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Cambridge-Professor Jason Arday tritt zurück: 97 Seiten Plagiate

Cambridge-Professor Jason Arday ist zurückgetreten, nachdem ihm akademische Fehltritte vorgeworfen wurden. Laut BBC wurde nach neuen Erkenntnissen über seine akademischen Qualifikationen eine offizielle Untersuchung eingeleitet.

WH News 6. Aug. 2026

Conflicts & Security

Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid plagiarism controversy

Cambridge professor Jason Arday has resigned amid allegations of academic misconduct. According to the BBC, a formal inquiry was launched following new information about his academic qualifications and honorary appointments.

WH News 6. Aug. 2026

Asia Pacific

Ex-Leader Hasina Gambles on Return to Bangladesh Despite Death Penalty

Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country after being ousted in August 2024, is considering a return despite facing a death penalty for her alleged role in violent crackdowns, according to BBC reports.

WH News 5. Aug. 2026

Raumfahrt & Innovation

Sprengstoffdrohne am Flughafen Leipzig/Halle entdeckt

Eine Drohne mit Sprengstoff wurde am Flughafen Leipzig/Halle gefunden, wie die Polizei mitteilte. Ein zweiter unbekannter Gegenstand stieß mit einem Frachtflugzeug zusammen.

WH News 5. Aug. 2026

Africa

South Africa Plans Rules for Ex-Leaders’ Foreign Trips

South Africa's foreign minister has proposed new rules for former heads of state traveling abroad, citing a need for transparency, according to BBC.

WH News 5. Aug. 2026

Innovation

Drone with Explosives Found at German Airport

A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at Leipzig/Halle Airport, according to police. A second unidentified object also collided with a cargo aircraft near the same airport.

WH News 5. Aug. 2026

Corporate

El Niño Could Push 50M into Acute Hunger by 2027

About 50 million people could be pushed into acute hunger before the end of next year due to a rapidly developing El Niño weather system, according to recent forecasting.

WH News 5. Aug. 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Spain’s African Enclaves Ceuta and Melilla at Center of Migration Crisis

More than 50,000 migrants surged into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week, sparking tensions between Spain and Morocco, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News 5. Aug. 2026

Fußball

Ted Lasso kehrt mit Frauenfußball-Team zurück

Im August 2026 startet die vierte und letzte Staffel von 'Ted Lasso', in der der Titelheld ein Frauenfußballteam trainiert.

WH News 5. Aug. 2026

Football

Ted Lasso Returns with Women’s Football Challenge in Season 4

In August 2026, Apple TV+ releases the fourth and final season of 'Ted Lasso', with the titular character taking on a new challenge by coaching a women's football team. This marks the first time in the series that Lasso will lead a team of female athletes.

WH News 5. Aug. 2026

Europe

Ariana Grande Decision Withdraw From London Musical Role

Ariana Grande has decided to withdraw from the upcoming London revival of Sunday in the Park With George, according to her representative. The production will recast the role, with the show still set to open in summer 2027.

WH News 5. Aug. 2026

Europe

EU Commends Spain’s Swift Response to Ceuta Migrant Crisis

The European Union has praised Spain's 'swift response' to the migrant crisis in Ceuta, following a meeting of the bloc's interior ministers on Tuesday, according to the BBC.

WH News 4. Aug. 2026