Russia

Conflicts & Security

Swedish Military Seeks to Take Over Russian-Owned Estate

Sweden's armed forces have asked the government to expropriate a Russia-owned property near a naval base on security grounds, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 25, 2026

Europe

CIA Chief Travels to Moscow for Unannounced Talks

The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has travelled to Moscow for unannounced talks, according to the BBC's US news partner CBS.

WH News Aug 25, 2026

Europe

Russian Stadium Says It Won’t Host Kanye West Gigs

St. Petersburg's Gazprom Arena said it would not host Kanye West concerts scheduled for October, stating no rental agreement had been signed with promoters. According to BBC, the rapper would have been the first major Western artist to perform in Russia since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

WH News Aug 25, 2026

Europa

Reino Unido promete apoyo a Ucrania pese a amenazas rusas

El primer ministro del Reino Unido, Andy Burnham, aseguró que el país mantendrá su apoyo a Ucrania a pesar de las 'amenazas inaceptables' de Rusia durante su primera visita oficial al país.

WH News Aug 24, 2026

Europe

UK PM Burnham Vows Support for Ukraine Despite Russian ‘Threats’

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed continued support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia, during his first official visit to the country. He met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and chaired the 'coalition of the willing' set up by the UK and France.

WH News Aug 24, 2026

Europe

Russia’s second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes

Ukrainian drones targeted six logistics hubs of Ozon, Russia’s second-largest online retailer, over three nights, with fires reported and casualties confirmed in childcare centers and warehouses. According to Newsweek and a translated report from Kronen Zeitung.

WH News Aug 24, 2026

Europe

Petrol Panic Grips Central Asia as Ukraine’s Offensive Against Russia Intensifies

A Russian woman's viral video highlights the term 'fuel tourism' as fuel shortages sweep across Russia and Central Asia, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Aug 24, 2026

Asia Pacific

China Probes Formaldehyde Use to Keep Cabbages Fresh

Chinese authorities have launched an investigation into the reported use of formaldehyde to preserve cabbages for human consumption, according to state media.

WH News Aug 24, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

Burnham entrega planos de misiles a Zelensky en Kiev

El primer ministro Andy Burnham entregará planos de misiles a Ucrania durante su primera visita al extranjero, informó la BBC.

WH News Aug 24, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Burnham to hand long-range missile blueprints to Zelensky

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will hand over missile blueprints to Ukraine during his first foreign visit, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 24, 2026

Europe

Serbia Seeks International Help as Wildfires Rage

Serbia has requested international assistance from the European Union and Russia to combat wildfires sweeping the Balkans, according to a report from Al Jazeera. The country is facing a surge in blazes amid high temperatures and dry conditions.

WH News Aug 23, 2026

Leaders

Zelensky Faces Corruption Questions as Former Minister Calls for Elections

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has 'questions to answer' about corruption in his government, his former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov told the BBC. Fedorov was fired last month after reportedly falling out with the head of Ukraine's armed forces.

WH News Aug 23, 2026

Fútbol

Real Madrid vence 2-1 a Espanyol en el regreso de Mourinho

El regreso de José Mourinho al Real Madrid comenzó con una victoria 2-1 sobre Espanyol, con Carlos Espi anotando el gol decisivo en el minuto 90, según Al Jazeera.

WH News Aug 23, 2026

Fußball

Real Madrid besiegt Espanyol 2:1 in Mousis erstem Spiel

José Mouis Rückkehr zu Real Madrid begann mit einem 2:1-Sieg gegen Espanyol. Carlos Espi erzielte in der 90. Minute den Siegtreffer.

WH News Aug 23, 2026

Football

Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-1 in Jose Mourinho’s first game on return

Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid began with a 2-1 win over Espanyol, with substitute Carlos Espi scoring in the 90th minute to seal the victory, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Aug 23, 2026