Podcast · 220 episodes
Newshour, page 2
by BBC World Service · English
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
All episodes, page 2
Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says MacronThe episode is a BBC World Service NewsHour roundup focused mainly on Europe’s security and Russia’s “hybrid” tactics, plus separate segments on Russia’s parliamentary election, gender-based violence…18 Sep 2026 · 45 min · 25 chapters
Femicide in South Africa: what can the government do?NewsHour episode focused on femicide and gender-based violence in South Africa, sparked by the discovery of a ninth body of a woman in east Johannesburg in two months.18 Sep 2026 · 45 min · 20 chapters
Fear and rage over femicide in South AfricaThe episode is mainly about South Africa’s femicide crisis, sparked by a suspected cluster of serial killings near Johannesburg (Ekurhuleni/East Rand).17 Sep 2026 · 48 min · 15 chapters
Canada's PM say EU ‘associate member’ would be positive moveThis episode of BBC NewsHour covers multiple stories. Main focus: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney argues that Canada becoming an EU “associate member” would strengthen shared values and…17 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 31 chapters
EU backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'Canada and the EU discuss making Canada the first “associate member” of the EU, amid uncertainty about CETA ratification, US-Canada tensions, and questions about what associate status would…16 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 17 chapters
Ed Sheeran's support acts quit tour in support of Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' commentsThe episode centers on fallout from Macklemore saying “Free Palestine” during Ed Sheeran’s North America stadium tour, and how that sparked petitions, cancellations, and a wider debate about whether…16 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 17 chapters
Lithuanian minister: “Nato is effectively at war with Russia”The episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup focused mainly on Russia’s attacks in Europe and their wider effects.15 Sep 2026 · 43 min · 16 chapters
US confirms for first time it has deployed space weaponsThe BBC NewsHour episode leads with the Pentagon’s first public confirmation that the US deployed a space weapon in orbit, sparking concern about satellite vulnerability and escalation in space.15 Sep 2026 · 43 min · 25 chapters
Anthropic co-founder calls for regulation nowNewsHour interview on AI safety regulation, plus related geopolitics and other brief segments.14 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 17 chapters
Russian train attack has led to calls for Nato to step in and intercept dronesThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup focused mainly on Russia-Ukraine escalation and its wider political and economic effects, plus several other global stories.14 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 25 chapters
Trump downplays AI risksThe episode of BBC NewsHour focuses mainly on AI safety and regulation, with additional segments on Ukraine/Russia, Ebola in the DRC, Swedish elections, Italy’s Ndrangheta case, Turkey’s LGBT…13 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 24 chapters
Industry voices warn of AI 'danger'This BBC NewsHour episode focuses on rising fears that AI could become dangerous, alongside global news items.13 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 12 chapters
Anthropic boss calls for AI slowdownThe episode is BBC NewsHour, mixing three stories. Main tech segment: Donald Trump says he’s not worried about AI causing human extinction, but fears China winning the AI race.12 Sep 2026 · 41 min · 9 chapters
Trump says united Ireland would be a 'great thing'The episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup covering: Trump’s remarks in Dublin that he’d “love” a unified Ireland, framing it as a “great thing” while noting the UK would have a say; the Good Friday…12 Sep 2026 · 38 min · 14 chapters
9/11 attacks remembered25th anniversary coverage of the 9/11 attacks, including memorial ceremonies in the US, a survivor’s account, and discussion of how 9/11 reshaped jihadist ideology; the episode also includes other…11 Sep 2026 · 48 min · 19 chapters
America marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11This BBC NewsHour episode marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with live coverage of memorial ceremonies in New York and the Pentagon, plus interviews and analysis.11 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 19 chapters
UK hits back on Israeli sanctions criticismThe episode is about the UK’s decision, alongside other Western countries (including Canada and France), to impose sanctions on Israeli goods and services originating from settlements in the occupied…11 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 22 chapters
Houthis seize Yemen Red Sea port cityThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup focused mainly on Yemen, plus other world stories.10 Sep 2026 · 48 min · 25 chapters
Trump offers voters $5,000 for GOP winThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup mixing US politics, a Philippines ferry disaster, AI safety warnings, climate science, European space policy, Palestinian archival preservation, and a…10 Sep 2026 · 48 min · 24 chapters
Anthropic researcher warns more than 10% chance AI ‘could kill us all’This NewsHour episode covers multiple stories, led by AI safety fears.9 Sep 2026 · 46 min · 20 chapters
Israel announces counter-measures to UK sanctionsThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup focused mainly on Israel/UK sanctions and related diplomacy.8 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 24 chapters
UK sanctions Israeli settlements in West BankThe episode centers on the UK’s announced sanctions on Israeli settlement activity in the occupied West Bank, including an import ban on goods from “illegal settlements” and targeted restrictions on…8 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 21 chapters
Afd win poses challenge for German democracyThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup focused mainly on Germany’s far-right AfD election breakthrough and the political “firewall” against cooperating with it.7 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 15 chapters
Germany's far-right AfD wins state electionThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup focused mainly on Germany’s far-right AfD election surge, plus separate international and human-interest segments.7 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 15 chapters