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Africa

South African Special Forces Charged in Detective’s Murder

Seven members of South Africa's special forces and one military police officer have been charged with murdering Lt Col Frans Mathipa in August 2023. The BBC has been given exclusive access to the prosecution's case.

WH News Aug 10, 2026

Américas

22.000 personas evacuadas por incendios fuera de control en Canadá

El gobierno federal de Canadá anunció asistencia urgente para Columbia Británica tras 102 incendios que forzaron la evacuación de 22.000 personas. Casi la mitad de los fuegos están fuera de control.

WH News Aug 10, 2026

Amerikas

Kanadische Regierung unterstützt BC bei 102 Bränden

Die kanadische Regierung hat nach 102 Waldbränden in British Columbia dringende Hilfe genehmigt. Etwa 22 000 Menschen mussten ihre Häuser verlassen.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Konflikte & Sicherheit

Deutschland warnt vor täglicher hybriden Kriegsführung

Nach dem Fund eines mit Sprengstoff beladenen Drohnes nahe einer Bundeswehrbasis warnt der Innenminister vor täglicher hybriden Kriegsführung.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Naher Osten

Palestinenser: Kein Kurswechsel nach Netanjahus Entscheidung

Palestinenser in Gaza sagen, dass der israelische Premierminister Benjamin Netanjahu das US-gestützte 15-Punkte-Plan abgelehnt hat, was die Unsicherheit über das Ende des Krieges verschärft, meldet Al Jazeera.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Middle East

Palestinians Say Netanyahu’s Decision Leaves ‘No Clear Path’ to Peace

Palestinians in Gaza say Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of the US-backed 15-point plan has deepened uncertainty over an end to the war, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Germany warns of ‘daily hybrid warfare’ after explosive drone found

Germany’s interior minister said hybrid warfare is now a 'daily reality,' following the discovery of an explosive-laden drone near a military base. The incident has sparked concerns across NATO and the EU.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Americas

Canadian Government Steps in as 102 Wildfires Force 22,000 to Evacuate

Canada’s federal government has announced urgent assistance for British Columbia after 102 wildfires forced about 22,000 people to flee their homes. Nearly half of the fires are categorized as 'out of control', according to the BC Wildfire Service.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Naher Osten

Netanyahu lehnt Trump-Plan für Gaza ab: Kein Abzug vor Waffenstillstand

Der israelische Premierminister Benjamin Netanyahu hat den 15-Punkte-Friedensplan der USA für Gaza abgelehnt. Israel werde nicht abziehen, bis Hamas vollständig entwaffnet sei.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident

Two drones were spotted near a military base in western Germany days after an explosive-laden device was discovered at Leipzig airport, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Elections

Ecuador charges ex-minister over presidential candidate assassination case

Ecuador has charged a former minister and others in connection with the 2024 assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Leaders

Obama and El Paso: Calls for Action and Peace

Former U.S. President Barack Obama criticized the language of hate following a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, where 22 people, many of them Mexican, were killed by a 21-year-old white man.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Amerikas

Kanadische Wildfeuer: 20.000 Evakuierte in British Columbia

In British Columbia wurde der Notstand ausgerufen, nachdem ein rasch verbreitendes Wildfeuer Tausende vertrieben hat.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Americas

Canada Wildfire Rages as 20,000 Evacuate, ‘Brace for Worst’ Warned

A state of emergency has been declared in British Columbia after a wildfire doubled in size since Friday, displacing thousands and prompting officials to warn residents to 'brace for the worst', according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Heritage

Ancient Roman Shipwreck Discovered Off Sicily

Italian divers have discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily, believed to be more than 2,000 years old, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 9, 2026