PBS News Hour - World
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| 10/28/26 | What's next for Israel after election produces political gridlock | In Israel, nearly all the votes have been counted in Tuesday's election. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies emerged as the largest bloc, but lost seats and fell short of the majority needed to form a government. The results leave Israel facing the prospect of political gridlock. Nick Schifrin reports from Tel Aviv. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 4m 35s | ||||||
| 10/28/26 | Shock, anger and mourning in Spain after 2nd major train crash this year | There is shock, anger and mourning in Spain after the second fatal train crash this year. At least 68 people have died in what is now the deadliest collision there in more than a decade. William Brangham reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 2m 27s | ||||||
| 10/28/26 | Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro flees to U.S. after election loss | Another member of Brazil's Bolsonaro family has found haven from possible prosecution by fleeing to the U.S., where they have an ally in President Trump. Just three days after losing Brazil's presidential election, Flávio Bolsonaro, who faces multiple criminal investigations, defied a Brazilian court and left the country. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Brian Winter of America's Quarterly. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 5m 30s | ||||||
| 10/27/26 | Projections show no clear winner in Israel's election | Israelis turned out in record numbers for their first election since the Oct. 7 attacks and the war in Gaza. Projections show opposition parties won more seats than the coalition led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, potentially setting the stage for a change in government. But Netanyahu's opponents do not have enough seats to form a majority, leading to weeks of negotiations. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 6m 33s | ||||||
| 10/27/26 | School principal documents Indonesia's worst wildfires in a decade | Indonesia is battling its worst wildfires in more than a decade, made worse by El Niño. Many were deliberately set to clear land for farming, including palm oil plantations. More than 12,000 schools across Indonesia have closed because of the toxic haze. Natanael Undas, a school principal and photographer, has been documenting the fires on social media. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 3m 17s | ||||||
| 10/26/26 | Netanyahu faces Israeli voters in first election since Oct. 7 and Gaza war | Israelis will go to the polls on Tuesday in what many describe as the most consequential election in years. It's the first vote since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and Israel's war in Gaza. Prime Minister Netanyahu has been campaigning that he'll keep Israel safe. But the opposition says Netanyahu failed to prevent the 2023 attack and is blocking an investigation into it. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 10m 34s | ||||||
| 10/26/26 | Lula prevails in Brazil but Flávio Bolsonaro refuses to concede | In a closely watched election, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated right-wing and Trump-aligned challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. Transport and weather disruptions in parts of Brazil led to a chaotic final stretch at the polls. Bolsonaro is refusing to concede, and President Trump called the outcome "rigged." Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 3m 50s | ||||||
| 10/26/26 | Student-led movement ousts Serbia's right-wing ruler in historic election | Brazil is not the only country to have had dramatic election results this weekend. In Serbia, longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic lost a historic election that brought down his government. William Brangham discussed the results with Heather Conley. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 6m 10s | ||||||
| 10/23/26 | Why some U.S. allies view Trump's America as an 'Unreliable Boyfriend' | Behind closed diplomatic doors, some of the U.S.'s closest allies view Donald Trump's America as an "unreliable boyfriend", a "security threat," and open to corruption. A Canadian official warns that the world's disappointment with the U.S. will have long-lasting consequences. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses more with Chrystia Freeland, the former deputy prime minister of Canada. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 24m 10s | ||||||
| 10/23/26 | News Wrap: White House says Melania Trump brokered localized ceasefire deal in Oleshky | In our news wrap Friday, the White House says Melania Trump brokered a localized ceasefire deal in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky, Romania's president blamed Russia for a drone strike that sank a cargo ship in the Black Sea and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the army there to prepare for a full closure of the occupied West Bank. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 4m 46s | ||||||
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| 10/23/26 | Brazil's high-stakes presidential runoff could reshape country's future | This weekend, voters in Brazil head to the polls in a high-stakes presidential runoff that could reshape that country's political future. Will Brazil join a rightward shift across parts of the Americas, or stick with its left-wing leadership? Voting is compulsory for most adults, and the race has deepened political divisions across the country. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 5m 57s | ||||||
| 10/22/26 | Inside the race to build Patriot missiles as stocks run low | Ukrainians are desperate for more defense systems to repel Russia's relentless onslaught of drones and ballistic missiles. For the missiles, no system is more valuable than the U.S. Patriot interceptor. But years of use in Ukraine and by the U.S. and allies in the war with Iran have depleted thin stocks. Special correspondent Mike Cerre has an exclusive look at the Patriot manufacturing process. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 6m 17s | ||||||
| 10/21/26 | American imprisoned by Russia released as Witkoff meets and praises Putin | Russia freed an American imprisoned for the last four years. Stephen Hubbard was captured in Eastern Ukraine and convicted of fighting against Russia. The 74-year-old retired teacher was reportedly freed without a swap. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff greeted Hubbard in St. Petersburg. He also met with the Russian president and praised Putin in unusually glowing terms. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 3m 06s | ||||||
| 10/21/26 | How Elon Musk gained so much power over U.S. security interests | According to reports, Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of Ukraine's Starshield defense systems. Nick Schifrin reports, and Amna Nawaz discusses how the world's richest man gained such power over U.S. security interests with Charles Galbreath, a retired Air Force colonel who focused on space operations during his 30-year military career and is now at the Air Force Association's Mitchell Institute. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 8m 25s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 | Zelenskyy seeks to mend ties with Trump ahead of Witkoff-Putin meeting | Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and European officials in Norway in a bid to avoid a further diplomatic rupture with President Trump. Over the past week, Trump has criticized Zelenskyy over Ukraine's efforts to inflict heavy losses on Russia. The meeting was aimed at easing tensions ahead of Witkoff's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Russia. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 3m 53s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 | Tightening sanctions on Russia is 'the way to end this war,' says David Kramer | To discuss the tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Geoff Bennett spoke with David Kramer. He held a number of senior positions at the State Department during the George W. Bush administration. He's now the executive director of the George W. Bush Institute in Dallas, Texas. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 6m 27s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 | News Wrap: Britain sending air support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks | In our news wrap Tuesday, British authorities say they're sending air support to Saudi Arabia to protect against missiles and drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, Vice President Vance says he's not endorsing Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections and voters in Alberta overwhelmingly rejected a referendum that would have put the province on a path toward independence. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 5m 32s | ||||||
| 10/20/26 | Ukrainian refugees face growing hostility in Poland | Poland has been one of Ukraine's staunchest supporters since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. But many of its people are slowly turning against the one million Ukrainian refugees given sanctuary over the past four years. Divisions between Poles and Ukrainians are being exacerbated by bitter cultural memory of a World War II massacre. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 8m 15s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | Trump escalates clash with Zelenskyy as Russia continues deadly attacks on Ukraine | The war of words between President Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy reached another fever pitch on Monday. Trump again excoriated the embattled Ukrainian leader, putting more pressure on Zelenskyy than on the man in Moscow who started this war, Vladimir Putin. The president's comments come after the U.S. has limited a key technology that Ukraine relies on. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 3m 23s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | U.S. must put pressure on Russia so Putin ends the war, Ukrainian official says | As Ukraine and Russia trade attacks, President Trump has exempted Russia from sanctions, widening his rift with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. To discuss the latest developments, Geoff Bennett spoke with Denys Sienik, Ukraine's Deputy Ambassador to the U.S. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 6m 38s | ||||||
| 10/19/26 | French authorities impose curfews after weekend rioting | Curfews are in effect in parts of Paris and other French cities as authorities try to restore order following widespread rioting this weekend. Government officials have acknowledged "failures" in their handling of the unrest and say an investigation is underway to track down those responsible. Special correspondent Ross Cullen reports from Paris. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 3m 32s | ||||||
| 10/16/26 | The mystery of Havana Syndrome and claims of a government cover-up | Unsolved mystery or cover-up? What started out as reports of sonic attacks on American diplomats evolved into a phenomenon affecting at least 1,500 people across six continents. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses more with Michael Rey and Oriana Zill de Granados, authors of "The Havana Syndrome: Secret Weapons, a Government Cover-Up, and the Greatest Spy Mystery of Our Time." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 24m 08s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | Ukraine resumes strikes on energy targets, saying Russia never stopped its attacks | The tense alliance between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and President Trump is nearing a new low point. After days of bitter back-and-forth between the two leaders, Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian energy targets. Trump had demanded an "energy ceasefire" this past Sunday between the two. Russia never stopped its attacks. Lisa Desjardins reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 3m 47s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | Ukraine less reliant on U.S. as Trump-Zelenskyy rift deepens, former ambassador says | For perspective on the tensions between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Amna Nawaz spoke with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor. He's now a distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 5m 11s | ||||||
| 10/14/26 | News Wrap: Iran says cargo ship sank after hitting a mine in Strait of Hormuz | In our news wrap Wednesday, Iran says a cargo ship sank after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, the Vatican says Pope Leo is eating and walking again following surgery to remove a cancerous portion of his lung, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a privacy case rooted in the era of VHS tapes and Netflix is cutting about 6% of its global workforce. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy | 4m 42s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | 9/11 anniversarymemorial ceremonies+3 | — | — | New YorkPentagon+1 | 9/11memorial+5 | — | 6m 24s | ||
| 9/11/26 | Houthi rebelsSaudi oil exports+3 | — | Houthi rebelsPBS News+1 | YemenSaudi Arabia+2 | Houthi rebelsYemen+5 | — | 2m 53s | ||
| 9/11/26 | inflationconsumer prices+4 | — | Labor Department | U.S.Ukraine | inflationconsumer prices+4 | — | 5m 35s | ||
| 9/11/26 | 9/11Hillary Clinton+4 | Hillary Clinton | The AtlanticPBS News | — | Hillary Clinton9/11+4 | — | 11m 20s | ||
| 9/11/26 | Afghanistan9/11+4 | Leila Molana-AllenEric O'Connor | PBS NewsPBS NewsHour | Afghanistan | Afghanistan9/11+4 | PBS | 10m 14s | ||
| 9/11/26 | GOP midterm conventionpolitical identity+3 | David BrooksJonathan Capehart | The AtlanticMS NOW+1 | — | GOPmidterm elections+3 | — | 9m 54s | ||
| 9/10/26 | Supreme Courtcongressional map+4 | — | Supreme CourtPBS News+1 | MissouriNew York | Supreme CourtMissouri+6 | — | 4m 10s | ||
| 9/10/26 | Yemen conflictIran-backed Houthis+3 | — | Iran-backed HouthisPBS News+1 | YemenMokha+2 | YemenHouthis+5 | — | 10m 06s | ||
| 9/10/26 | 9/11survivor stories+4 | Kevin Shaeffer | PBS NewsPBS NewsHour+1 | Pentagon | Pentagon9/11+8 | — | 9m 01s | ||
| 9/10/26 | 9/11New York response+3 | George Pataki | PBS NewsPBS NewsHour | — | George Pataki9/11+5 | — | 7m 24s | ||
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Chart history for PBS News Hour - World
Peaked at #113 in SG, currently #113 in SG.
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