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Big Tech

Russian Couple Arrested After Climbing Empire State Building

A Russian couple was arrested after climbing the Empire State Building in New York as part of a marriage proposal, according to a report.

WH News Jul 1, 2026

Europe

Ukrainian Charged in Germany Over Nord Stream Blasts

A 50-year-old Ukrainian national has been charged in Germany in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, according to German media reports.

WH News Jul 1, 2026

Europa

WM 2026: Deutschlands Auslöser für Diskussion um Trainer

Deutschlands frühes Ausscheiden bei der WM 2026 löst eine Debatte um Julian Nagelsmanns Zukunft aus, berichtet BBC.

WH News Jun 30, 2026

Europe

Manhunt After Bomb Injures Ukrainian Oligarch in Monaco

A manhunt is under way in southern France after a parcel bomb exploded in Monaco, severely injuring a Ukrainian businessman and two others, according to French media reports.

WH News Jun 30, 2026

Europe

Putin admits fuel shortages from Ukrainian strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a rare admission that fuel shortages in the country are being caused by Ukrainian strikes. According to independent Russian outlet Mediazona, 56 Russian regions are currently enforcing fuel restrictions.

WH News Jun 29, 2026

Basketball

Snow in NW US, 40C Heat in Europe, and Arctic Cold Head Toward Texas

A strong cold front brought snow to parts of the north-western US, where temperatures dropped 10C below normal, while Germany and Poland prepare for 40C heat. A separate Arctic cold snap is expected to hit Texas this weekend.

WH News Jun 29, 2026

Europe

Putin Rejects Limits on Long-Range Strikes in Russia-Ukraine War

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukraine’s proposals to limit the use of long-range missiles and cease hostilities, according to an interview with state television on Sunday.

WH News Jun 29, 2026

Olympics & More

2026 NHL draft grades: Best and worst picks

The 2026 NHL draft saw standout selections and missed opportunities, with the San Jose Sharks earning top marks for their strategic picks. Toronto chose Gavin McKenna at No. 1, while several teams left value on the board.

WH News Jun 28, 2026

Markets

Leon Black Walks Out of Epstein Investigation Hearing

Billionaire investor Leon Black walked out of a closed-door hearing with the congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein after refusing to answer questions on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), according to lawmakers.

WH News Jun 27, 2026

Américas

Ecuador vence a Alemania 2-1 y avanza a octavos

Ecuador venció a Alemania 2-1 en un partido dramático y logró un lugar en los octavos de final del Mundial 2026.

WH News Jun 26, 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

Europe

Ukraine strikes knock out power in key city in Russian-occupied Crimea

Ukrainian drones targeted the main power substation in Sevastopol, Russian-occupied Crimea, knocking out electricity in the city, according to Moscow-installed governor Mikhail Razvozhayev.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Russia’s Warnings and War Fuel Shortages

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused NATO of preparing for war against Russia, according to NTV.

WH News Jun 24, 2026

Baseball

EU hosts Taliban officials for first talks on deportations

The EU held its first-ever talks with Taliban officials in Brussels on Tuesday, focusing on the return of Afghan nationals, despite not recognizing the group as Afghanistan's legitimate government.

WH News Jun 23, 2026

Europe

Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine’s Donbas

Russian forces have advanced into Kostyantynivka, a city seen as vital to capturing Ukraine's Donbas region, according to BBC reports. Ukrainian officials claim they still control the area, despite acknowledging the presence of around 130 Russian soldiers inside the city.

WH News Jun 22, 2026