UK

Europe

Norway’s Crown Princess Undergoes Lung Transplant

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant, the Norwegian royal palace announced. The operation followed months of declining health due to cystic fibrosis.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Internet & Apps

UK under-16s social media ban: Five key questions

The UK government is considering a ban on social media for children under 16, raising questions about enforcement, scope, and exceptions. According to government statements and regulatory reports.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Middle East

Jerusalem’s Holiest Site Faces Status Quo Threat

The status quo at Jerusalem's holiest site is under threat as Israeli nationalists defy long-standing agreements, according to BBC.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Leaders

Equatorial Guinea Government Resigns After Missing 10% of Targets

Equatorial Guinea's government has resigned after barely meeting 10% of its targets, according to Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Konflikte & Sicherheit

Sierra-Leone-First-Lady lehnt Kritik an Genitalverstümmelung ohne Daten ab

Die First Lady von Sierra Leone, Fatima Maada Bio, lehnt eine öffentliche Verurteilung der Genitalverstümmelung (FGM) ab, solange sie nicht „zuverlässige Daten“ über die Schäden sieht.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Conflicts & Security

England Faces Croatia in 2026 World Cup Opener

England faces Croatia in a highly anticipated World Cup 2026 opener at Dallas Stadium on June 17, with up to 15,000 England fans expected to attend, according to the UK Football Policing Unit.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Konflikte & Sicherheit

Gewalt gegen Schulen steigt um 40 Prozent

Angriffe auf Schulen, Schüler und Lehrkräfte weltweit stiegen 2024 und 2025 um 40 Prozent, wie eine neue Studie zeigt.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

분쟁·안보

학교 폭력 40% 증가… 전 세계 8,556건 기록

2024~2025년 전 세계 학교 폭력이 40% 증가해 8,556건 발생하고 1만600명 이상이 다친 것으로 나타났다.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Global Attacks on Schools, Pupils Up 40% in 2024–2025

Violent attacks on schools, pupils, and staff worldwide rose by 40% in 2024 and 2025, with over 8,556 incidents and 10,600 people harmed, according to a new study.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Africa

Ghana Advances Reparatory Justice at Historic Conference

Ghana is hosting a conference to advance reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade, following a landmark UN resolution, according to the Guardian.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Sierra Leone First Lady Won’t Condemn FGM Without ‘Reliable Data’

Sierra Leone’s first lady, Fatima Maada Bio, has refused to condemn female genital mutilation (FGM) without seeing “reliable data” proving its harms, according to The Guardian.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Europe

German Broadcaster Removes Intro After Elon Musk Legal Threat

German public broadcaster ZDF has removed part of a report that claimed Elon Musk had called for migrants to be hunted in Northern Ireland, according to BBC.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Football

World Cup 3D Experience: Fans Get Interactive, Immersive View

The FIFA World Cup 2026 introduced a groundbreaking 3D Experience for fans in the UK, offering real-time, customizable match views powered by live data and immersive tech. Available on BBC Sport, the feature allows viewers to switch angles, rewind moments, and see the game through a player’s eyes.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Leaders

Starmer and Trump at G7: Talks, Sanctions, and Strategic Shifts

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer denied being snubbed by U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit and said the UK was ready to help open the Strait of Hormuz after a U.S.-Iran deal.

WH News Jun 16, 2026

Internet & Apps

UK Launches ‘Australia Plus’ Social Media Ban for Under-16s

The UK government is expected to announce an 'Australia-plus' social media ban for under-16s, a move aimed at protecting children online, according to The Guardian.

WH News Jun 15, 2026