Newshour Episodes Episode guide
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15/12/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Afghanistan humanitarian crisis
Millions more Afghans face a desperate struggle to survive.
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Covid: UK parliament approves new restrictions
MPs have backed measures aimed at tackling the Omicron variant of coronavirus
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14/12/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Belarus opposition leader jailed for 18 years
Sergei Tikhanovsky was convicted following a trial condemned as a sham
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US tornadoes : More than a 100 missing
Kentucky governor says it may be weeks before it's clear how many lives have been lost
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13/12/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Nigerian mafia group linked to more than 10 countries
Exclusive BBC investigation in Nigeria reveals a vast organised crime network
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Search for US tornado survivors continues
The Governor of Kentucky says at least eighty people are now known to have been killed
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Dozens missing after US tornadoes
Dozens still missing after tornadoes hit Kentucky and several other states
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Deadly tornadoes rip through six American states
At least 70 confirmed fatalities in Kentucky in deadliest tornado to ever hit the state
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G7 warns Russia over Ukraine
Tensions are growing as Moscow amasses troops on Ukraine's border
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Assange: US DoJ "pleased" at ruling
US Department of Justice "pleased"' at UK decision to allow extradition of Julian Assange
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10/12/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Julian Assange can be extradited to the US, a UK court rules
The decision to allow the Wikileaks founder to face espionage charges will be appealed
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WFP suspends aid in Amhara after looting "by Tigrayan forces"
The World Food Programme has suspended aid in two northern Ethiopia towns after looting
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09/12/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Omicron could threaten supplies of Covid vaccines to poorer countries
The WHO expresses concern as rich countries mobilise their response to the new variant
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WHO urges governments to act as Omicron spreads
Pfizer- BioNTech said three doses of their vaccine can neutralise the Omicron variant
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08/12/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Germany's new leader sworn in
Germany's Olaf Scholz takes over from Merkel as chancellor
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Biden and Putin talk amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
Russia says it has no intention of attacking Ukraine despite moving troops to the border
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07/12/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Ukraine invasion fears ahead of Biden-Putin meeting
Ukraine invasion fears ahead of Biden-Putin meeting after troop movements
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World reacts to Aung San Suu Kyi sentence
It is not clear when or if former Myanmar’s leader will be placed in prison
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06/12/2021 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to jail
Aung San Suu Kyi: Myanmar court sentences ousted leader to jail
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Pope Francis has denounced those who use migrants for political propaganda
The Pope made his remarks on a visit to a refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos.
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Pope Francis visits Greek refugee camp
Pope condemns treatment of migrants during visit to Lesbos.
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Michigan school shooting: Suspect's parents deny involuntary manslaughter
James and Jennifer Crumbley are accused of ignoring warning signs