PBS News Hour - World

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  America's depleted arsenal and military readiness concerns 21.08.2026 24m

  America's military uses the world's most advanced and sought-after weapons. But months of war with Iran have diminished the stockpile, limiting options and the ability to defend allies. Could America's adversaries exploit this moment? Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses what the military's new limitations mean for readiness with Bill LaPlante, Randy Schriver and Celeste Wallander. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  News Wrap: Defense rests in murder trial of Lindsay Clancy 21.08.2026 6m

  In our news wrap Friday, the defense rested its case in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes says the Pentagon has fired him and President Trump paused on ground beef tariffs in an attempt to lower prices. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  U.S. ambassador responds to rising tensions between Israel, Turkey and Syria 21.08.2026 7m

  The Israeli military bombed an airbase in Syria, far from the Israeli border, sparking condemnation not only from Syria, but also Turkey and the Trump administration. U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack accused Israel of an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability." Nick Schifrin spoke with Barrack to discuss the tensions. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  News Wrap: USS Abraham Lincoln heading home after 9-month deployment 20.08.2026 6m

  In our news wrap Thursday, U.S. military says the USS Abraham Lincoln is heading home following a roughly nine-month deployment and reports of poor living conditions, storms and at least one tornado tore through parts of Germany overnight and China sentenced the founder of Evergrande to life in prison five years after the company's collapse sent shockwaves through China's economy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  War crimes are part of Russia's strategy in Ukraine, retired U.S. Army colonel says 20.08.2026 6m

  Ukraine says Russia launched several missiles and an estimated 168 drones, killing at least 17 civilians and injuring more than 40 others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on allies to replenish the country's stockpile of patriot interceptors. Geoff Bennett discussed more with retired Col. Robert Hamilton, who was in Kyiv during the attack. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  5 years after the U.S. left, Afghan allies reflect on life under Taliban rule 20.08.2026 9m

  We're beginning a series of stories on Afghanistan 25 years after the Sept. 11 attacks and the start of the American war there. In our first report, we have a look at the lives of three people and their families and how they are faring five years after the Taliban wrenched control from the U.S.-supported government. Special Correspondent Leila Molana-Allen and videographer Eric O'Connor report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  News Wrap: Trump pauses his 50% tariffs on Canadian imports 19.08.2026 6m

  In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump paused his 50% tariffs on Canadian imports and trade officials said they are working to make a final deal, the Israeli military is opening criminal investigations into two high-profile killings by its troops in Gaza and the United Arab Emirates says it is halting trade with Iran a day after it accused Tehran of launching missiles toward its territory. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Why states claim Meta designed addictive features for children 19.08.2026 5m

  Meta is facing allegations that it knowingly designed Instagram and Facebook to keep children and teenagers hooked, even as it learned about the potential harm to their mental health. A spokesperson called the claims unsubstantiated, saying the company stands by its record of protecting minors. Amna Nawaz discussed the landmark trial with Bloomberg tech reporter Alexandra Levine. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Trump's tough treatment of allies has a 'net positive,' Rebeccah Heinrichs says 19.08.2026 8m

  On Wednesday, President Trump reiterated how good his relationship is with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. The president also spoke again of his displeasure with joint military exercises the U.S. is conducting with South Korea, which Trump already ordered scaled back. Amna Nawaz discussed the president's relationships with U.S. allies with Rebeccah Heinrichs of the Hudson Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  News Wrap: Meta faces trial over arguments its platforms harm children 18.08.2026 6m

  In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal trial against Meta started with four states laying out their case that the company's social media platforms harm children, crews are working to clear roads and restore power to tens of thousands of people in Hawaii in the wake of Hurricane Lala and President Trump said that there are no talks taking place between the U.S. and Iran and none are scheduled. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  South Korea relationship shift highlights Trump's transactional approach to allies 18.08.2026 9m

  President Trump is straining one of America's closest alliances after scaling back joint military exercises with South Korea. He cited their cost, his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul's refusal to join the Iran war. It's the latest example of Trump taking a transactional approach to alliances. Geoff Bennett discussed more with retired Navy Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Scientists explore new ways to target mosquitoes as warming climate expands threat 18.08.2026 4m

  It doesn't have sharp teeth or claws, but the mosquito kills more people than any other animal on earth. As the climate warms, mosquito season is lasting longer, giving them more time to spread dangerous diseases. Ben Tracy with Climate Central reports on why the insects are thriving, and the surprising way scientists are fighting back. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  'The party is in charge of everything,' freed pastor says of China's crackdown on religion 18.08.2026 7m

  China recently took a rare step by releasing a detainee at the United States' request. Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was picked up by Chinese authorities last October, one of dozens of Christians targeted by the Chinese Communist Party, which only allows authorized churches to serve China's estimated 80 million Christians. Nick Schifrin spoke with Pastor Jin and his daughter, Grace. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Where the Iran war stands as 60-day window to reach peace deal expires 17.08.2026 10m

  President Trump lashed out at U.S. allies on Monday as the deadline to reach a deal to end the war with Iran expires. Trump threatened to bomb Oman, which has been mediating negotiations, and called for military exercises with South Korea to be scaled back, in part for refusing to join the war. Amna Nawaz discussed where the war stands and what happens next with Alan Eyre and Reuel Marc Gerecht. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Trump lashes out at South Korea over its refusal to join Iran war 17.08.2026 6m

  Exercises between the American and South Korean militaries began as scheduled on Monday, even after President Trump demanded they be scaled back. Trump said the war games were unnecessarily provocative, and a challenge to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, despite recent praise of South Korea by the administration. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  News Wrap: 7 dead after storms and catastrophic floods in Midwest 17.08.2026 4m

  In our news wrap Monday, a week of heavy storms and catastrophic floods in the Midwest has killed at least seven people, Hurricane Lala left a trail of destruction across the Big Island of Hawaii and the other Hawaiian islands and U.S. envoy and Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner left Israel without a breakthrough on the president's stalled Gaza peace proposal. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Scientists explore large-scale geoengineering to slow glacier melt 17.08.2026 8m

  At a time when the impact of climate change is undeniable, some researchers suggest we need to start work on far more ambitious approaches for tackling these problems. These proposals are often referred to as geoengineering. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien looks at one such concept to deal with the melting of glaciers and sea ice. It's for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  News Wrap: Record-breaking heat wave grips Europe 14.08.2026 6m

  In our news wrap Friday, a heat wave is breaking records across Europe, record-breaking rainfall triggered flooding across several cities in Japan, Hawaii is preparing for significant rain and strong winds from Tropical Storm Lala and authorities in Italy recovered a trio of stolen artworks by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Congo Ebola outbreak on track to become deadliest in history 14.08.2026 9m

  The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to worsen, with the number of confirmed cases climbing to over 4,600. At least 2,100 people have died, a death toll that was reached almost three times faster than the outbreak over a decade ago. William Brangham discussed the crisis with epidemiologist Dr. Anne Rimoin, director of the Center for Global Health Security at UCLA. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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  Greece toughens stance on illegal migration with new deportation plan 14.08.2026 8m

  Eleven years into a migration crisis, Greece is trying to stop boats crossing from North Africa to the Greek island of Crete. Five European Union countries have made a breakthrough in their efforts to deport migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea. Uganda in East Africa has agreed to accept them, although the deal has yet to be signed. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Athens. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy