Episodes

  • News Wrap: Death toll rises from massive Hong Kong fire

    News Wrap: Death toll rises from massive Hong Kong fire
    Nov 27 2025
    In our news wrap Thursday, the death toll climbs from a massive fire in Hong Kong, a 16-year-old American citizen was released from an Israeli prison after nine months in captivity, two Palestinian men were shot dead as they appeared to be surrendering to Israeli troops, Pope Leo kicks off his first international trip as head of the Catholic Church and millions braved the Thanksgiving travel rush. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    8 mins
  • News Wrap: Hong Kong high-rise fire kills dozens

    News Wrap: Hong Kong high-rise fire kills dozens
    Nov 26 2025
    In our news wrap Wednesday, a massive fire across apartment buildings in Hong Kong killed dozens, Taiwan's president announced a special $40 billion military budget following U.S. pressure and soldiers in the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau say they've taken "total control" of the country, days after elections in which both presidential contenders claimed victory. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    4 mins
  • War rages in Ukraine as push for peace complicated by leaked call from U.S. negotiator

    War rages in Ukraine as push for peace complicated by leaked call from U.S. negotiator
    Nov 26 2025
    U.S. officials said they are making progress toward a document designed to end the nearly four-year, grinding war in Ukraine. But the push for peace is complicated by a leaked call from the chief White House negotiator. 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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    4 mins
  • News Wrap: Trump says there’s progress in U.S. effort to end Ukraine war

    News Wrap: Trump says there’s progress in U.S. effort to end Ukraine war
    Nov 25 2025
    In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump says there's progress in the U.S.-backed effort to end the war in Ukraine and he's dispatching two envoys to build on talks, Israel received another set of human remains from Gaza and the FBI is requesting interviews with Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video telling troops to defy unlawful orders. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    8 mins
  • China ‘cannot peacefully coexist with democracies,’ says Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister

    China ‘cannot peacefully coexist with democracies,’ says Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister
    Nov 25 2025
    President Trump spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week, and the Chinese government said Xi outlined what it called China’s "principled" position on Taiwan. The self-governing democracy of 23 million has never been part of Communist China, but Beijing considers it a breakaway province. Nick Schifrin sat down with Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister to talk about the relationship with the U.S. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    7 mins
  • ‘2000 Meters to Andriivka’ follows Ukrainians forced into combat in Russia’s invasion

    ‘2000 Meters to Andriivka’ follows Ukrainians forced into combat in Russia’s invasion
    Nov 25 2025
    The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine is just a few months short of the four-year mark. PBS's Frontline, working with the Associated Press, will air "2000 Meters to Andriivka," a relentless portrait of life and death on the frontlines. Nick Schifrin spoke with filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    7 mins
  • Ukraine and U.S. revise peace plan as origins questioned

    Ukraine and U.S. revise peace plan as origins questioned
    Nov 24 2025
    U.S. and Ukrainian officials worked to bridge gaps in a plan designed to end the nearly four-year-long war. Both sides say the U.S. has agreed to edit the proposal that sparked bipartisan and international concern that the Americans were imposing demands sought by Russia, but impossible for Ukraine to accept. 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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    5 mins
  • Officials meet in Geneva for Ukraine talks as peace plan’s author called into question

    Officials meet in Geneva for Ukraine talks as peace plan’s author called into question
    Nov 23 2025
    In Geneva on Sunday, U.S. officials put the heat on Ukraine to accept a peace deal to end the war with Russia or else. The author of the plan became a point of contention, while President Donald Trump said Ukrainian leadership had expressed “zero gratitude” for American efforts. Nick Schifrin reports on the diplomatic efforts spanning oceans. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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    6 mins