Podcast · 220 episodes
Newshour, page 8
by BBC World Service · English
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
All episodes, page 8
Trump says US Iran ceasefire is overThe episode covers renewed US-Iran tensions after President Trump says the Iran ceasefire is over, following US strikes in the Gulf and Iranian retaliatory attacks; it also touches NATO summit…8 Jul 2026 · 48 min · 23 chapters
France's Le Pen loses court appeal but declares she'll run for PresidentMarine Le Pen’s court case and presidential prospects dominate the episode.7 Jul 2026 · 47 min · 16 chapters
Paris court upholds Le Pen's embezzlement convictionThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup covering multiple stories. Main topic: Marine Le Pen’s appeal in France.7 Jul 2026 · 48 min · 23 chapters
Donald Trump asks FIFA to review a player banDonald Trump’s call to FIFA to review a one-match red-card ban for US striker Folarin Balogun ahead of the USA vs Belgium World Cup match, and the backlash over alleged political interference.6 Jul 2026 · 47 min · 20 chapters
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv kill 17This NewsHour episode covers multiple stories. In Kyiv, BBC reports Russian missile strikes overnight (Sunday into Monday) killed at least 14 people, hitting a residential building.6 Jul 2026 · 48 min · 16 chapters
Russia reels from Ukrainian drone strikesThe episode is a BBC NewsHour/Global Story mix covering multiple stories.5 Jul 2026 · 40 min · 20 chapters
Ukraine strikes Russian energy infrastructureThe episode is a BBC World Service news roundup with multiple segments.5 Jul 2026 · 43 min · 13 chapters
The United States celebrates 250 yearsThe episode centers on the US marking its 250th anniversary of independence, mixing live coverage of July 4 events with debate over politics and America’s global influence.4 Jul 2026 · 47 min · 22 chapters
Trump: 'The most extraordinary republic ever, ever, ever'Coverage of the US 250th anniversary and 4th of July commemorations, focusing on political messaging, immigration, voting rights, and the idea of America as an ongoing “more perfect union.” It also…4 Jul 2026 · 43 min · 16 chapters
Khamenei’s six-day funeral expected to draw millionsThe episode covers multiple global news stories, led by Iran’s state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after his assassination in early Israeli-US strikes against Iran.3 Jul 2026 · 48 min · 14 chapters
Funeral begins for Iran's late Supreme LeaderThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup covering: (1) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral week after he was killed at the start of the February US-Israel war; (2) life and ceasefire fragility…3 Jul 2026 · 47 min · 20 chapters
Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after eight daysThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup covering: (1) Venezuela’s twin earthquakes and the rescue of Enan Gil, a 43-year-old security guard in Katia Lamar, pulled alive after eight days under rubble.2 Jul 2026 · 47 min · 12 chapters
Heavy Russian bombardment of Ukrainian capitalThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup focused mainly on: (1) a heavy Russian strike on Kyiv, (2) heat and safety concerns at the US-hosted World Cup, (3) Venezuela’s twin earthquakes and the UN…2 Jul 2026 · 47 min · 20 chapters
Venezuela earthquake death tool nears 2,300The episode centers on the week-old twin earthquakes in Venezuela, with nearly 2,300 deaths reported and thousands unaccounted for.1 Jul 2026 · 48 min · 18 chapters
Trump made more than a billion dollars from crypto venturesThe episode centers on BBC NewsHour’s report on President Donald Trump’s 2025 annual financial disclosure, which runs over 900 pages.1 Jul 2026 · 45 min · 17 chapters
Trump loses Supreme Court battle to end birthright citizenshipThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup focused mainly on the US Supreme Court ruling against President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.30 Jun 2026 · 46 min · 20 chapters
Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South AfricaThe episode centers on South Africa’s anti-immigration protests and the government’s response, with a focus on fears of xenophobic violence.30 Jun 2026 · 46 min · 17 chapters
Venezuelans unite to aid quake victimsThe episode is a BBC NewsHour segment focused mainly on Venezuela’s response to twin earthquakes that struck five days earlier, killing at least 1,719 people.29 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 16 chapters
Search for Venezuela's quake survivors continuesThis episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup focused mainly on Venezuela’s aftermath of last week’s double earthquakes, plus other world news segments.29 Jun 2026 · 49 min · 18 chapters
Venezuela: Thousands of people are still missingThe episode is a BBC NewsHour segment focused mainly on Venezuela’s aftermath of twin earthquakes in La Guaira, plus brief international and other headlines.28 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 16 chapters
US and Iran exchange strikes straining fragile ceasefireA BBC NewsHour roundup led by a strained US-Iran ceasefire over control of the Strait of Hormuz, plus separate updates on Uganda media shutdowns, African teams at the World Cup, Venezuela earthquake…28 Jun 2026 · 49 min · 19 chapters
Venezuela earthquakes: Death toll passes 1,400The episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup focused mainly on Venezuela’s twin earthquakes, plus other global stories.27 Jun 2026 · 42 min · 15 chapters
Rescue efforts continue after deadly Venezuela earthquakesBBC NewsHour covers ongoing rescue after Venezuela’s twin earthquakes (June 24), with deaths, missing people, access restrictions, and international aid; it also briefly touches Berlin’s heatwave…27 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 25 chapters
Nearly 1,000 people are confirmed dead in Venezuela and many still missingThis NewsHour episode focuses mainly on Venezuela’s deadly double earthquakes on Wednesday, with the death toll reported as well over 900 by the Venezuelan government and about 50,000 still…26 Jun 2026 · 39 min · 17 chapters