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Discovery

Cannabis Commercialisation, Not Decriminalisation, Drives Usage: Study

Cannabis commercialisation increases usage and mental health issues, but decriminalisation does not, according to a new study.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Markets

Protesters Rally Against World Cup Sponsor Hyundai Before Mexico Match

Protesters will rally against World Cup sponsor Hyundai before the Mexico vs. South Korea match in Guadalajara, due to the automaker's business ties with the South American mining company Ternium.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Corporate

Titan Sub Design Flaws and Groupthink Central to Disaster

Canadian safety officials have issued a damning report on the catastrophic final voyage of the Titan submersible, finding that the US company behind the expedition was overcome by “groupthink” and “confirmation bias,” according to the report.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Public Health

Daveigh Chase, Lilo & Stitch Voice, Dies at 35

Former child star Daveigh Chase, known for voicing Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and portraying Samara Morgan in The Ring, has died at age 35 from meningitis and a blood infection that led to sepsis, according to her boyfriend.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

África

Fallece Abdullah Ibrahim, pianista sudafricano a los 91 años

El compositor y pianista sudafricano Abdullah Ibrahim falleció a los 91 años, anunció su familia el lunes. Murió en Alemania tras una breve enfermedad.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Europa

Trump: ‘Ich bin der Boss’ – G7 verspricht Ukraine-Unterstützung

US-Präsident Donald Trump erklärte am 15. Juni auf dem G7-Gipfel in Frankreich: 'Ich bin der Boss'. Gleichzeitig versprachen die Staatschefs Unterstützung für die Ukraine und neue Sanktionen gegen Russland.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

US-Politik

Bolsonaro-Sohn zu vier Jahren Haft verurteilt

Brasiliens Oberstes Gericht hat Eduardo Bolsonaro zu vier Jahren und zwei Monaten Haft verurteilt.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Europe

Trump ‘I’m the boss’ comment as U.S. warms Ukraine support

U.S. President Donald Trump told G7 leaders 'I'm the boss' at a June 15 summit in France, as the group pledged support for Ukraine and imposed fresh sanctions on Russia. According to UnionLeader.com.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Medicine

Search for 6-Year-Old Ebola Patient After DR Congo Hospital Attack

Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are searching for a six-year-old Ebola patient and her mother after armed men stormed the hospital where they were being treated, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

US Politics

Eduardo Bolsonaro Sentenced to 4 Years for US Interference Allegations

Brazil’s supreme court has sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro to four years and two months in prison for seeking U.S. interference in his father’s coup trial, according to The Guardian.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Africa

South African Jazz Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim Dies at 91

South African jazz composer and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim has died at the age of 91, his family announced on Monday. He passed away peacefully in Germany after a short illness.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Europe

Norway’s Crown Princess Undergoes Lung Transplant

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has successfully undergone a lung transplant, the Norwegian royal palace announced. The operation followed months of declining health due to cystic fibrosis.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Middle East

Iran Sends Tankers Loaded with Oil Past US Blockade Line

Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US military blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, according to ship-tracking data. This move comes despite the US confirming the blockade will remain in effect until a deal with Iran is signed.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Fútbol

Messi anota un triplete histórico y iguala récord de Klose

Lionel Messi marcó un triplete en la victoria de Argentina 3-0 sobre Argelia, igualando a Miroslav Klose con 16 goles en Mundiales.

WH News Jun 17, 2026

Football

Magical Lionel Messi hat-trick sets World Cup records

Lionel Messi scored a magical hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, tying Miroslav Klose as the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 16 goals.

WH News Jun 17, 2026