US – World Headlines

Trump Tells Congress Ceasefire Ends Iran War Authorization

President Donald Trump has informed Congress that US hostilities with Iran have terminated due to a ceasefire, stating he no longer needs their approval for the conflict, according to the BBC.

WH News May 1, 2026

Baseball

Vargas hält MLB-Treffer-Rekord für Venezuela

Ildemaro Vargas der Arizona Diamondbacks erweiterte seine Treffer-Serie auf 27 Spiele und stellte damit einen Rekord für Venezuela-Geborene im MLB auf.

WH News May 1, 2026

Baseball

Ildemaro Vargas breaks MLB hit streak record for Venezuela-born players

Ildemaro Vargas of the Arizona Diamondbacks extended his hitting streak to 27 games, setting a record for Venezuela-born players in Major League Baseball, according to Arizona Sports and The Killeen Daily Herald.

WH News May 1, 2026

Big Tech

Girona FC vs. Mallorca LaLiga Match Key to Survival Hopes

Girona FC, 15th in LaLiga, hosts 17th-place RCD Mallorca in a crucial match as both teams battle to avoid the relegation zone. According to Goal.com, a win for either side would significantly improve their survival prospects.

WH News May 1, 2026

Amerikas

Klimakonferenz in Santa Marta: Neuer Aufbruch gegen Fossilien?

Die kolumbianische Regierung hat eine globale Initiative gestartet, um Wirtschaften von fossilen Brennstoffen wegzuführen. Dies könnte ein Wendepunkt im Klimakrisen-Kampf sein.

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Konflikte & Sicherheit

Pentagon: Deal mit sieben KI-Unternehmen für geheime Systeme

Das US-Verteidigungsministerium hat neue Vereinbarungen mit sieben KI-Unternehmen für geheime militärische Systeme bekannt gegeben, meldet Al Jazeera.

WH News May 1, 2026

Conflicts & Security

US Imposes Sanctions on DR Congo Ex-President Kabila

The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group, according to BBC.

WH News May 1, 2026

US Politics

Brazil Congress Approves Plan to Cut Bolsonaro’s Jail Term

Brazil's Congress has overturned a veto of a bill that would drastically reduce former president Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence for plotting a coup after he lost the last election, according to the BBC.

WH News May 1, 2026

Movies

Oscar Goes Missing After Academy Award Blocked on Flight

An Academy Award-winning filmmaker lost his Oscar statuette after it was blocked from being carried on a flight and subsequently went missing, according to the BBC.

WH News May 1, 2026

Middle East

British couple jailed in Iran: 10-year sentence sparks calls for action

Lindsay and Craig, a British couple, were sentenced to 10 years in Iran on espionage charges they deny, saying they're likely to be in prison for a long time.

WH News May 1, 2026

Corporate

10 Billion Meals at Risk Due to Iran War

Billions of meals could be lost weekly due to disruptions in fertiliser supply caused by the war in Iran, according to the chief executive of Yara, one of the world's largest fertiliser producers.

WH News May 1, 2026

Leaders

Trump to Remove Whisky Tariffs After King’s Visit

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the removal of whisky tariffs on Thursday, citing the recent state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla as a key factor. The decision aims to restore trade relations between the U.S. and the U.K., particularly benefiting the Scotch and bourbon industries.

WH News May 1, 2026

Economía

Janet Yellen ingresará en el Salón de la Fama de las Mujeres en 2026

Janet Yellen, primera mujer en liderar la Reserva Federal y servir como secretaria del Tesoro, será inducta al Salón Nacional de la Fama de las Mujeres en 2026.

WH News May 1, 2026

Wirtschaft