Apr 21 UK lawmakers approved probe into Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s alleged lies By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The move, approved by cries of "aye" and without a formal vote in the House of Commons, means Parliament's Committee of Privileges will investigate whether Johnson knowingly misled Parliament. Historically that is a resigning offense if proven. Continue reading
Apr 21 Putin tries to claim victory in Mariupol but won’t storm last holdout of Ukrainian resistance By Adam Schreck, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has tried to claim victory in the strategic port of Mariupol, even as he ordered his troops not to storm the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance in the war's iconic battleground. Continue reading
Apr 20 Watch 4:34 Russia intensifies attacks in Eastern Ukraine By Amna Nawaz, Tommy Walters, Teresa Cebrian Aranda Russia launched a barrage of strikes in Eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, marking a new stage of the war Ukrainian officials are calling “the battle of the Donbas.” And Ukrainian forces trapped in a Mariupol steel plant plead for international assistance… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 6:36 What to expect in the next phase of Russia’s war By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn As the U.S. and NATO ramp up billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine, there are risks to consider -- including Russia's military reaction. Chief Correspondent Amna Nawaz talks with former Marine and NATO official John Manza about the… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 7:22 What Putin’s past tells us about where Russia’s war goes next Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, but financier Bill Browder said he’s tried to warn governments about Vladimir Putin’s corruption and violence for years longer. Judy Woodruff asks Browder about his new book, “Freezing Order,” which details what he learned… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch 6:56 John Kerry on the costs of climate change By PBS NewsHour We can still fight the worst of climate change, former Secretary of State John Kerry says. At an event sponsored by the Center for Global Development, anchor Judy Woodruff spoke with Kerry, the first presidential envoy on climate, about the… Continue watching
Apr 20 Experts say human-caused climate change is putting African wildlife at risk By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press Devastating floods in South Africa this week, as well as other extreme weather events across the continent linked to human-caused climate change, are putting marine and terrestrial wildlife species at risk, according to biodiversity experts. Continue reading
Apr 20 Wimbledon bans Russian, Belarusian players over war in Ukraine By Chris Lehourites, Associated Press Russian and Belarusian tennis players have been banned from competing at this year's Wimbledon tournament because of the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 20 Shanghai eases virus lockdowns, allows 4 million to leave their homes By Joe McDonald, Associated Press A health official says 4 million more people in Shanghai have been allowed to leave their homes as coronavirus quarantine rules ease. Continue reading
Apr 20 Russia bombards Mariupol steel plant as fighting moves to Ukraine’s east By Adam Schreck, Associated Press Russian forces have pressured a stubborn pocket of resistance in Mariupol amid renewed hopes Wednesday for an evacuation of thousands of civilians from the shattered port city. Continue reading