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US Politics

Trump asks Congress for billions for Iran war, after tension with Republicans

The White House has asked lawmakers to approve $87.6bn (£66.5bn), mostly for 'urgent needs' connected with the US war on Iran, a day after Congress passed a resolution rebuking the military action.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Diplomatie & Handel

Rubio: Golfstaaten lehnen Gebühren im Hormuz-Straßengraben ab

Der US-Außenminister Marco Rubio erklärte am 23. Juni, dass der Hormuz-Straßengraben ein 'internationaler Seeweg' sei und keine Nation, auch nicht Iran, rechtlich Gebühren erheben dürfe.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Americas

World Cup Group Stage: Key Matches, Outcomes, and Retirements

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage reaches its final days, several key matches will determine who advances to the knockout rounds. Teams like the U.S., Mexico, and Colombia are in strong positions, while others face early exits and emotional retirements.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Music

The Rock on Health Scare, WWE’s Tribal Chief, and Rock Band Earnings

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson revealed a recent health scare involving a painful swelling in his testicle, which doctors initially feared could be testicular cancer. Meanwhile, WWE’s Roman Reigns has enjoyed a record-breaking reign as Tribal Chief, and AC/DC topped 2026's rock touring earnings.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Diplomatie & Handel

Zwei Erdbeben in Venezuela: 7,2 und 7,5 Magnitude

Rettungsteams eilen nach Venezuela, nachdem zwei starke Erdbeben die nördliche Küste zerstört haben. Über 100 Gebäude stürzten ein.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Policy & Law

‘Constitutional coup’ claims as Zimbabwe senate approves extending presidential term

Zimbabwe’s senate has approved constitutional amendments to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, a move critics have called a 'constitutional coup.' The changes, passed 75-4 on Wednesday, will allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Art

Rubio: Gulf Countries Oppose Hormuz Strait Tolls

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Gulf countries do not support imposing tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Al Jazeera. His comments came during a regional tour following US-Iran talks.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Americas

Venezuelans ‘Paralysed by Fear’ After 7.2- and 7.5-Magnitude Earthquakes

Residents of Caracas describe terror and loss after a pair of powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela's northern coast, according to The Guardian.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Venezuela’s Rescue Teams Race as Earthquakes Wreak Havoc

Rescue teams are racing to Venezuela’s shattered northern coast after nearly simultaneous 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck, according to The Guardian. The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said the Department of Defense would help deploy search and rescue teams to the affected region.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Africa

South Africa Police Corruption Figure Pleads Guilty to 360m Rand Fraud

Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala, a key figure in a major South Africa police corruption inquiry, has pleaded guilty to corruption, fraud, and money-laundering charges as part of a deal with state prosecutors, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Venezuela Earthquake a Devastating Blow Amid Political Uncertainty

A powerful earthquake has struck Venezuela at a time of political uncertainty following the U.S. military's removal of President Nicolás Maduro, according to BBC.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Energy & Commodities

Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels as supply concerns ease

Oil prices have dropped to levels last seen before the start of the Iran war, with Brent crude falling to $72.24 a barrel, slightly below the price before the conflict began on February 28.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Europa

Zehn Jahre nach Brexit: Starmer tritt zurück

Zehn Jahre nach dem Brexit-Referendum trat der britische Premierminister Keir Starmer zurück. Die Debatte um den EU-Austritt hält an.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

Dos muertos en Líbano tras tregua con Israel

El Ministerio de Salud de Líbano informó que soldados israelíes mataron a dos personas en el sur del país, el primer incidente mortal desde la tregua con Hezbollah.

WH News Jun 25, 2026

Konflikte & Sicherheit

Zwei Tote in Süd-Libanon nach Waffenstillstand

Israelische Soldaten haben zwei Menschen in Süd-Libanon getötet, wie das libanesische Gesundheitsministerium meldet. Es ist der erste Todesfall seit einem Waffenstillstand zwischen Israel und Hisbollah.

WH News Jun 25, 2026