PBS NewsHour - World

It was perhaps the single worst act of civilian killing in Russia's war on Ukraine. The bombing of a theater in Mariupol came to symbolize Ukrainian sacrifice, and revealed Putin's true intentions. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses one of Russia's most notorious war crimes with James Verini, author of "The Theater: Courage and Survival in the Defining Atrocity of the Ukraine War." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Sunday's World Cup final is expected to be watched by more than 1 billion people. As the tournament comes to a close, we have an inside look at how it has helped Palestinians in Gaza find moments of connection and hope. Nick Schifrin and producer Shams Odeh report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The White House said American and Iranian negotiators continue to speak, even as both sides draw a hard line in public. The U.S. military is again launching strikes on Iran, while President Trump has suggested he will soon escalate. For its part, Iran called control of the Strait of Hormuz a red line. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Israel's war in Gaza and its joint military operation with the U.S. against Iran are fueling deep divisions on Capitol Hill, especially among Democrats. Wednesday, more than half of House Democrats voted to end U.S. military funding for Israel. A separate provision aimed at strengthening U.S.-Israel cooperation is also exposing sharp differences. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The U.S. launched a fourth straight night of strikes and is reimposing its naval blockade of all Iranian ports, its most formal step toward resuming full-scale war with Iran. President Trump says the move is designed to starve Iran's regime of oil revenue. Iran, in turn, continues to attack ships and U.S. allies in the Gulf, and refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

As the U.S. and Iran battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, Nick Schifrin discusses the latest developments with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is now at the Middle East Institute. Maleki was born and raised in Iran and is now at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that inflation will be "a thing of the past," the CDC says there are now nearly 7,000 confirmed or suspected cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide and New York is now the first state to issue a moratorium on building new large data centers. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Simon Kuper is one of the few sports journalists who has now attended 10 World Cups. The author of "World Cup Fever: A Soccer Journey in Nine Tournaments" and co-author of "Soccernomics" joins Geoff Bennett to share the highs and lows of this year's World Cup. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The U.S. is striking Iran for the third consecutive night and Iran said it fired a missile at a U.S. Navy ship. The attacks come after President Trump told Congress that the U.S. and Iran have resumed fighting. He also said the U.S. will blockade Iran and the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20% tax on ships, a move his administration denounced when Iran proposed a similar tax. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

At a key summit, President Trump airs grievances against NATO allies, makes clear he's still eyeing Greenland and weighs the U.S. military presence in Europe. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the challenges of navigating an unpredictable American president with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken and Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on the brink after another exchange of fire. Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said it completed a new round of strikes against Iran. Neither side appears ready to return to talks, and Iran has not said it will allow free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Rahm Emanuel delivered a pointed message in Tel Aviv about the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship. It comes as American public opinion, and the Democratic Party itself, are increasingly divided over support for Israel. Emanuel criticized Netanyahu's government, called for a new approach to military aid and renewed efforts toward Palestinian statehood. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

As tensions with Iran continue to escalate, another issue that remains unresolved is the Americans still imprisoned there. U.S. officials say those cases remain part of ongoing diplomacy, but families worry their loved ones could be overshadowed by the broader crisis. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The U.S. is carrying out a second straight night of attacks on Iran. The U.S. military says it launched strikes to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump signaled these strikes earlier Wednesday at the NATO summit in Ankara. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

To discuss the latest developments in Iran and at the NATO summit, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ivo Daalder. He was the U.S. ambassador to NATO during the Obama administration and is now a senior fellow at Harvard University's Belfer Center. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration also revoked a key waiver that allowed the sale of Iranian oil. Geoff Bennett discussed what the latest developments could mean for the global oil supply with maritime security expert Ian Ralby. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

New U.S. strikes on Iran come against the backdrop of the NATO summit in Turkey, where leaders are hoping to strengthen Europe's ability to defend itself. President Trump brought his long-standing criticisms of European countries, once again expressing frustration over their defense spending and refusal to support the U. S. and Israeli war in Iran. Nick Schifrin reports from Ankara. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The multi-day funeral of ‌Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued Tuesday with his coffin traveling to Najaf, Iraq. The funeral that began on Saturday has drawn enormous crowds. Special correspondent Reza Sayah has been in Tehran speaking with some who have come to pay their respects. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

President Trump is departing for a pivotal summit with NATO allies after a year in which he's questioned European countries' sovereignty and doubted the alliance's very utility. Nick Schifrin reports from Ankara, Turkey, where the NATO summit will take place. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Monday, hundreds of thousands attended a funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hamas dissolved its government in Gaza as it prepares to transfer power, officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say more than 500 people have died in the Ebola outbreak and Cuba was hit by a blackout as the nation struggles with an ongoing energy crisis. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

As the United States grew from a series of small colonies into a global superpower, it took bold, transformative steps on the world stage, but it has also stumbled. On this 250th anniversary, guest moderator William Brangham, Esther Brimmer, Michael Mandelbaum and Robert Zoellick examine America's global legacy and what history will teach us about President Trump's foreign policy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Friday, Iran began funeral ceremonies for its late supreme leader, hundreds more in Venezuela have been confirmed dead after last week's earthquakes, Egypt won its first-ever game in the World Cup's knockout round, New York is preparing for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's expected wedding, and London's National Archives says it found a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

By some estimates, Russia has taken 1.5 million casualties in its war against Ukraine, including a half million killed since the war began. Now, as Russia runs out of recruits, it is bringing in mercenaries from far away. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports. A warning: Some images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised heavy retaliation after an all-night barrage of Russian missiles and drones killed at least 25 in Kyiv. Ukraine has been launching mass drone attacks deep into Russia, targeting military installations and refineries. Russia has suffered as a result, with fuel shortages reported throughout the sprawling nation. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Venezuela's earthquake death toll has climbed to nearly 2,300 with thousands injured and tens of thousands still missing. Overwhelmed morgues, growing humanitarian needs, and mounting frustration over the pace of the response are compounding the crisis. Geoff Bennett spoke with Chef José Andrés, whose World Central Kitchen is on the ground delivering meals to survivors and first responders. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The U.S. temporarily removed oil sanctions on Iran Monday, creating the potential for an Iranian economic windfall in U.S. dollars as the first round of talks ended in Switzerland. Vance led the U.S. delegation, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan. The negotiations come as one of the main sticking points, the war in Lebanon, appeared to calm, at least for the day. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

For two views on the U.S.-Iran negotiations in Switzerland and the agreement that ended the war, Nick Schifrin speaks with Mouin Rabbani, a non-resident senior fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, and Jonathan Conricus, a former spokesperson for the Israeli Defense Forces. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

British Prime Minister Starmer resigned Monday, setting in motion a process to replace him that will produce the country's seventh prime minister in 10 years. Starmer came to office just two years ago atop a landslide victory, but dissatisfaction with his government grew quickly, leading to a mutiny within his own Labour Party. Romilly Weeks of ITV News reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin's iron grip on power is being challenged by the war in Ukraine and his government's authoritarian crackdowns. He finds himself in unfamiliar political territory, questioned by some of the country's elite and embarrassed by Ukraine's strikes into Russian cities. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the state of Russian politics with Arkady Ostrovsky. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Heavy overnight fighting in southern Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah militants threatened to derail the initial U.S.-Iran agreement to end the war. But a last-ditch effort to secure another ceasefire succeeded, for now, and the Americans and Iranians plan to meet soon to begin to hammer out a longer-term accord. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

What are the prospects that the Israeli-Hezbollah ceasefire will hold and for how long? For insight, Amna Nawaz spoke with Rob Malley. He was the U.S. Special Envoy for Iran during the Biden administration and was part of the team that negotiated the nuclear agreement with Iran during the Obama administration. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The U.S. announced that it is lifting the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to let ships pass through. Sea traffic there has been at a standstill since nearly the start of the war. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei blessed Iran's deal with the U.S., saying it was "desperation" that drove President Trump to the bargaining table. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

To discuss the Republican reaction to President Trump's deal with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with Michael Doran, a former GOP foreign policy official. He was senior director for the Middle East on the National Security Council in the George W. Bush administration and is now at the Hudson Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

In our news wrap Thursday, dozens of Ukrainian drones struck targets, including a major oil refinery near Moscow, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with a Texas man who said his marijuana use shouldn't make it a crime for him to have a gun and former President Obama celebrated the opening of his presidential center in Chicago today. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The deadly back-and-forth between Hezbollah and Israel has the potential to scuttle the U.S.-Iran agreement. Many of the Israeli soldiers are reservists, called up again to fight Israeli adversaries at great personal cost. Nick Schifrin met one Israeli officer on the border in March and recently spoke with him again after the latest fighting with Hezbollah came close to claiming his life. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Most headlines from the first week of World Cup matches have been from the games themselves. But off the field, American host cities and the way they've embraced teams from around the globe have sparked their own memorable moments. Amna Nawaz discussed the excitement around the games and the parade of international pride with Boston Globe reporter Emily Sweeney. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The Trump administration shared new details about the agreement struck between the U.S. and Iran, which aims to end the war, open the Strait of Hormuz and begin further negotiations. But it's not a done deal yet, and Trump made renewed threats to "bomb the hell" out of Iran if they don't abide by the deal. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

To assess the U.S.-Iranian agreement, Amna Nawaz spoke with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is now at the Middle East Institute. Maleki was born and raised in Iran and is now at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Meeting leaders of the top industrial nations at the G7 summit in the French Alps, President Trump again extolled the framework deal the U.S. struck with Iran to start nuclear negotiations and end the war. But the prevailing question remains: What is actually in that deal? Days after it was announced, no text has been released publicly. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

To discuss what the Iran deal would mean for global shipping and the Strait of Hormuz, Amna Nawaz spoke with Ian Ralby. He's a global maritime security expert, president of Auxilium Worldwide and a senior fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Justice Department officials appointed by President Trump have made sweeping changes since he returned to office. They've redefined the focus of key divisions and challenged legal norms, and thousands of career lawyers have resigned or been fired. Justice Correspondent Ali Rogin asked several former DOJ attorneys and leaders to reflect on what they believe it means for the institution's future. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

The United States and Iran appear closer to extending their shaky ceasefire after both sides electronically signed a memorandum that aims to end the war. But key questions remain ahead of its official signing later this week. The deal was center stage in France on Monday, where President Trump joined other world leaders for the G7 summit. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy