NewsHour
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Spain calls for arms embargo against Israel
Spain's foreign minister has called for an arms embargo against Israel, at the start of a meeting in Madrid aimed at bringing an end to the war in Gaza. Also in the programme: Events across the United States are marking the fifth anniversary of the death of George Floyd -…
Israeli government responds to deaths of children in Gaza
We get the latest accounts of the deaths of nine children in one medical family in Gaza - we speak to a doctor who recounts what the mother of these children told her. And we hear a response from the Israeli government to the deaths of the children. Also on…
24/05/2025 20:06 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
Russia, Ukraine conduct biggest prisoner swap to date
The biggest prisoner swap to date has continued for a second day, with three hundred and seven POWs released from each side. A total of 2,000 prisoners could be allowed to return to their homes over three days. A Ukrainian official involved in coordinating the treatment of those returning home…
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% on iPhones
The warning against the EU came just hours before the two sides were set to have trade talks. Trump last month announced a 20% tariff on most EU goods, but had halved it to 10% until 8 July to allow time for talks. Also on the programme: A US judge…
Israeli military says it's struck more than 75 'terror targets'
The Israeli military says it's struck more than seventy-five sites that it described as 'terror targets'. Medics in Gaza say at least 22 people have been killed. Newshour hears from Moshe Lavee, a professor at Haifa University on how his opposition to the war reached a wider audience. Also in…
US House passes 'big beautiful' tax and spending bill
President Trump has welcomed a vote in the US House of Representatives approving a bill which extends huge tax cuts, and spending increases. It will be funded by government debt. Also in the programme: A gunman kills two Israeli embassy staff in Washington; and competition for resources on the Svalbard…
Jewish couple murdered in Washington DC
A young Jewish couple who worked for the Israeli Embassy have been shot dead leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in downtown Washington DC. The gunman was arrested at the scene. We hear the latest from DC, plus reaction from Israel. Also in the programme: the Republican-controlled US…
Trump ambushes South African president with 'white persecution' claims
In an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, President Trump ambushes the South African president with claims of white farmers being persecuted. We hear a response from Mzwanele Nyhontso, the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development for South Africa. Also on the programme: how the Italian authorities dealt a blow to…
UN: Aid yet to reach civilians in Gaza
As Gaza residents wait for aid, health officials say more than 40 people have been killed by air strikes overnight, as Israel continues its new offensive. We hear from a man who lives in Gaza City and from Israel's ambassador at the United Nations. Also in the programme: The Sudanese…