Newshour Episodes Episode guide
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Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies
The anti-apartheid champion has died at the age of 90
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Anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu dies
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel laureate who helped end apartheid, has died.
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25/12/2021 21:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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World's most powerful telescope launched into orbit
The James Webb Space Telescope opens a new era in space exploration
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24/12/2021 21:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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24/12/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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More Hong Kong Tiananmen memorials removed
Two more universities in Hong Kong remove memorials to the victims of Tiananmen massacre
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President Putin warns against NATO expansion in annual news conference
We look for clues in Putin's comments about his intentions towards Ukraine.
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23/12/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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US top Covid advisor expresses concern over Omicron
Top US infectious diseases expert warns against attending large gatherings due to Covid
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WHO warns: you can't boost your way out of the pandemic
The head of the WHO says no country can rely on booster shots to get out of the pandemic
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22/12/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Scientists in South Africa assess how dangerous Omicron is
Early data suggests hospital stays are shorter than in previous waves
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Tigrayan commander: Withdrawal 'to give peace a chance'
Rebel Ethiopian forces withdraw to the province of Tigray: What does it mean?
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21/12/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Omicron: Scientists probe variant link with untreated HIV
Omicron: South African scientists probe link between Covid variants and untreated HIV
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Chile elects youngest ever president
The leftist Gabriel Boric wins Chile's presidential election after a polarised campaign
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20/12/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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European governments reimpose Covid restrictions
European governments reimpose Covid restrictions amid Omicron variant surge
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Polls close in Chile presidential election
Polls close in Chile's presidential elections in tight race between right and left
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Hong Kong goes to the polls
There's been a low turnout so far in HK's election with only Beijing approved candidates
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Netherlands announces strict lockdown
Netherlands prime minster says strict Christmas lockdown to begin on Sunday.
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World Health Organisation says Omicron has now spread to 89 countries
Omicron is spreading faster than the Delta strain and cases double every 3 days.
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Russia demands a halt to NATO's eastwards expansion
US says it's prepared for talks with Russia, after it presents a list of security demands
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17/12/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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UN human rights body holds urgent session on Ethiopia
The UN is to decide on an investigation into human rights abuses in Ethiopia.
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Economic crisis in Turkey
The Turkish minimum wage is increased by 50%, but will inflation simply cancel it out?
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Economic crisis in Turkey
The Turkish minimum wage is increased by 50%, but will inflation simply cancel it out?
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Turkey cuts rates despite spiralling inflation
Turkey cuts interest rates despite the impact of spiralling inflation
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Afghan children battle malnutrition and measles
Afghanistan: Mothers and young infants in particular unable to get enough food