Feb 12 Watch 5:18 Ukrainian theater provides joy for children facing Russia's bombardment By Jack Hewson After four years of war in Ukraine, it may seem like there is little space for art or fun. But in the eastern city of Kharkiv, there is a small corner where children can learn the grace, discipline and joy… Continue watching
Feb 12 More than 7,000 dead in Iran's crackdown on protests, activists say By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The continued rise in the tally of the dead from the demonstrations adds to the overall tensions facing Iran both inside the country and abroad as it tries to negotiate with the United States over its nuclear program. Continue reading
Feb 12 NATO allies focus on Europe as Hegseth, Rubio skip meetings By Lorne Cook, Associated Press European allies at NATO on Thursday brushed aside concerns that the United States has stepped back from its leadership role of the world’s biggest security organization, leaving them and Canada to do the lion's share of defending Europe. Continue reading
Feb 12 Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities, with fate of next U.S.-brokered talks unclear By Susie Blann, Illia Novikov, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow was “hesitating” about another round of U.S.-brokered talks on stopping the fighting. Continue reading
Feb 12 Trump's lawsuit against the BBC will to go to trial in 2027, U.S. judge says By Jill Lawless, Associated Press President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit in December over the way the BBC edited a speech he gave on Jan. 6, 2021. The claim seeks $5 billion in damages for defamation and $5 billion for unfair trade practices. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch 7:07 News Wrap: Canadian police identify mass shooting suspect In our news wrap Wednesday, Canadian police said the mass shooting suspect who killed eight people was an 18-year-old with a history of mental health issues, investigators in Arizona are widening their search for Nancy Guthrie after releasing a man… Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch 4:03 Netanyahu meets with Trump as U.S. restarts talks on Iran's nuclear program By Stephanie Sy, Veronica Vela President Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a hastily arranged meeting to discuss renewed talks with Iran over its nuclear program. This week, Trump is emphasizing diplomacy with Iran, and that's worrying Israel. Stephanie Sy examines Israel’s demands… Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch 6:58 Mideast experts on what Israel wants from U.S.-Iran nuclear discussions By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn For perspective on President Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Geoff Bennett spoke with two people with extensive experience dealing with Israel and Iran. Dennis Ross played leading roles in the Middle East peace process for both Democratic… Continue watching
Feb 11 What to know as Iran and the U.S. weigh holding a second round of nuclear talks By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump has kept up pressure on Iran, moving an aircraft carrier and other military assets to the Persian Gulf and suggesting the U.S. could attack Iran over the killing of peaceful demonstrators or if Tehran launches mass… Continue reading
Feb 11 Suspect in Canada school shooting is identified as 18-year-old who had prior mental health calls By Jim Morris, Rob Gillies, Associated Press Authorities shared Jesse Van Rootselaar's name at a news conference Wednesday, a day after six people were killed at a school in remote British Columbia and two others were killed at a nearby home in one of the country’s deadliest… Continue reading