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  • U.S. destroyers and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz in serious test of ceasefire PBS News
    The U.S. and Iran have exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with the top Iranian military command accusing Americans of violating the now-month-old ceasefire, while the U.S. says the truce remains in effect. Nick Schifrin joins Amna Nawaz with the latest developments. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
     

U.S. destroyers and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz in serious test of ceasefire

7 May 2026 at 22:55
The U.S. and Iran have exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with the top Iranian military command accusing Americans of violating the now-month-old ceasefire, while the U.S. says the truce remains in effect. Nick Schifrin joins Amna Nawaz with the latest developments. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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  • Rubio attempts to mend relations with Pope Leo in Vatican meeting after Trump's criticisms PBS News
    Secretary of State Rubio on Thursday tried to smooth over another conflict sparked by the Iran war, this one with the pope. A meeting between Rubio and Pope Leo came after Trump repeatedly accused the pontiff of wanting Iran to have a nuclear weapon. Stephanie Sy reports on the meeting, and Amna Nawaz speaks with Miguel Diaz, former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, for more analysis. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
     

Rubio attempts to mend relations with Pope Leo in Vatican meeting after Trump's criticisms

7 May 2026 at 22:50
Secretary of State Rubio on Thursday tried to smooth over another conflict sparked by the Iran war, this one with the pope. A meeting between Rubio and Pope Leo came after Trump repeatedly accused the pontiff of wanting Iran to have a nuclear weapon. Stephanie Sy reports on the meeting, and Amna Nawaz speaks with Miguel Diaz, former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See, for more analysis. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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  • News Wrap: Tennessee passes new congressional map, sparking protest PBS News
    In our news wrap Thursday, lawmakers in Tennessee passed a new congressional map favoring Republicans, the man accused of a firebomb attack on a pro-Israel rally in Colorado was sentenced to life in prison, health authorities are tracking passengers who left the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak, and at least 17 people were injured by powerful overnight storms in Mississippi. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr
     

News Wrap: Tennessee passes new congressional map, sparking protest

7 May 2026 at 22:45
In our news wrap Thursday, lawmakers in Tennessee passed a new congressional map favoring Republicans, the man accused of a firebomb attack on a pro-Israel rally in Colorado was sentenced to life in prison, health authorities are tracking passengers who left the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak, and at least 17 people were injured by powerful overnight storms in Mississippi. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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  • How EU efforts to stem migration affect a dangerous sea route to the Canary Islands PBS News
    In the Atlantic, Spain's Canary Islands are destinations for thousands of migrants seeking asylum in Europe. It's a dangerous, desperate journey — many have died trying to reach European shores. Fellows from the University of British Columbia's Global Reporting Program visited the island and worked with special correspondent Malcolm Brabant on this report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
     

How EU efforts to stem migration affect a dangerous sea route to the Canary Islands

7 May 2026 at 22:25
In the Atlantic, Spain's Canary Islands are destinations for thousands of migrants seeking asylum in Europe. It's a dangerous, desperate journey — many have died trying to reach European shores. Fellows from the University of British Columbia's Global Reporting Program visited the island and worked with special correspondent Malcolm Brabant on this report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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  • Somalia's dire humanitarian situation escalates amid Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure PBS News
    The Strait of Hormuz closure is not only driving up prices at the pump in the U.S., it's also driving up the cost of delivering humanitarian aid around the world. That is particularly acute for Somalia, which is facing one of the most complex hunger crises in recent years. Nick Schifrin speaks with the World Food Program's Matthew Hollingworth for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
     

Somalia's dire humanitarian situation escalates amid Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure

7 May 2026 at 22:20
The Strait of Hormuz closure is not only driving up prices at the pump in the U.S., it's also driving up the cost of delivering humanitarian aid around the world. That is particularly acute for Somalia, which is facing one of the most complex hunger crises in recent years. Nick Schifrin speaks with the World Food Program's Matthew Hollingworth for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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