Nation Nov 23 How volunteer drone operators found thousands of lost dogs in Britain Small, inexpensive, off-the-shelf drones have transformed the battlefield. Both Russian and Ukrainian forces are using them to devastating effect. But in Britain, the technology has brought new hope to families who’ve lost their dogs. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from…
World Nov 21 Iceland scientists optimistic volcano may spare town as major eruption appears imminent Scientists in Iceland say that a major volcanic eruption could occur within days. But they are increasingly optimistic that it may spare a town 40 miles southwest of the capital Reykjavik. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports.
World Nov 13 Tensions rise in U.K. amid large-scale protests over Israel-Hamas war In a day of political upheaval, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak fired Home Secretary Suella Braverman after critics claimed her remarks contributed to violence during pro-Palestinian marches this weekend. The British government is also pledging to crack down on antisemitism,…
World Nov 01 Caribbean nations demand reparations from King Charles for royal connection to slave trade During a visit to Kenya, Britain’s King Charles stopped short of apologizing for his nation’s repression of independence fighters 70 years ago. But the monarch is under pressure because of Britain’s imperial past. Caribbean nations are calling on Charles to…
Science Sep 20 How light pollution is making it increasingly difficult to see the stars Astronomers around the world are calling for international agreements to limit the spread of satellite constellations in space, with warnings that light pollution at night from the satellites damages vital scientific work. In Britain, the government is also being urged…
World Sep 07 Tunisia's president tightens grip on power by jailing rivals while economy falters Democracy in Tunisia is under pressure. The North African country was long considered a trailblazer for democracy in the Arab world, but now its president has launched an authoritarian crackdown that has jailed political rivals, wrecked the economy and caused…
World Aug 07 Tunisia, EU scrutinized for harsh treatment of migrants along route from Africa to Europe Crews have given up hope of finding nearly 30 migrants thrown into the sea after setting sail from Tunisia. It happened as human rights groups called on Tunisia’s president to save migrants trapped on the border with Libya. The crisis…
World Jul 27 Syrian refugee elected mayor in German town as anti-immigrant sentiment rises For eight years, the NewsHour has been running a series called Desperate Journey tracking major events in migration across the world. Much of the time, we're reporting on tragedies but occasionally there’s a glimpse of light. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant…
Economy Jul 19 Germany's role as economic powerhouse at tipping point amid recession Germany's economy was the envy of Europe for many of the 30-plus years since reunification. But now the country is officially in recession and its people, used to decades of prosperity, are now losing confidence. Much of its current troubles…
World Jul 17 British housing crisis creates new conflicts as developers seek to build homes Experts in Britain are warning that a generation of young people may never be able to own their own homes because of a grave housing crisis. There is a shortfall of over four million homes and it is now a…