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Europe

France seized sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK help, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said France seized a sanctioned Russian oil tanker with UK support, accusing the vessel of circumventing international sanctions. The operation took place in international waters.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Diplomatie & Handel

USA: 25% Zöllne auf Brasilien trotz Handelsüberschuss

Die US-Regierung plant 25% Zöllne auf Importe aus Brasilien. Grund seien nach Angaben der US-Handelsvertretung unfaire Handelspraktiken Brasiliens.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

US Politics

Trump Admirer Wins Colombia’s First-Round Election

Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right lawyer and admirer of Donald Trump, has won the first round of Colombia's presidential election, according to The Guardian.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Leaders

Trump Berated Netanyahu? Analysts Question US-Israel Feud Rumours

Media reports of tense calls between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu persist, but analysts say policies—not rhetoric—define the US-Israel relationship, according to Axios and experts.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Europe

Two Arrested After Four Migrant Farm Workers Killed in Italy Minivan Fire

Two Pakistani nationals have been arrested in Italy for the alleged murder of four migrant farm workers found dead in a burnt-out minivan, according to Italian media reports.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Europe

Kyiv Neighbourhood Ravaged in Russian Strike: ‘They’ll Fix the Building, but Not Our Souls’

A quiet Kyiv neighbourhood was left in ruins after a Russian strike, with residents expressing grief over the destruction. According to BBC reports, at least six people died in the attack.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Africa

Mozambique Says Five Citizens Killed in South Africa Xenophobic Attacks

Mozambique said five of its nationals were killed in 'xenophobic attacks' in South Africa at the weekend, according to the government’s media office. Efforts are underway to repatriate hundreds more.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Africa

South Africa Police Investigate Killing of Two Mozambican Men

South Africa police are investigating the killing of two Mozambican men in Mossel Bay, according to authorities. The Mozambican government earlier claimed five of its nationals were killed in xenophobic attacks.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Americas

Mexico City Police Teargas Teachers’ Protest Ahead of World Cup

Riot police in Mexico City fired teargas at teachers marching toward the Zócalo plaza just 10 days before the area is set to host the 2026 World Cup 'Fan Fest', according to AFP.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Staatschefs

Ungarischer Ministerpräsident will Orbán-Präsident absetzen

Der neue ungarische Ministerpräsident Péter Magyar will den Präsidenten Tamás Sulyok nach einer Verfassungsänderung absetzen, nachdem dieser sich weigerte, zurückzutreten.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Africa

Two People Shot Dead Amid Kenya Protests Over US Ebola Center

Two people were shot dead in central Kenya amid protests against a U.S. plan to establish an Ebola isolation center, the BBC has learned.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Middle East

British Couple Lose Iran Appeal, Hunger Strike Continues

A British couple convicted in Iran of espionage charges have lost an appeal against their 10-year sentence, according to their family. Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 while on a round-the-world motorcycle trip.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Middle East

Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon Amid Partial Truce with Hezbollah

Israel continued its attacks in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, but did not strike Beirut following a partial ceasefire agreement with the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, according to BBC.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Leaders

Hungarian PM Threatens to Oust Orbán-Era President

Hungary's new prime minister has said the government will amend the constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok after he refused to stand down, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Public Health

Three Ebola Vaccines in Development as Outbreak Fears Rise

Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which has already killed nearly 250 people, according to the BBC.

WH News Jun 3, 2026