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Leaders

Zoologist Desmond Morris Dies at 98, Legacy Lives On

Zoologist, author, and presenter Desmond Morris has died at the age of 98, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking work in natural history and surreal art, according to The Guardian.

WH News Apr 20, 2026

Asia Pacific

Japan on High Alert After 7.7 Magnitude Quake

Japan issued a tsunami warning following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, prompting evacuations and heightened vigilance in coastal areas, according to the BBC.

WH News Apr 20, 2026

중동

이란 선박 압수로 긴장 고조, 원유 가격 6% 급등

미국이 이란 국적 화물선을 아라부만에서 압수하자 이란이 보복을 경고하며 원유 가격이 6% 급등했다.

WH News Apr 20, 2026

Asia Pacific

25 Killed in Firecracker Factory Blast in India

At least 25 people were killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in Tamil Nadu, India, according to BBC Tamil, with four others seriously injured.

WH News Apr 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Carney Canada Economic Ties Under Scrutiny as US Tariffs Rise

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called close economic ties with the United States a 'weakness' amid rising U.S. tariffs, signaling a shift in Canada's trade strategy.

WH News Apr 20, 2026

Middle East

Tehran Will Never Cede Control of Strait of Hormuz, Senior Iranian Official Says

Tehran will never cede control of the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian politician told the BBC, as the country moves to enshrine its authority over the strategic waterway in law.

WH News Apr 20, 2026

Elections

Rumen Radev Looks Set to Win Bulgarian Election with 38.1%

According to an exit poll by Alpha Research, Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party is set to win Bulgaria's parliamentary election with 38.1% of the vote, according to the BBC.

WH News Apr 19, 2026

Europa

Tausende Evakuierte in Paris nach WW2-Bombe

Tausende Pariser wurden evakuiert, als eine WW2-Bombe in Colombes in einem kontrollierten Sprengvorgang gezündet wurde, berichtete die BBC.

WH News Apr 19, 2026

África

Político sudafricano Julius Malema condenado a cinco años por delito con arma

El político sudafricano Julius Malema fue condenado a cinco años de prisión por un delito relacionado con armas, un desarrollo legal y político significativo en el país.

WH News Apr 19, 2026

Afrika

Julius Malema verurteilt zu fünf Jahren Haft wegen Waffenvergehens

Der südafrikanische Politiker Julius Malema wurde zu fünf Jahren Haft verurteilt, weil er ein Waffenvergehen begangen hat.

WH News Apr 19, 2026

Leaders

Madonna Joins Sabrina Carpenter at Coachella for Surprise Performance

Madonna joined Sabrina Carpenter for a surprise performance at Coachella on Saturday, marking the 20th anniversary of her first appearance at the festival, according to BBC.

WH News Apr 19, 2026

Americas

Canadian Astronaut’s French Mots Help Heal Language Row

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen's use of French during the Artemis II mission has sparked a wave of pride and reflection across Canada, coming in the wake of a recent controversy over language use by Air Canada's former CEO, according to The Guardian.

WH News Apr 19, 2026

Africa

More Than £1bn Pledged for Sudan as Crisis Deepens

More than £1bn has been pledged for war-ravaged Sudan at a conference in Berlin, according to The Guardian, surpassing the funding target set by organizers.

WH News Apr 19, 2026

Africa

South African Politician Julius Malema Sentenced to 5-Year Jail Term

South African politician Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for a gun-related offence, marking a significant legal and political development in the country.

WH News Apr 19, 2026

Europe

Thousands of Parisians Evacuated as WWII Bomb Detonated

Thousands of Parisians were evacuated as a World War Two bomb was detonated in a controlled explosion in the northern suburb of Colombes, according to the BBC.

WH News Apr 19, 2026