

WH News Jul 30, 2026

Leaders

Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed extending his presidential term by another year, according to Confidencial Nicaragua. The move comes amid a political climate where opposition candidates are detained, disqualified, or forced into exile, BBC reports.

WH News Jul 30, 2026

Europe

Missile That Left Crater in Poland Likely Russian, Says PM

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said an object that crashed into a field in eastern Poland was probably a Russian missile, according to the BBC.

WH News Jul 30, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Russia charges Telegram founder with terrorism, issues arrest warrant

Russia has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism, according to the BBC. The FSB accused the messaging app of being used for recruitment by Ukrainian secret services.

WH News Jul 29, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

US Walks Out of UN Security Council Meeting During France’s Remarks

The US delegation walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Monday, in protest at comments made by France that compared Washington's voting on human rights to that of authoritarian states, according to BBC.

WH News Jul 29, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Pinochet-Era Soldier Jailed for Killing Folk Singer Víctor Jara

A retired colonel from the Pinochet dictatorship has been jailed for the 1973 murder of Chilean folk singer Víctor Jara, according to Chilean authorities.

WH News Jul 27, 2026

Europe

Ukraine Dismisses Iranian Threats After Caspian Sea Strike

Ukraine has dismissed Iranian threats of retaliation following Kyiv's targeting of an Iranian cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea, marking the first direct link between the wars in Iran and Ukraine.

WH News Jul 27, 2026

Europe

Ukrainian Drones Strike Russia’s Belgorod

Ukrainian drones struck the Russian city of Belgorod, wounding at least 12 people, according to local authorities. The attack occurred near the Ukrainian border on July 27, 2026.

WH News Jul 27, 2026

Leaders

UK Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine Ahead of Zelensky Visit

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to continue the UK's 'unwavering' support for Ukraine ahead of a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, according to the BBC.

WH News Jul 27, 2026

Europe

Volker Turk Secures UN Rights Term Despite Israel and US Objections

Volker Turk has been re-elected as United Nations human rights chief for another four-year term, despite strong objections from the United States, Russia, and Israel, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Jul 25, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv

Ten people were killed and around 100 injured when Russia struck a drone exhibition near Kyiv. Attorney General Ruslan Kravchenko called the attack a war crime, according to DW.com.

WH News Jul 25, 2026