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Americas

Egypt were ‘cheated’ in World Cup loss to Argentina, coach Hassan says

Egypt's national football team coach, Hossam Hassan, accused officials of unfair treatment during a 3-2 World Cup last-16 match loss to Argentina, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Jul 8, 2026

AI

Canadian Province Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT-Linked Shooting Warnings

The Canadian province of British Columbia is preparing to sue OpenAI, alleging the U.S. company failed to alert police after its staff internally flagged violent ChatGPT conversations linked to the person responsible for February’s Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, according to a report from Al Jazeera.

WH News Jul 8, 2026

Middle East

U.S. Strikes in Southern Iran Trigger Explosions, Tensions Rise

The U.S. launched strikes in southern Iran on June 10, with explosions reported in Sirik and Qeshm Island, according to Iranian state media and U.S. officials.

WH News Jul 7, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Trump Looms Large as NATO Begins Summit in Ankara

U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn significant attention at the NATO summit in Ankara, hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. His presence, marked by a grand welcome and controversial remarks, contrasts with the alliance's focus on rearming Europe.

WH News Jul 7, 2026

Middle East

U.S. Launches Strikes on Iran After Tankers Hit in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following attacks on commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command. The Treasury Department also revoked a sanctions waiver that allowed Iran to sell oil.

WH News Jul 7, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Woman Suspected in Monaco Bombing Found Dead in Ukraine

A woman suspected of carrying out a parcel bombing in Monaco that injured a sanctioned Ukrainian multi-millionaire and his family was found dead in Ukraine, according to Ukraine's security service (SBU).

WH News Jul 7, 2026

Unternehmen

Nigel Farage tritt als Abgeordneter zurück: By-Election geplant

Nigel Farage, Chef von Reform UK, hat seinen Abgeordnetenposten aufgegeben, um eine By-Election auszulösen, wie Al Jazeera meldet. Gleichzeitig steht er unter Beobachtung wegen einer 5-Millionen-Pfund-Spende.

WH News Jul 7, 2026

Naher Osten

Anwalt: GAZA-Arzt in israelischer Haft schwer misshandelt

Ein Anwalt sagt, ein in Israel inhaftierter GAZA-Arzt wurde schwer misshandelt. Die israelischen Behörden bestreiten die Vorwürfe.

WH News Jul 7, 2026

África

Ghana suspende visita de presidente sudafricano por protestas antiinmigrantes

Ghana suspendió una visita del presidente sudafricano Cyril Ramaphosa debido a protestas xenófobas que llevaron a la repatriación de más de 900 ghaneses, según BBC.

WH News Jul 7, 2026

Afrika

Nepeta-Lotion: 6 % so effektiv wie Deet

Eine Studie hat gezeigt, dass eine Lotion aus Katzenminze Moskitos genauso abwehrt wie Deet.

WH News Jul 7, 2026

Amerikas

Frankfurter Staatsanwaltschaft untersucht Rassismus-Vorwürfe gegen Mbappé

Frankfurter Staatsanwälte prüfen rassistische Äußerungen einer paraguayischen Senatorin gegen Kylian Mbappé. Die Ermittlungen wurden nach einer Beschwerde der französischen Fußball-Union eingeleitet.

WH News Jul 7, 2026

Asien-Pazifik

11 Tote bei seltener Tornadogefahr in Hubei

Bei einem seltenen Tornado in der chinesischen Provinz Hubei kamen mindestens 11 Menschen ums Leben.

WH News Jul 7, 2026

Staatschefs

18 Verletzte bei Explosionen in Damaskus während Macron-Besuch

Bei Explosionen in der Nähe des Four Seasons Hotels in Damaskus wurden 18 Menschen verletzt, berichtete die BBC.

WH News Jul 7, 2026

Americas

French Prosecutors Investigate Racist Abuse of Mbappé by Paraguayan Senator

French prosecutors are investigating racist remarks made by a Paraguayan senator against Kylian Mbappé, according to the Guardian. The inquiry was launched after the French Football Federation filed a complaint.

WH News Jul 7, 2026

Middle East

Lawyer: Gaza Doctor Severely Beaten in Israeli Jail

A lawyer says a detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli custody, with visible signs of torture. Israel's Prison Service has denied the claims.

WH News Jul 7, 2026