Podcast · 220 episodes
Newshour, page 4
by BBC World Service · English
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Country music legend Dolly Parton diesThis BBC NewsHour episode centers on the death of country music legend Dolly Parton at age 80, announced by her nephew Brian Seaver.25 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 21 chapters
China to protect its interests in wake of US Iran sanctionsThe episode focuses on US “maximum pressure” sanctions on Iran and China’s pushback, plus several other NewsHour segments: Osman Kavala’s continued imprisonment despite an ECHR release order; drought…25 Aug 2026 · 47 min · 19 chapters
US announces 'economic onslaught' against IranThe BBC NewsHour episode leads with the US announcing a new “economic onslaught” against Iran, framing it as severing Iran’s financial links worldwide to pressure Tehran and support ceasefire efforts.24 Aug 2026 · 47 min · 19 chapters
US warns of 'economic D-Day' against IranThis NewsHour episode covers multiple international stories. Topic: US “economic D-Day” sanctions on Iran; Taliban governance in Afghanistan; UK climate/biodiversity mission tagging Montague’s…24 Aug 2026 · 47 min · 20 chapters
Iran’s currency hits an all-time low against the US dollarThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup focused mainly on Iran’s economic crisis amid US pressure.23 Aug 2026 · 37 min · 13 chapters
Ukraine's former defence minister repeats call for electionsThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup focused on: Ukraine’s political debate over elections during wartime; US military-media tensions; a Tupac Shakur trial update; Russia-UK diplomatic strain;…23 Aug 2026 · 38 min · 17 chapters
Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs on USCanada and the US tariff fight, plus separate reports on Russia’s fuel shortages from Ukraine drone strikes, Arctic shipping via the Northern Sea Route, drug traces in marine life, and US…22 Aug 2026 · 45 min · 15 chapters
EU condemns Russian attack on Ukrainian shopping centreThe episode of BBC NewsHour focuses mainly on the war in Ukraine, especially a Friday daytime drone attack on a shopping centre in Krivyi Rih (Kriviri).22 Aug 2026 · 46 min · 22 chapters
How could El Niño affect us?The episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup focused mainly on how a very strong El Niño could affect global weather, food security, energy, and economic risk; it also includes separate segments on the…21 Aug 2026 · 47 min · 13 chapters
Largest El Niño in living memory?The episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup covering: (1) the developing El Niño climate event, expected to be the largest in living memory, with global weather impacts; (2) US/Meta social-media…21 Aug 2026 · 43 min · 15 chapters
Fears Ukraine will run out of missile defencesThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup focused mainly on Ukraine’s war and its spillover effects. Topic 1: Ukraine’s air defence is running out.20 Aug 2026 · 45 min · 15 chapters
Mayor of Kyiv says Ukraine needs more helpThis NewsHour episode focuses on the war in Ukraine and its wider ripple effects.20 Aug 2026 · 47 min · 23 chapters
Israel opens criminal investigation into Hind Rajab killingThe episode focuses on Gaza and accountability: Israel’s military says it has opened internal criminal investigations into two high-profile Palestinian attacks.19 Aug 2026 · 48 min · 18 chapters
Ukraine's former defence minister calls for electionThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup, with a major focus on Ukraine’s wartime politics: former defence minister Mikhailo Fedorov calls for elections despite martial law, amid anti-corruption raids…19 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 23 chapters
Opening of Meta trial on social media addiction claimsA landmark US trial in Oakland begins against Meta (Facebook/Instagram), accused by 29 states of illegally collecting children’s data and designing features to make kids addicted.18 Aug 2026 · 47 min · 14 chapters
Intense overnight attacks in both Russia and UkraineThe episode covers two main stories. First, intense overnight attacks between Russia and Ukraine: in Ukraine, at least 17 people were killed in Kharkiv from Russian missile strikes hitting homes,…18 Aug 2026 · 48 min · 20 chapters
No breakthrough on stalled Gaza dealJared Kushner meets Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to push a US-backed Gaza peace plan, but talks produce no major breakthrough; discussion also covers US Meta child-safety trial, “job hugging,” Tupac…17 Aug 2026 · 47 min · 15 chapters
Kushner meets Netanyahu after Hamas talks on peace planUS envoy Jared Kushner meets Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu after Hamas talks, aiming to revive a US-backed Gaza peace plan; discussion centers on Hamas disarmament, verification, and guarantees amid…17 Aug 2026 · 47 min · 16 chapters
Brazil's campaign for president beginsThis NewsHour episode covers Brazil’s presidential campaign kickoff, focusing on a Lula vs. Flávio Bolsonaro rematch dynamic shaped by foreign interference and public security.16 Aug 2026 · 48 min · 17 chapters
Rescue efforts continue in IndonesiaThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup, led by Indonesia’s earthquake response.16 Aug 2026 · 47 min · 19 chapters
Was the US right to leave Afghanistan?Five years after the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan (Aug 15, 2021), the episode asks whether the US was right to leave, and contrasts Taliban claims of “victory” with Afghan experiences of…15 Aug 2026 · 39 min · 13 chapters
Taliban celebrates five years since they took control of AfghanistanFive years since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, marked by Kabul street celebrations alongside grief over the chaotic August 2021 fall and ongoing restrictions, especially on women and…15 Aug 2026 · 41 min · 16 chapters
Afghanistan: Five years after the Taliban takeoverThe episode marks five years since the Taliban retook Kabul, focusing on Afghanistan’s reversal on women’s rights after the chaotic US/allied withdrawal.14 Aug 2026 · 43 min · 14 chapters
Life in Afghanistan under Taliban ruleThis BBC NewsHour episode is a wide-ranging news roundup, with major focus on Afghanistan and several other international stories.14 Aug 2026 · 49 min · 20 chapters