US – World Headlines

Colombia Goes to Polls in Election Pitting Petro Ally Against Pro-Trump Candidates

Colombians are voting in the first round of the 2026 presidential election, pitting outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s ally against pro-Trump candidates advocating for a tougher stance on armed groups, according to The Guardian.

WH News May 31, 2026

Africa

South Africa Made to Look Foolish Over World Cup Visa Issues

South Africa's sports minister has criticized the country's football association for a visa-related travel delay ahead of the World Cup, saying the situation has made the nation 'look like fools'.

WH News May 31, 2026

Elections

Colombia Votes in Presidential Election with US Relations at Stake

Colombia's presidential election could redefine the country's relations with the US, according to BBC.

WH News May 31, 2026

Diplomatie & Handel

Ecuador beschuldigt: Einflussnahme auf Wahl in Kolumbien

Kolumbiens Außenministerium wirft dem ecuadorianischen Präsidenten vorsätzliche Einmischung in die bevorstehende Wahl vor, nachdem dieser einem rechten Kandidaten Zollabbau versprochen hat.

WH News May 31, 2026

Baseball

Star-Wars-Editorin Marcia Lucas stirbt im Alter von 80 Jahren

Die Oscar-Preisträgerin für die Bearbeitung des Original-„Star Wars“-Films, Marcia Lucas, ist im Alter von 80 Jahren gestorben. Ihre Familie würdigt sie als Pionierin für Frauen im Film.

WH News May 31, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Ecuador Accused of Meddling in Colombian Election with Tariff Vow

Colombia's foreign ministry has accused Ecuador's president of 'deliberate interference' in its forthcoming election after he promised a right-wing candidate he would lift tariffs, according to the BBC.

WH News May 31, 2026

Baseball

Oscar-Winning Star Wars Editor Marcia Lucas Dies at 80

Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of the original Star Wars film, has died at the age of 80, her family announced.

WH News May 31, 2026

Corporate

Universal Rejects Bill Ackman’s Takeover Bid

Universal Music Group has rejected a takeover bid by billionaire Bill Ackman's investment firm, according to the BBC.

WH News May 31, 2026

Psychische Gesundheit

Rick und Morty Saison 9: Tieferer Charakter, kontroverse Reaktionen

Rick und Morty Saison 9 bietet eine stärker zusammenhängende Storyline als vorherige Staffeln. Zehn Episoden widmen sich Ricks psychischer Gesundheit und Charakterentwicklung.

WH News May 31, 2026

Cine

Pelicula de Curry Barker, ‘Obsession’, supera los 75 millones

La película de horror debutante de Curry Barker, 'Obsession', ha recaudado 79,7 millones de dólares en sus primeras dos semanas, según Box Office Mojo. Jason Blum, productor, la llama un éxito único en el género de terror.

WH News May 31, 2026

Space

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Rocket Explodes in Massive Fireball

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded in a massive fireball during a prelaunch test on May 29, 2026, in Florida, raising concerns about its role in NASA’s moon missions. According to Blue Origin, all personnel were safe, but the explosion damaged Launch Complex 36, the rocket’s only launch site.

WH News May 30, 2026