Podcast · 220 episodes
Newshour, page 9
by BBC World Service · English
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Hundreds dead in Venezuela earthquakesThis episode of BBC NewsHour focuses mainly on the aftermath of two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, killing at least 589 people and injuring probably thousands.26 Jun 2026 · 39 min · 15 chapters
Rescuers search for thousands trapped after Venezuela quakeThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup focused mainly on Venezuela’s disaster: two earthquakes struck northern Venezuela within 40 seconds, including a 7.5-magnitude quake, collapsing buildings in…25 Jun 2026 · 38 min · 17 chapters
Two powerful earthquakes in VenezuelaBBC NewsHour reports on two powerful earthquakes in northern Venezuela (7.2 followed by 7.5 about 39 seconds later), confirmed deaths rising to 164 with nearly 1,000 injured, and the immediate…25 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 16 chapters
Europe heatwave: UK breaks June temperature recordEurope’s record-breaking heatwave and its impacts across the UK, France, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Hungary; includes discussion of adaptation/heat plans, plus brief coverage of…24 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 21 chapters
Ukraine hits energy facilities in CrimeaBBC NewsHour covers (1) Ukraine strikes on Russian-occupied Crimea energy and communications infrastructure causing blackouts and fuel rationing; (2) US-Iran talks and whether “tolls” in the Strait…24 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 24 chapters
Record high temperatures across Western EuropeRecord-breaking heat across Western Europe, its human toll, and knock-on effects for infrastructure and energy; plus brief additional news segments (US/UK politics, Mozart manuscript discovery,…23 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 20 chapters
Favourite to replace Starmer as British PM sworn in to ParliamentThe episode is about Keir Starmer resigning as UK Prime Minister and the near-certain succession of Labour’s Andy Burnham.22 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 22 chapters
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer resignsKeir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister and Labour Party leader after nearly two years in office, ending a turbulent decade of frequent leadership changes.22 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 23 chapters
Colombians vote in a stark choice between left and rightThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup anchored by Colombia’s presidential runoff and then moves to international crises and other stories.21 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 24 chapters
Negotiators in talks on US-Iran peace dealThe episode is mainly about negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland to turn a recently signed interim deal into a lasting peace agreement after a four-month war.21 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 22 chapters
Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz againIran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again after Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, but the US says it remains open; the episode also covers Iran-US MOU messaging, Lebanon hospital…20 Jun 2026 · 43 min · 18 chapters
Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade strikes despite 'ceasefire'The episode (BBC NewsHour Live) focuses on renewed Israel–Hezbollah violence despite a ceasefire announced less than 24 hours earlier, and whether that undermines a US–Iran deal signed this week.20 Jun 2026 · 45 min · 22 chapters
Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, as more Lebanon strikes reportedThe episode focuses mainly on the Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire and the wider U.S.–Iran diplomacy.19 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 23 chapters
Israel and Hezbollah agree to ceasefireThis NewsHour episode focuses mainly on a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon and how it affects the newly signed US-Iran framework deal.19 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 19 chapters
US defends its deal with IranThe episode is a BBC NewsHour segment focused mainly on the US defending a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran after a war and on what it changes. US Vice President J.D.18 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 21 chapters
Agreement to end US-Iran war signedThe episode centers on a newly signed US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding to stop their war, signed at a G7 dinner at Versailles, with US and Iran teams expected to negotiate within 24 hours.18 Jun 2026 · 46 min · 18 chapters
US releases details of initial deal with IranThis episode of BBC News Out focuses mainly on a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, plus several other world news segments.17 Jun 2026 · 42 min · 13 chapters
AI titans meet leaders of the big economiesThe episode is a BBC NewsHour discussion framed around a G7 “working lunch” in France where CEOs of frontier AI firms meet leaders of the world’s biggest economies to debate AI’s rapid progress, who…17 Jun 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
President Trump lashes out at IsraelThe episode is a BBC NewsHour roundup focused mainly on escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions, plus separate reports on Lebanon’s situation, a Russian artist murder, Sierra Leone’s Sherbro development…16 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 12 chapters
G7: UK expands Russia sanctionsThe episode of BBC NewsHour focuses on the G7 summit in Evian, France, especially: (1) UK/US pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine, and (2) an Iran-related ceasefire deal involving the US, plus…16 Jun 2026 · 46 min · 18 chapters
Iran and US agree deal to end warUS-Iran ceasefire framework after three months of hostilities; details of the memorandum, regional reactions, and implications for shipping and nuclear negotiations.15 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 22 chapters
US-Iran deal at risk after Israeli strike on BeirutThe episode of BBC NewsHour is a fast-moving roundup focused on US-Iran diplomacy and wider global stories.14 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 26 chapters
Israel carries out fresh strikes in BeirutThe episode of BBC NewsHour covers multiple stories. First, it reports Israeli IDF strikes in southern Beirut, hitting a Hezbollah “command center” in the Dahir district after Hezbollah drone/rocket…14 Jun 2026 · 38 min · 8 chapters
US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday, says TrumpThis NewsHour Live episode focuses mainly on a potential US-Iran interim deal, plus brief segments on prenatal genetic testing, an art exhibition, World Cup previews, AI export controls, a Trump…13 Jun 2026 · 47 min · 24 chapters