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Ecuador Sentences Ex-President Moreno to 5 Years in Bribery Case

An Ecuadorian court has sentenced former President Lenin Moreno to five years in prison for bribery in a case tied to the construction of the country’s largest hydroelectric plant, according to the public prosecutor’s office.

WH News Aug 29, 2026

Afrika

Kenianische Polizei setzt Tränengas gegen Demonstranten in Nairobi ein

Kenianische Polizei setzte Tränengas gegen Demonstranten in Nairobi ein, die gegen höhere Zollgebühren protestieren, berichtet Al Jazeera.

WH News Aug 29, 2026

Américas

Oposición venezolana enojada por reportes de interés estadounidense en petróleo

La oposición venezolana reacciona con preocupación ante informes de que Estados Unidos busca un gran interés en los recursos de petróleo y gas del país.

WH News Aug 28, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Anne Marie Wolfe and Anne Collins Remembered for Generosity and Family

Anne Marie Wolfe, a devoted wife and mother, passed away leaving behind a large family and a legacy of love and music. Anne Collins, a philanthropist and generous donor to the University of Maine, died at 88.

WH News Aug 28, 2026

Elections

Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville Push for AI Voice Cloning Law

Actors including Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville are urging the UK government to introduce legislation on AI voice cloning, citing concerns over the unauthorized use of actors' voices. According to BBC reports, a campaign co-founded by audiobook narrator Alice Sockett highlights the issue as an 'existential threat' to the industry.

WH News Aug 28, 2026

Asien-Pazifik

Indonesier fordern Korruptionsbekämpfung: 18.500 Polizisten im Einsatz

Tausende Indonesier marschierten auf das Parlament, um eine härtere Korruptionsbekämpfung zu fordern. Demonstranten verlangen ein Gesetz zur Konfiszierung von Vermögen korrupter Beamter.

WH News Aug 28, 2026

Fußball

Barcelona storniert Tribut an WM-Team wegen Katalonien-Fahnen

Barcelona stellte kurzfristig sein geplantes Tribut an das spanische WM-Team ein, nachdem Fans katalonische Unabhängigkeitsfahnen zeigten.

WH News Aug 28, 2026

TV & Streaming

GTA 6 Pre-Order Details and Leaks Emerge

Grand Theft Auto VI is drawing global attention ahead of its November 19, 2026 release, with exclusive previews, leaked gameplay, and special pre-order offers emerging in the lead-up to the Netflix showcase on August 27.

WH News Aug 27, 2026

Corporate

Meta’s $18bn settlement may hasten reckoning for child safety

Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle claims that its platforms harm children, according to BBC. The trial, which lasted five days, involved millions of internal documents and highlighted concerns over Meta's approach to youth safety.

WH News Aug 27, 2026

Europa

Familia real noruega se reúne al lado de Harald

El rey Harald V de Noruega se encuentra en estado 'muy grave' en el hospital, según informó la casa real.

WH News Aug 27, 2026

Baseball

162 Tote bei Flutkatastrophe in Nepal und Tibet

Eine tödliche Gletscherlawine und Schlammlawine in Nepal und Tibet hat zahlreiche Todesopfer und weitreichende Zerstörung verursacht. Rettungskräfte suchen weiter nach Vermissten.

WH News Aug 27, 2026

Baseball

Deadly Nepal-Tibet floods: What we know so far

A deadly glacial collapse and debris flow in Nepal and Tibet has led to significant casualties and widespread destruction. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with at least 162 confirmed deaths and hundreds missing.

WH News Aug 27, 2026

Space

Rare Partial Lunar Eclipse to Turn Moon Red Over UK

A rare partial lunar eclipse will turn the Moon red in UK skies on Friday, with 93% of the Moon expected to be in Earth's shadow at its peak. According to BBC.

WH News Aug 27, 2026

Personal Finance

Radiation link in flight attendant’s breast cancer, French court finds

A French court has recognized cosmic radiation as a carcinogenic risk for flight crews, linking it to a flight attendant's breast cancer. This landmark ruling sets a precedent for similar claims.

WH News Aug 26, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Rupert Grint to Return to Harry Potter in Broadway Play

Rupert Grint will reprise his role as Ron Weasley in the Broadway production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,' marking a return to the franchise more than a decade after the film series ended, according to Filmstarts.

WH News Aug 26, 2026