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Europe

Europe’s Deadly Heatwave Breaks 41.3C German Record

Europe's deadly heatwave broke Germany's temperature record at 41.3C on Friday as authorities across the continent halted public events due to health risks, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Americas

Venezuela Earthquakes Kill 920, Families Seek Survivors

More than 900 people have been killed and 3,360 others injured in the Venezuela earthquakes, according to the government, as rescuers keep searching for survivors and families wait desperately for news.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Corporate

Whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams sues Meta in 57-page complaint

Whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams has filed a 57-page lawsuit in a US district court in California, alleging that Meta's attempts to silence her violate the First Amendment. According to The Guardian, the complaint argues that an interim arbitration ruling sought by Meta is 'improper and unlawful'.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Europe

Paris restricts alcohol sales amid 40C heatwave

Paris has restricted public alcohol consumption and takeaway sales as Europe's heatwave shifts east, with temperatures in Germany expected to hit 40C. French authorities have raised health alerts to their highest level.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Europe

France Warns Even Young People’s Health at Risk Amid Heatwave

France's health minister has warned that young people are at risk during the extreme heatwave, which has led to record temperatures across the country. According to BBC.

WH News Jun 26, 2026

Africa

Kenya Families Place Flowers on Barbed Wire as Protests Mark Two-Year Anniversary

Families of those killed during Kenya's 2024 anti-government protests have placed flowers on barbed wire outside parliament, marking two years since the deadly clashes, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Middle East

UN Pauses Strait of Hormuz Evacuation Plan After Cargo Ship Attacked

The United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) has temporarily paused its ship evacuation initiative through the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel was attacked, according to Al Jazeera and Al-Monitor.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Prominente

George Michael: Musik, Wohltätigkeit und ein Vermögen von 128 Mio. $

George Michael, der britische Popstar, hinterließ ein Vermögen von über 128 Millionen Dollar. Er starb 2016 im Alter von 53 Jahren.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Celebrity

George Michael: Legacy, Philanthropy, and a $128M Net Worth

George Michael, the British pop star known for hits like 'Last Christmas,' was born on June 25, 1963, and died on December 25, 2016, at age 53. He left behind a legacy of music and charity, with a net worth of over $128 million.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Policy & Law

‘Constitutional coup’ claims as Zimbabwe senate approves extending presidential term

Zimbabwe’s senate has approved constitutional amendments to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, a move critics have called a 'constitutional coup.' The changes, passed 75-4 on Wednesday, will allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Africa

South Africa Police Corruption Figure Pleads Guilty to 360m Rand Fraud

Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala, a key figure in a major South Africa police corruption inquiry, has pleaded guilty to corruption, fraud, and money-laundering charges as part of a deal with state prosecutors, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Europe

France Raises Health Alert as Europe Heatwave Shifts East

Heatwave conditions that have affected Spain, France, and the UK are shifting eastward, with Germany and the Czech Republic warning of extreme temperatures, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Europa

Ola de calor rompe récords en Francia, Reino Unido y España

Europa sufre una ola de calor récord con temperaturas de 46.6°C en Portugal y 35.7°C en el Reino Unido. Francia y España emiten alertas rojas.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Europa

Rekordhitze: 46,6 Grad in Portugal

Europa erlebt eine heftige Hitzewelle mit Rekordtemperaturen. In Portugal stiegen die Werte auf 46,6 Grad, in Großbritannien auf 35,7 Grad.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Europe

France, Spain Hit by Record Temperatures as Heatwave Grips Europe

Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with record-breaking temperatures, including 46.6°C in Portugal and 35.7°C in the UK. France and Spain have issued high-level heat alerts.

WH News Jun 25, 2026