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Americas

U.S. Officer Accused of Killing 3 in Mexico Arrested at Border

A U.S. Border Patrol agent has been arrested near the U.S.-Mexico border after a fatal shooting involving a smuggling operation, according to the FBI.

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US Politics

Judge Approves Trump’s South Sudan TPS Termination

A federal judge has approved the Trump administration's effort to end temporary protected status (TPS) for South Sudanese nationals in the United States, according to a ruling from US district judge Patti Saris.

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Mental Health

Sophia Laforteza Steps Away from Katseye Amid Health Priorities

Katseye vocalist Sophia Laforteza has announced she will temporarily step away from the popular girl group over mental health concerns, according to HYBE x Geffen Records.

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US Politics

Hunter Biden Tells BBC Pardon Was ‘Not Good’ for America or Legacy

Hunter Biden has told the BBC he is 'the most privileged person there is' after receiving a presidential pardon from his father, former US President Joe Biden, acknowledging it was not a good choice for America or his father's legacy.

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Asia Pacific

Thai PM Vows Stricter Gun Laws After 8 Killed in Shooting

Thailand's prime minister has vowed to introduce new gun control laws following a shooting by a 14-year-old on the outskirts of Bangkok that left eight people dead and 22 injured, according to BBC.

WH News Aug 8, 2026

Space

Perseid Meteor Shower and Partial Solar Eclipse to Light Up Skies

The peak of the Perseid meteor shower is expected on Aug. 12 to 13, with a partial solar eclipse also set to occur, according to the Canadian Space Agency.

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US Politics

Cassidy Backs Blanche for Attorney General

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy announced he will support Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, clearing the way for his confirmation despite opposition from two GOP senators. According to NBC News and CBS News.

WH News Aug 8, 2026

Internet & Apps

Meta muss 567 Mio. Dollar zahlen – Kindermentalgesundheit

Ein Gericht in New Mexico hat Meta aufgefordert, 567 Millionen Dollar in einen Fonds einzuzahlen, um die negativen Auswirkungen auf die psychische Gesundheit von Kindern zu bekämpfen.

WH News Aug 7, 2026

US-Politik

Über 300.000 Haitianer verlieren Schutzstatus

US-Behörden bereiten Festnahmen und Abschiebungen von Haitianern vor, nachdem der Supreme Court den Schutzstatus unter TPS beendet hat.

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US Politics

Haitians Face Arrest and Deportation as TPS Protections Removed

Hundreds of thousands of Haitians now face arrest and deportation after the Trump administration removed their temporary protected status, according to a report from The Guardian.

WH News Aug 7, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Mexico and Peru Restore Diplomatic Ties After 2025 Asylum Dispute

Mexico and Peru have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations after a dispute over the granting of asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, according to a joint statement released on 7 August.

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Internet & Apps

Meta Ordered to Pay $567M in New Mexico Child Safety Case

A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a fund aimed at addressing the adverse mental health impacts from its social media platforms, according to The Guardian.

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Diplomacia y Comercio

EE.UU. impone arancel del 15% a material clave para chips

El presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, firmó el jueves un decreto que impone un arancel del 15% a productos importados fabricados con polisilicio, un material esencial para semiconductores y paneles solares, según la BBC.

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Diplomatie & Handel

Trump erhebt 15% Zoll auf Chip-Material gegen China

US-Präsident Donald Trump unterzeichnete am Donnerstag einen Präsidentenerlass, der einen 15-prozentigen Zoll auf importierte Produkte aus Polykristallinsilizium erhebt, ein entscheidendes Material für Halbleiter und Solarpaneele, meldete die BBC.

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Asien-Pazifik

Jugendproteste in Jharkhand: Forderung nach Neuausrichtung der Prüfungen

In Jharkhand, Indien, tobt eine neue Jugendbewegung, bei der Demonstranten eine Reform des staatlichen Prüfungssystems fordern.

WH News Aug 7, 2026