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Movies

Romania’s ‘Fjord’ Wins Cannes Top Film Prize

Fjord, a drama about a Christian family in Norway by Romanian director Cristian Mungiu, has won the best film prize at the Cannes Film Festival, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News May 24, 2026

Fútbol

Estados Unidos confirma lista para Mundial 2026: Zendejas incluido

Estados Unidos presentó su lista definitiva de 26 jugadores para el Mundial 2026. Alejandro Zendejas fue incluido, mientras que Tanner Tessmann quedó fuera.

WH News May 24, 2026

Movies

Cannes Film Festival 2026: ‘Fjord’ Wins Palme d’Or

Cristian Mungiu’s 'Fjord' won the Palme d’Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking the Romanian director’s second win and the seventh consecutive Palme d’Or for distributor NEON, according to AwardsWatch.

WH News May 23, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Côte d’Ivoire wary of jihadist threat in north 10 years on from major attack

Ten years after a deadly jihadist attack in Grand Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire remains vigilant against growing threats in the north, according to The Guardian.

WH News May 23, 2026

Corporate

Bill Burr Slams Elon Musk: ‘I Am So Sick Of That Guy’

Comedian Bill Burr delivered a scathing rant about Elon Musk during his appearance on The Tonight Show, criticizing the billionaire's style and influence.

WH News May 23, 2026

Europa

Putin promete represalias tras acusar a Ucrania de ataque a residencia estudiantil

El presidente ruso Vladímir Putin prometió represalias tras acusar a Ucrania de un ataque mortal contra una residencia estudiantil en el este ocupado, según la BBC.

WH News May 23, 2026

Europa

Putin verspricht Rache nach Beschuldigungen gegen Ukraine

Russlands Präsident Wladimir Putin hat Rache gelobt nach Vorwürfen, dass die Ukraine ein Studentenwohnheim in der besetzten Ostukraine angegriffen habe, berichtet die BBC.

WH News May 23, 2026

Europe

Putin Vows Retaliation After Accusing Ukraine of Dormitory Strike

Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed retaliation after accusing Ukraine of a deadly strike on a student dormitory in an occupied part of eastern Ukraine, according to BBC.

WH News May 22, 2026

Africa

Dozens of Vehicles Burnt in Mali as Fuel Blockade Intensifies

Dozens of vehicles, including fuel tankers, have been set on fire near Mali's capital, Bamako, as jihadists enforce a fuel blockade ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday, according to the BBC.

WH News May 21, 2026

Europe

Chinese companies profit in Russia-occupied Ukraine, 80 yuan branches now

Chinese companies are supplying construction equipment to Russia-occupied areas in Ukraine, including the Azov Sea port of Mariupol, according to Al Jazeera and UNITED24 Media.

WH News May 21, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi’s Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal

Russian President Vladimir Putin returned from China without securing a deal for the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, despite more than 40 meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping over the years.

WH News May 21, 2026

Europe

Austrian Ex-Intelligence Officer Found Guilty of Spying for Russia

A former Austrian intelligence officer has been found guilty of spying for Russia, in what is being called the country's most significant spy trial in years, according to the BBC.

WH News May 21, 2026

Innovation

Lithuania Leaders Take Shelter During Drone Air Alert

Lithuania's president and prime minister took shelter during a drone air alert in Vilnius on Tuesday, causing the city to come to a standstill, according to the BBC.

WH News May 20, 2026

Conflicts & Security

UK Eases Sanctions on Russian Oil Imports as Prices Soar

The UK government said it has eased sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

WH News May 20, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Estonia Says NATO Jet Shot Down Ukrainian Drone

Estonia says a NATO fighter jet shot down a drone over its territory, which it suspects was a Ukrainian projectile knocked off course by Russian electronic jamming. According to the BBC.

WH News May 20, 2026