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Europe

Fuel Sales Halted in Occupied Crimea as Ukraine Targets Oil Facilities

Russian-backed authorities have suspended fuel sales to the public in the occupied region of Crimea as Ukraine continues its attacks on the peninsula, according to BBC.

WH News Jun 21, 2026

Europe

Ukraine Strikes Hit Oil Facilities in Crimea and Krasnodar

At least four people have been killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on Crimea that have hit an oil depot and fuel facilities that Russia uses to supply its forces, Russian-installed authorities say.

WH News Jun 21, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Zelensky Stripped of Highest Polish Honour Over UPA Name Controversy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been stripped of Poland's highest state honour, the Order of the White Eagle, over Kyiv's decision to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 20, 2026

Travel

Gunfire and explosions heard at Niger capital’s airport

Gunfire and explosions were heard at Niger's capital airport on Thursday, according to residents and witnesses.

WH News Jun 18, 2026

Travel

Gunmen attack Niger’s biggest airport for second time in months

Gunmen attacked Niger's largest airport on Thursday morning—the second assault on the facility in less than five months, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 18, 2026

Europe

Moscow residents complain of black rain after largest Ukrainian attack hits oil refinery

Moscow residents reported black rain after a large Ukrainian attack hit an oil refinery, marking the largest such strike since the full-scale war began, according to BBC reports.

WH News Jun 18, 2026

Europe

Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since 2022 invasion

Moscow faced its largest drone attack from Kyiv since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with 194 drones shot down over the city alone, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.

WH News Jun 18, 2026

Leaders

Trump’s allies keep peace amid global tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn criticism for his aggressive stance on Greenland, linking it to his snub by the Nobel Peace Prize committee. Meanwhile, tensions with Russia and China are escalating, with allies urging calm and cooperation.

WH News Jun 18, 2026

Europe

Trump ‘I’m the boss’ comment as U.S. warms Ukraine support

U.S. President Donald Trump told G7 leaders 'I'm the boss' at a June 15 summit in France, as the group pledged support for Ukraine and imposed fresh sanctions on Russia. According to UnionLeader.com.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Europe

G7 to Boost Ukraine Air Defences, Sanctions on Russia

G7 leaders have pledged to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences and tighten sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas sectors, according to a joint statement released on Wednesday.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Conflicts & Security

England Faces Croatia in 2026 World Cup Opener

England faces Croatia in a highly anticipated World Cup 2026 opener at Dallas Stadium on June 17, with up to 15,000 England fans expected to attend, according to the UK Football Policing Unit.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Europe

Russian Artist and Putin Critic Shot Dead in Poland

A Russian artist known for his caricatures of Vladimir Putin and other Russian officials was shot dead in Biała Podlaska, Poland. The victim, Robert Kuzovkov (also known as Semyon Skrepetsky), was killed in what authorities described as a targeted attack.

WH News Jun 16, 2026

Europe

G7 Leaders Meet in France to Discuss Iran and Ukraine

G7 leaders convened in France to address the war in Ukraine and a U.S.-Iran deal, with U.S. President Donald Trump announcing an agreement to end the 3 1/2-month-old conflict. The summit includes guest nations such as Egypt, Qatar, and the UAE.

WH News Jun 16, 2026

Europe

Lukaschenko calls for compromise in Ukraine war, visits North Korea

Barely four years into the Russia-Ukraine war, Belarusian President Alexander Lukaschenko is urging both sides to seek compromise. In a recent interview, Lukaschenko said a military victory was 'unrealistic' for either side. Separately, Lukaschenko visited North Korea to strengthen ties with Kim Jong-un.

WH News Jun 16, 2026

Europe

Russian strikes kill nine and set historic cathedral in Kyiv ablaze

At least nine people have been killed in a wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine that set a major religious landmark in Kyiv on fire, officials said. The 11th Century Dormition Cathedral was significantly damaged in what President Volodymyr Zelensky called 'one of the biggest Russian crimes against Christian culture today.'

WH News Jun 15, 2026