Newshour Episodes Episode guide
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Cyber attack on US government systems 'ongoing'
The FBI and security agencies say the attack is significant
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Fourteen people convicted in Charlie Hebdo trial
They were found guilty of aiding Islamist attacks in Paris in January 2015
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16/12/2020 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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European countries impose pre-Christmas COVID lockdown
Germany is among several European countries to impose a strict pre-Christmas lockdown
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Coronavirus: European nations tighten restrictions ahead of Christmas
European countries have tightened restrictions following a surge of infections
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15/12/2020 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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China's 'tainted' cotton
A new investigation suggests China is forcing Uighurs to pick cotton in Xinjiang province
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US begins biggest vaccination programme in its history
The first Covid-19 vaccine given in US
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14/12/2020 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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US starts COVID-19 vaccine rollout
The United States is beginning the biggest vaccination programme in its history
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UK and EU agree to extend Brexit trade talks
Teams from the UK and EU continue efforts to break the deadlock over future relations
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UK and EU to 'go extra mile' in post-Brexit talks
Negotiators told to continue talking in a bid to reach a deal
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UN chief urges world leaders to declare 'climate emergency'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants all nations to declare a 'climate emergency'
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COVID-19: FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for emergency use in US
US Food and Drug Administration approves vaccine after White House pressure
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EU commits to 55% carbon emissions reduction by 2030
EU leaders have committed the EU to cutting net carbon emissions by 55% compared to 1990
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11/12/2020 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai charged under national security law
The prominent businessman is accused of conspiring with foreign forces.
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US records more than 3,000 Covid deaths a day for first time
The United States records more deaths from Covid-19 in a single day than died on 9/11
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10/12/2020 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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US regulators launch major lawsuit against Facebook
Facebook has accused American regulators of engaging in 'revisionist history'
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Brexit: Boris Johnson in Brussels for critical trade deal talks
British PM and EU chief go over key differences standing in the way of a deal
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09/12/2020 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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Brexit: Boris Johnson to meet Ursula von der Leyen for trade deal talks
Time is running out to reach a deal before 31 December
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Covid-19: Mass vaccination programme begins in the UK
Up to four million more are expected by the end of the month.
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08/12/2020 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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UK begins Covid-19 vaccine programme
Over-80s and some health and care staff among the first to receive the vaccine
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Brexit: UK and EU seek to resolve stalemate
UK Prime Minister and European Commission President to discuss sticking points in person
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07/12/2020 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
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"Catastrophic" situation in Belarus: UN
Special Rapporteur tells Newshour about torture allegations
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Ugandan presidential candidate 'targeted by police'
Opposition candidate Bobi Wine says he and his supporters were attacked by the police