UK

Politik & Recht

Chagos-Inseln-Abkommen jetzt politisch unmöglich, sagt britischer Minister

Ein Abkommen zur Übertragung der Souveränität der Chagos-Inseln an Mauritius gilt jetzt als 'politisch unmöglich', sagte ein britischer Außenminister, da der entsprechende Gesetzentwurf den parlamentarischen Prozess nicht vollenden wird.

WH News 13. Apr. 2026

Policy & Law

Chagos Islands Treaty Now ‘Impossible’ as UK Minister Announces Stalemate

A treaty to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has become 'impossible to agree at political level,' according to a UK Foreign Office minister, as the corresponding bill will not complete its passage through parliament.

WH News 13. Apr. 2026

Conflicts & Security

Spanish PM’s Wife Charged With Corruption in $1.8M Case

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife, Begoña Gómez, has been charged with corruption after a two-year probe, according to a court ruling.

WH News 13. Apr. 2026

Baseball

Pope Leo XIV Becomes First Pope to Visit Algeria on Africa Tour

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to visit Algeria, starting an 11-day tour of Africa that highlights the continent's growing significance to the Catholic Church, according to the BBC.

WH News 13. Apr. 2026

África

Papa León XIV visita Argelia en señal de creciente importancia de África para la Iglesia Católica

El Papa León XIV ha llegado a Argelia para la primera visita papal al país, pidiendo la paz en la primera parada de un recorrido por África que señala el creciente peso del continente en la Iglesia Católica, según The Guardian.

WH News 13. Apr. 2026

Afrika

Papst Leo XIV besucht Algerien – Afrika wird zur Priorität der katholischen Kirche

Papst Leo XIV hat Algerien für den ersten päpstlichen Besuch des Landes erreicht und ruft auf zur Friedensbereitschaft, wie The Guardian berichtet.

WH News 13. Apr. 2026

アフリカ

レオ14世教皇、アルジェリア訪問　カトリック教会のアフリカへの関心高まる

レオ14世教皇がアルジェリアを訪問し、アフリカでの初の教皇訪問となった。カトリック教会にとってアフリカの重要性が高まっていることを示すものとして、『ガーディアン』が報じた。

WH News 13. Apr. 2026

Europe

Hungary’s PM-in-waiting Magyar Vows to Reform After Orban’s Defeat

Hungary’s prime minister-in-waiting, Peter Magyar, has pledged to restore relations with the European Union and implement domestic reforms following a landslide election victory that ended Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News 13. Apr. 2026

Staatschefs

Ex-Nigerianischer Ölminister leugnet Bestechung

Ein ehemaliger nigerianischer Ölminister, der wegen Luxusreisen im Vereinigten Königreich angeklagt wird, hat die Vorwürfe von Bestechungen zurückgewiesen, berichtet die BBC.

WH News 13. Apr. 2026

Leaders

Ex-Nigerian Minister Denies Taking Bribes Amid Luxury Spending Claims

A former Nigerian oil minister accused of enjoying luxury stays in the UK in exchange for government contracts has denied taking bribes, according to the BBC.

WH News 13. Apr. 2026

Middle East

UK Military College Seeks Distance from Israeli Ban Amid Gaza War

The United Kingdom’s decision to ban Israelis from a top military college over Israel’s war on Gaza prompted concern about the college’s reputation, with its leadership seeking to distance the institution from the decision, according to emails obtained by Al Jazeera.

WH News 13. Apr. 2026

Elections

Carney’s Perception as Wartime Leader Gains Momentum in Canada

Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, is on the brink of securing a majority government, with his Liberal party poised to win at least two closely watched byelections and courting an 'almost unprecedented' string of defections from rival parties, according to The Guardian.

WH News 13. Apr. 2026

Leaders

Carney on Verge of Liberal Majority as By-Elections Near

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals are on the verge of securing a slim majority in the House of Commons, according to the BBC, if they win three key by-elections being held on Monday.

WH News 13. Apr. 2026

Europe

Hungary’s Jubilation: Orbán Ousted, Moscow Cold, $30M Estate Under Scrutiny

Hungary's historic election result saw Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ousted after 16 years in power, according to BBC reporter Katya Adler. The jubilation in Budapest left Moscow cold as the new government promises to weaken ties with Russia.

WH News 13. Apr. 2026

Leaders

Starmer Says UK Will Not Support US Blockade of Hormuz

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that the UK will not support the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News 13. Apr. 2026