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- Trump: Iran ceasefire on ‘massive life support’
US President Donald Trump has stated that the month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran is on 'massive life support', expressing skepticism over Iranian demands and indicating no rush to finalize a peace deal.
- Trump dismisses Iran's latest negotiating position
President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran
- Countries airlift nationals evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship
One passenger repatriated from a virus-hit cruise ship to France shows symptoms. The episode also covers Iran's response to a US war plan, Brazil's criminal underworld, and a UK choir.
- Spain evacuates virus-hit ship in Tenerife
Passengers from a cruise ship off the coast of Tenerife are being evacuated due to a hantavirus outbreak. Those evacuated were seen wearing protective gear and will be flown out on charter flights.
- Hungary’s new prime minister sworn in
Péter Magyar has been sworn in as Hungary's new prime minister and delivered his first speech. He pledged to reform the government and the political system, addressing a crowd of supporters in Budapest.
- Moscow's Victory Day parade held under ceasefire
Russia's Victory Day parade in Moscow coincided with a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The parade was scaled back due to the ongoing conflict. Also, Hungary's new parliament is meeting, and the Venice Biennale art exhibition has star…
- UK PM says he won’t resign after local elections defeat
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will not resign following a significant local election defeat for the Labour Party, where Reform UK saw notable gains. The episode features reactions from both Labour and Reform politicians regarding the ele…
- Britain's two main parties suffer heavy local election losses
Britain's Labour and Conservative parties experienced significant losses in local elections amidst an increase in support for the Reform party. This episode explores the implications for the UK political landscape and the Prime Minister's…
- Race to trace potential hantavirus carriers
This episode covers the tracing of potential hantavirus carriers from a cruise ship, the conviction of two men for spying for China in the UK, and the emergence of AI fitness instructors.
- Women linked to Islamic State arrested returning to Australia
Three women with links to Islamic State were arrested upon returning to Australia from Syria. The programme also covers families affected by the 2024 Baltimore bridge collapse facing deportation and protests at the Venice Biennale regardin…
- Newshour in Baltimore
The Newshour episode discusses immigration in Baltimore, particularly the implications of President Trump's mass deportation policy and features the story of a Guatemalan woman facing deportation. It also touches on Baltimore's housing iss…
- Hantavirus strain 'can be passed between humans' - health officials
The World Health Organisation confirmed that a hantavirus strain has the potential for human-to-human transmission. This strain was found on a cruise ship sailing to the Canary Islands after three passengers died.
- Rubio: US trying to reopen strait as a 'favour to the world'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the US is working to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as a favor to the world. The episode also covers Google DeepMind staff unionizing and Iron Maiden's frontman discussing heavy metal.
- Hegseth: Straits of Hormuz shipping lane is clear
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth discusses the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, stating the ceasefire is not over. The episode also includes segments on Lebanese-Israeli relations and snooker.
- Tensions spike in the Strait of Hormuz
Tensions rose in the Strait of Hormuz after the US sailed destroyers through the area, leading to warning shots from Iran. The UAE reported missile and drone attacks, while Cape Verde denied a cruise ship docking. Samsung faced a large inh…
- US military says it's helped two ships transit the Strait of Hormuz
The US military's Central Command announced assistance for two US-flagged merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The episode discusses the Iranian blockade, unified security approaches from Europe and Canada, and other news i…
- Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal
Iran reports a US response to its peace proposal, indicating President Trump must decide between military action or a settlement. The episode also covers Ukraine's intensified attacks on Russian oil facilities and a discussion on fashion a…
- Jailed Iranian Nobel laureate hospitalized
The Nobel Peace Prize Committee is calling for the release of imprisoned Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi due to her declining health, prompting her transfer to a prison hospital. The episode includes an interview with her br…
- Republican concerns over US troop withdrawal
Republican committee chairs voiced significant concerns about the Pentagon's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. They cautioned that this reduction might undermine deterrence and send an unfavorable signal to Vladimir Putin, wh…
- US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany
This episode covers the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's comments on protest policing, and the aspirations of Afghan female footballers.
- Risk of global food shortage from Iran War
The CEO of fertilizer producer Yara, Svein Tore Holsether, stated that the war in Iran and its impact on fertilizer supplies could lead to a loss of 10 billion meals per week globally, with the poorest countries being the most affected.
- Warnings that Iran war risks global food crisis
Svein Holsether of Yara International warns that the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a global food shortage, costing up to ten billion meals weekly. Farmers in developing nati…
- Blockade of Hormuz is strangling global economy, UN chief says
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has stated that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is strangling the global economy. He noted that supply chains would require months to recover even if restrictions were lifted immediately. The episo…
- Oil price hits highest since 2022
The price of Brent crude oil exceeded $126 per barrel, the highest since 2022, influenced by potential US actions regarding Iran. Additionally, the episode covers an Australian investigation into a warning before an antisemitic attack and…
- Man arrested after two Jewish men stabbed in London
Police have arrested a man after two Jewish men were stabbed in London, an incident being treated as a terrorist attack. The episode also touches on the US defense secretary's testimony regarding the war against Iran and the potential cost…
- Woman abused by Mohammed al-Fayed was victim of modern slavery
The British government has formally recognized a woman abused and trafficked by Mohamed and Salah al-Fayed as a victim of modern slavery. The episode also covers criticism of the Pentagon's transparency regarding an attack in Iran and disc…
- King Charles addresses US Congress
King Charles III delivered a historic address to US Congress, highlighting the enduring importance of the UK-US partnership and condemning political violence. The episode also touches on the UAE's departure from OPEC and a unique plan to s…
- King Charles to address US congress
King Charles III will address the US Congress, becoming the first British monarch to do so since 1991. The episode discusses the visit's impact on UK-US relations, with updates on the Mali conflict, UAE's departure from Opec, and Kenyan ru…
- Man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump
A Los Angeles man has been charged in Washington DC with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. The episode also touches upon recent events in Mali and Israel, and features a segment on David Attenborough.
- White House press dinner shooting suspect due in court
The suspect detained in connection with the White House press dinner attack is expected in court. The episode also features an interview with Ukraine's drone forces commander and a report on the London Marathon.
- Trump and officials 'likely' targets of suspected gunman
The acting US attorney general believes the White House Correspondents' Dinner gunman was targeting Trump administration officials. The episode also includes segments on the passing of photographer Raghu Rai, a record-breaking marathon per…
- Trump unhurt after shooting at White House dinner
Shots were fired at the White House correspondents' dinner attended by US President Donald Trump, who was unharmed. A 31-year-old suspect was arrested, and a security agent injured in the incident has been released from the hospital.
- Armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali
Coordinated militant attacks occurred across Mali, with the ruling junta reporting they were repulsed and urging calm. The episode also covers schoolchildren preventing a runaway bus in Mississippi and English football honoring its first o…
- Iran foreign minister in Islamabad for peace talks
The Iranian foreign minister visits Islamabad for peace talks regarding Iran and the US. While US foreign policy advisors are also set to attend, the Iranian foreign ministry denies plans for direct US-Iran talks. The episode also covers a…
- US delegation will travel to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran
A US delegation including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran. The episode also features segments on the Kremlin's internet control in Russia and an interview with Ringo Starr about his new cou…
- US reportedly considering Spain’s suspension from Nato
A leaked Pentagon email reportedly discussed suspending Spain from NATO due to perceived lack of support for the Iran war. The episode also covers international climate talks in Colombia and the extended ceasefire in Lebanon.
- The BBC's Sarah Smith talks to President Trump
In an interview with the BBC's Sarah Smith, President Trump addressed NATO, the Royal visit, and UK relations, and issued a warning regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The episode also touches upon a new UK-France migrant deal and the economic…
- Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalists
Lebanon's Prime Minister Joseph Aoun has accused Israel of war crimes following an air strike that killed journalist Amal Khalil and injured Zeinab Faraj. The episode also covers a South African court's decision on Edgar Lungu's remains an…
- EU approves $105bn loan for Ukraine as Hungary lifts veto
The EU has approved a $105 billion loan for Ukraine, with Hungary lifting its veto. The episode examines whether the reopening of a Russian oil pipeline and the unfreezing of the EU loan will alter the dynamics of the Russia-Ukraine war, f…
- UAE ‘backed’ Colombian fighters in Sudan, says report
A report by Conflict Insights Group alleges the UAE recruited and trained Colombian mercenaries fighting in Sudan for the RSF, tracked via cell phones. The UAE has refuted these claims. The episode also covers an EU loan to Ukraine and a p…
- Trump says he will extend Iran ceasefire until negotiations conclude
President Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran pending the conclusion of negotiations, stating the US blockade of Iranian ports will persist until a unified proposal is presented. The episode also touches on Hungary's LGBTQ community…
- Iran warns of 'new cards' if fighting resumes
Iran's armed forces are prepared for an immediate response if hostilities with the US and Israel resume as a two-week ceasefire expires. The outcome of peace talks in Pakistan is uncertain. The episode also touches on Apple's new leadershi…
- Confusion over second round of Iran-US talks
The second round of talks between US and Iranian officials in Pakistan is surrounded by confusion. The episode also covers cancer immunotherapy and draws parallels between Stephen King and Shakespeare.
- Senior official: Iran will never give up Hormuz
A senior Iranian lawmaker, Ebrahim Azizi, tells the BBC that Iran will never relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz. He also characterized the United States as "the world's biggest pirate".
- Iran casts doubt over Islamabad talks
US-Iran talks in Pakistan face uncertainty as Iranian hardliners oppose participation amid a US port blockade. The episode also covers the Bulgarian general election results and reasons for authors leaving a French publisher.
- Shipping halts in Strait of Hormuz, again
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, demanding the US lift its blockade on Iranian ports, which it calls a 'breach of the ceasefire'. The episode also covers challenges to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership and the celebrati…
- Ships report attacks as Strait of Hormuz recloses
Iran's navy has declared the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US port blockades cease, labeling the blockade a ceasefire violation and threatening ships in the area. The report includes news on the UK ambassador appointment debate…
- 18/04/2026 12:06 GMT
This episode features interviews, news, and analysis covering global events from 18/04/2026.
- Iran: Strait of Hormuz open during ceasefire
The Strait of Hormuz is reportedly open to all commercial vessels, according to President Trump and Iranian officials, although shipping companies remain cautious. Iran
- 17/04/2026 13:06 GMT
This episode features interviews, news, and analysis covering the day's global events.