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        <title><![CDATA[PBS News Hour - World]]></title>
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                <description><![CDATA[Learn more about your world through in-depth analysis and on-the-ground reports. (Updated periodically) PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
        <itunes:summary>Learn more about your world through in-depth analysis and on-the-ground reports. (Updated periodically)</itunes:summary>
        <itunes:subtitle>Learn more about your world through in-depth analysis and on-the-ground reports. (Updated periodically)</itunes:subtitle>
                <itunes:author> PBS NewsHour</itunes:author>
                                
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            <title><![CDATA[PBS News Hour - World]]></title>
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                        <title><![CDATA[How the Mariupol theater strike exposed Russia's brutality in Ukraine]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[It was perhaps the single worst act of civilian killing in Russia's war on Ukraine. The bombing of a theater in Mariupol came to symbolize Ukrainian sacrifice, and revealed Putin's true intentions. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses one of Russia's most notorious war crimes with James Verini, author of "The Theater: Courage and Survival in the Defining Atrocity of the Ukraine War." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:30:03 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/compass-points-with-pbs-news/how-the-mariupol-theater-strike-exposed-russias-brutality-in-ukraine</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[It was perhaps the single worst act of civilian killing in Russia's war on Ukraine. The bombing of a theater in Mariupol came to symbolize Ukrainian sacrifice, and revealed Putin's true intentions. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses one of Russia's most notorious war crimes with James Verini, author of "The Theater: Courage and Survival in the Defining Atrocity of the Ukraine War." PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It was perhaps the single worst act of civilian killing in Russia's war on Ukraine. The bombing of a theater in Mariupol came to symbolize Ukrainian sacrifice, and revealed Putin's true intentions. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses one...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>24:02</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[World Cup brings Gazans moments of joy and hope amid devastation]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Sunday's World Cup final is expected to be watched by more than 1 billion people. As the tournament comes to a close, we have an inside look at how it has helped Palestinians in Gaza find moments of connection and hope. Nick Schifrin and producer Shams Odeh report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:35:36 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/world-cup-brings-gazans-moments-of-joy-and-hope-amid-devastation</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sunday's World Cup final is expected to be watched by more than 1 billion people. As the tournament comes to a close, we have an inside look at how it has helped Palestinians in Gaza find moments of connection and hope. Nick Schifrin and producer Shams Odeh report. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sunday's World Cup final is expected to be watched by more than 1 billion people. As the tournament comes to a close, we have an inside look at how it has helped Palestinians in Gaza find moments of connection and hope. Nick Schifrin and producer Sha...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:11</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Iran war driving up costs and putting seafarers at risk, UN maritime chief warns]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The White House said American and Iranian negotiators continue to speak, even as both sides draw a hard line in public. The U.S. military is again launching strikes on Iran, while President Trump has suggested he will soon escalate. For its part, Iran called control of the Strait of Hormuz a red line. Nick Schifrin reports.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:40:37 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/iran-war-driving-up-costs-and-putting-seafarers-at-risk-un-maritime-chief-warns</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The White House said American and Iranian negotiators continue to speak, even as both sides draw a hard line in public. The U.S. military is again launching strikes on Iran, while President Trump has suggested he will soon escalate. For its part, Iran called control of the Strait of Hormuz a red line. Nick Schifrin reports.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The White House said American and Iranian negotiators continue to speak, even as both sides draw a hard line in public. The U.S. military is again launching strikes on Iran, while President Trump has suggested he will soon escalate. For its part, Ira...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:12</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Vote on U.S. aid to Israel exposes sharp divide in Congress]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Israel's war in Gaza and its joint military operation with the U.S. against Iran are fueling deep divisions on Capitol Hill, especially among Democrats. Wednesday, more than half of House Democrats voted to end U.S. military funding for Israel. A separate provision aimed at strengthening U.S.-Israel cooperation is also exposing sharp differences. Lisa Desjardins reports.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:35:52 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/vote-on-u-s-aid-to-israel-exposes-sharp-divide-in-congress</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Israel's war in Gaza and its joint military operation with the U.S. against Iran are fueling deep divisions on Capitol Hill, especially among Democrats. Wednesday, more than half of House Democrats voted to end U.S. military funding for Israel. A separate provision aimed at strengthening U.S.-Israel cooperation is also exposing sharp differences. Lisa Desjardins reports.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Israel's war in Gaza and its joint military operation with the U.S. against Iran are fueling deep divisions on Capitol Hill, especially among Democrats. Wednesday, more than half of House Democrats voted to end U.S. military funding for Israel. A sep...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:12</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[U.S. launches more strikes, tightens naval blockade as Iran hits Gulf allies]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The U.S. launched a fourth straight night of strikes and is reimposing its naval blockade of all Iranian ports, its most formal step toward resuming full-scale war with Iran. President Trump says the move is designed to starve Iran's regime of oil revenue. Iran, in turn, continues to attack ships and U.S. allies in the Gulf, and refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:50:05 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/u-s-launches-more-strikes-tightens-naval-blockade-as-iran-hits-gulf-allies</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The U.S. launched a fourth straight night of strikes and is reimposing its naval blockade of all Iranian ports, its most formal step toward resuming full-scale war with Iran. President Trump says the move is designed to starve Iran's regime of oil revenue. Iran, in turn, continues to attack ships and U.S. allies in the Gulf, and refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The U.S. launched a fourth straight night of strikes and is reimposing its naval blockade of all Iranian ports, its most formal step toward resuming full-scale war with Iran. President Trump says the move is designed to starve Iran's regime of oil re...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>3:16</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Middle East experts assess latest escalation in U.S.-Iran conflict]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As the U.S. and Iran battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, Nick Schifrin discusses the latest developments with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is now at the Middle East Institute. Maleki was born and raised in Iran and is now at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:47:08 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/middle-east-experts-assess-latest-escalation-in-u-s-iran-conflict</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the U.S. and Iran battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, Nick Schifrin discusses the latest developments with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is now at the Middle East Institute. Maleki was born and raised in Iran and is now at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As the U.S. and Iran battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, Nick Schifrin discusses the latest developments with Alan Eyre and Miad Maleki. Eyre was part of the Obama administration's negotiating team for the Iran nuclear deal and is now at the ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:43</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: Fed Chair Warsh pledges inflation will be 'thing of the past']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that inflation will be "a thing of the past," the CDC says there are now nearly 7,000 confirmed or suspected cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide and New York is now the first state to issue a moratorium on building new large data centers.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:45:35 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-fed-chair-warsh-pledges-inflation-will-be-thing-of-the-past</guid>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that inflation will be "a thing of the past," the CDC says there are now nearly 7,000 confirmed or suspected cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide and New York is now the first state to issue a moratorium on building new large data centers.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Tuesday, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that inflation will be "a thing of the past," the CDC says there are now nearly 7,000 confirmed or suspected cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide an...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:35</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The highs and lows of the World Cup]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Simon Kuper is one of the few sports journalists who has now attended 10 World Cups. The author of "World Cup Fever: A Soccer Journey in Nine Tournaments" and co-author of "Soccernomics" joins Geoff Bennett to share the highs and lows of this year's World Cup.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:55:35 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/settle-in-with-pbs-news/the-highs-and-lows-of-the-world-cup</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Simon Kuper is one of the few sports journalists who has now attended 10 World Cups. The author of "World Cup Fever: A Soccer Journey in Nine Tournaments" and co-author of "Soccernomics" joins Geoff Bennett to share the highs and lows of this year's World Cup.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Simon Kuper is one of the few sports journalists who has now attended 10 World Cups. The author of "World Cup Fever: A Soccer Journey in Nine Tournaments" and co-author of "Soccernomics" joins Geoff Bennett to share the highs and lows of this year's ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>28:32</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Trump says U.S. 'taking over the strait' as conflict with Iran reignites]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The U.S. is striking Iran for the third consecutive night and Iran said it fired a missile at a U.S. Navy ship. The attacks come after President Trump told  Congress that the U.S. and Iran have resumed fighting. He also said the U.S. will blockade Iran and the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20% tax on ships, a move his administration denounced when Iran proposed a similar tax. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:55:49 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-says-u-s-taking-over-the-strait-as-conflict-with-iran-reignites</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The U.S. is striking Iran for the third consecutive night and Iran said it fired a missile at a U.S. Navy ship. The attacks come after President Trump told  Congress that the U.S. and Iran have resumed fighting. He also said the U.S. will blockade Iran and the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20% tax on ships, a move his administration denounced when Iran proposed a similar tax. Liz Landers reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The U.S. is striking Iran for the third consecutive night and Iran said it fired a missile at a U.S. Navy ship. The attacks come after President Trump told  Congress that the U.S. and Iran have resumed fighting. He also said the U.S. will blockade Ir...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:38</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[European officials on the challenges of navigating Trump's foreign policy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[At a key summit, President Trump airs grievances against NATO allies, makes clear he's still eyeing Greenland and weighs the U.S. military presence in Europe. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the challenges of navigating an unpredictable American president with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken and Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:30:05 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/compass-points-with-pbs-news/european-officials-on-the-challenges-of-navigating-trumps-foreign-policy</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[At a key summit, President Trump airs grievances against NATO allies, makes clear he's still eyeing Greenland and weighs the U.S. military presence in Europe. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the challenges of navigating an unpredictable American president with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, Belgian Defense Minister Theo Francken and Kaja Kallas, the EU's top diplomat.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[At a key summit, President Trump airs grievances against NATO allies, makes clear he's still eyeing Greenland and weighs the U.S. military presence in Europe. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the challenges of navigating an unpredicta...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>24:32</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Renewed U.S.-Iran fighting threatens shipping and hopes of ending war]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on the brink after another exchange of fire. Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said it completed a new round of strikes against Iran. Neither side appears ready to return to talks, and Iran has not said it will allow free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Liz Landers reports.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:55:32 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/renewed-u-s-iran-fighting-threatens-shipping-and-hopes-of-ending-war</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on the brink after another exchange of fire. Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said it completed a new round of strikes against Iran. Neither side appears ready to return to talks, and Iran has not said it will allow free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Liz Landers reports.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on the brink after another exchange of fire. Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said it completed a new round of strikes against Iran. Neither side appears ready to return to talks, and Iran has not said it will allow fr...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:43</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Rahm Emanuel on criticizing Netanyahu, calling for new approach to U.S.-Israel ties]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Rahm Emanuel delivered a pointed message in Tel Aviv about the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship. It comes as American public opinion, and the Democratic Party itself, are increasingly divided over support for Israel. Emanuel criticized Netanyahu's government, called for a new approach to military aid and renewed efforts toward Palestinian statehood. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:40:23 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/rahm-emanuel-on-criticizing-netanyahu-calling-for-new-approach-to-u-s-israel-ties</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rahm Emanuel delivered a pointed message in Tel Aviv about the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship. It comes as American public opinion, and the Democratic Party itself, are increasingly divided over support for Israel. Emanuel criticized Netanyahu's government, called for a new approach to military aid and renewed efforts toward Palestinian statehood. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Rahm Emanuel delivered a pointed message in Tel Aviv about the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship. It comes as American public opinion, and the Democratic Party itself, are increasingly divided over support for Israel. Emanuel criticized Netanyah...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>9:27</itunes:duration>
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                        <title><![CDATA[As diplomacy stalls, families worry Americans imprisoned by Iran are forgotten]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As tensions with Iran continue to escalate, another issue that remains unresolved is the Americans still imprisoned there. U.S. officials say those cases remain part of ongoing diplomacy, but families worry their loved ones could be overshadowed by the broader crisis. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:52 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/as-diplomacy-stalls-families-worry-americans-imprisoned-by-iran-are-forgotten</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As tensions with Iran continue to escalate, another issue that remains unresolved is the Americans still imprisoned there. U.S. officials say those cases remain part of ongoing diplomacy, but families worry their loved ones could be overshadowed by the broader crisis. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As tensions with Iran continue to escalate, another issue that remains unresolved is the Americans still imprisoned there. U.S. officials say those cases remain part of ongoing diplomacy, but families worry their loved ones could be overshadowed by t...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:50</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>World,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[Trump says ceasefire is 'over' as U.S. launches more strikes on Iran]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The U.S. is carrying out a second straight night of attacks on Iran. The U.S. military says it launched strikes to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump signaled these strikes earlier Wednesday at the NATO summit in Ankara. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:55:07 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-says-ceasefire-is-over-as-u-s-launches-more-strikes-on-iran</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The U.S. is carrying out a second straight night of attacks on Iran. The U.S. military says it launched strikes to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump signaled these strikes earlier Wednesday at the NATO summit in Ankara. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The U.S. is carrying out a second straight night of attacks on Iran. The U.S. military says it launched strikes to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump signaled these strikes earlier Wednesday at the ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:12</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>World,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[Summit revealed NATO 'not in a great state,' but it could be worse, says ex-ambassador]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[To discuss the latest developments in Iran and at the NATO summit, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ivo Daalder. He was the U.S. ambassador to NATO during the Obama administration and is now a senior fellow at Harvard University's Belfer Center. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:53:42 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/summit-revealed-nato-not-in-a-great-state-but-it-could-be-worse-says-ex-ambassador</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[To discuss the latest developments in Iran and at the NATO summit, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ivo Daalder. He was the U.S. ambassador to NATO during the Obama administration and is now a senior fellow at Harvard University's Belfer Center. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[To discuss the latest developments in Iran and at the NATO summit, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ivo Daalder. He was the U.S. ambassador to NATO during the Obama administration and is now a senior fellow at Harvard University's Belfer Center.]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:19</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after attacks on tankers in Strait of Hormuz]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration also revoked a key waiver that allowed the sale of Iranian oil. Geoff Bennett discussed what the latest developments could mean for the global oil supply with maritime security expert Ian Ralby. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:57:21 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/u-s-launches-new-strikes-on-iran-after-attacks-on-tankers-in-strait-of-hormuz</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration also revoked a key waiver that allowed the sale of Iranian oil. Geoff Bennett discussed what the latest developments could mean for the global oil supply with maritime security expert Ian Ralby. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration also revoked a key waiver that allowed the sale of Iranian oil. Geoff B...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>4:44</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>World,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[At NATO summit, Trump pressures allies on loyalty, defense spending and Greenland]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[New U.S. strikes on Iran come against the backdrop of the NATO summit in Turkey, where leaders are hoping to strengthen Europe's ability to defend itself. President Trump brought his long-standing criticisms of European countries, once again expressing frustration over their defense spending and refusal to support the U. S. and Israeli war in Iran. Nick Schifrin reports from Ankara. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:55:31 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/at-nato-summit-trump-pressures-allies-on-loyalty-defense-spending-and-greenland</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[New U.S. strikes on Iran come against the backdrop of the NATO summit in Turkey, where leaders are hoping to strengthen Europe's ability to defend itself. President Trump brought his long-standing criticisms of European countries, once again expressing frustration over their defense spending and refusal to support the U. S. and Israeli war in Iran. Nick Schifrin reports from Ankara. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[New U.S. strikes on Iran come against the backdrop of the NATO summit in Turkey, where leaders are hoping to strengthen Europe's ability to defend itself. President Trump brought his long-standing criticisms of European countries, once again expressi...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>7:29</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Inside Iran as mourners honor Khamenei while critics remain quiet]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The multi-day funeral of ‌Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued Tuesday with his coffin traveling to Najaf, Iraq. The funeral that began on Saturday has drawn enormous crowds. Special correspondent Reza Sayah has been in Tehran speaking with some who have come to pay their respects.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:03 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/inside-iran-as-mourners-honor-khamenei-while-critics-remain-quiet</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The multi-day funeral of ‌Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued Tuesday with his coffin traveling to Najaf, Iraq. The funeral that began on Saturday has drawn enormous crowds. Special correspondent Reza Sayah has been in Tehran speaking with some who have come to pay their respects.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The multi-day funeral of ‌Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued Tuesday with his coffin traveling to Najaf, Iraq. The funeral that began on Saturday has drawn enormous crowds. Special correspondent Reza Sayah has been in Tehran speak...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:25</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>World,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[Can NATO allies deliver on promises to increase military spending?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[President Trump is departing for a pivotal summit with NATO allies after a year in which he's questioned European countries' sovereignty and doubted the alliance's very utility. Nick Schifrin reports from Ankara, Turkey, where the NATO summit will take place.
 PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:55:45 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/can-nato-allies-deliver-on-promises-to-increase-military-spending</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Trump is departing for a pivotal summit with NATO allies after a year in which he's questioned European countries' sovereignty and doubted the alliance's very utility. Nick Schifrin reports from Ankara, Turkey, where the NATO summit will take place.
 PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[President Trump is departing for a pivotal summit with NATO allies after a year in which he's questioned European countries' sovereignty and doubted the alliance's very utility. Nick Schifrin reports from Ankara, Turkey, where the NATO summit will ta...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:59</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: Funeral held for Iran's late Supreme Leader]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Monday, hundreds of thousands attended a funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hamas dissolved its government in Gaza as it prepares to transfer power, officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say more than 500 people have died in the Ebola outbreak and Cuba was hit by a blackout as the nation struggles with an ongoing energy crisis.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:50:21 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-funeral-held-for-irans-late-supreme-leader</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Monday, hundreds of thousands attended a funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hamas dissolved its government in Gaza as it prepares to transfer power, officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo say more than 500 people have died in the Ebola outbreak and Cuba was hit by a blackout as the nation struggles with an ongoing energy crisis.  PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Monday, hundreds of thousands attended a funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hamas dissolved its government in Gaza as it prepares to transfer power, officials in the Democratic Republic of the C...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>6:39</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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        <dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"> PBS NewsHour</dc:creator><itunes:keywords>World,News,Current,Events,NewsHour,Television,Radio,Media</itunes:keywords></item>
                                
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                        <title><![CDATA[America's global legacy at 250]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As the United States grew from a series of small colonies into a global superpower, it took bold, transformative steps on the world stage, but it has also stumbled. On this 250th anniversary, guest moderator William Brangham, Esther Brimmer, Michael Mandelbaum and Robert Zoellick examine America's global legacy and what history will teach us about President Trump's foreign policy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:30:58 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts/compass-points-with-pbs-news/americas-global-legacy-at-250</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the United States grew from a series of small colonies into a global superpower, it took bold, transformative steps on the world stage, but it has also stumbled. On this 250th anniversary, guest moderator William Brangham, Esther Brimmer, Michael Mandelbaum and Robert Zoellick examine America's global legacy and what history will teach us about President Trump's foreign policy. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As the United States grew from a series of small colonies into a global superpower, it took bold, transformative steps on the world stage, but it has also stumbled. On this 250th anniversary, guest moderator William Brangham, Esther Brimmer, Michael ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>24:21</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[News Wrap: Iran begins funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Khamenei]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In our news wrap Friday, Iran began funeral ceremonies for its late supreme leader, hundreds more in Venezuela have been confirmed dead after last week's earthquakes, Egypt won its first-ever game in the World Cup's knockout round, New York is preparing for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's expected wedding, and London's National Archives says it found a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:50:33 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/news-wrap-iran-begins-funeral-ceremonies-for-late-supreme-leader-khamenei</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our news wrap Friday, Iran began funeral ceremonies for its late supreme leader, hundreds more in Venezuela have been confirmed dead after last week's earthquakes, Egypt won its first-ever game in the World Cup's knockout round, New York is preparing for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's expected wedding, and London's National Archives says it found a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In our news wrap Friday, Iran began funeral ceremonies for its late supreme leader, hundreds more in Venezuela have been confirmed dead after last week's earthquakes, Egypt won its first-ever game in the World Cup's knockout round, New York is prepar...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:35</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Lured by Russia, African soldiers end up on deadly front lines of Ukraine war]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[By some estimates, Russia has taken 1.5 million casualties in its war against Ukraine, including a half million killed since the war began. Now, as Russia runs out of recruits, it is bringing in mercenaries from far away. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports. A warning: Some images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:45:55 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/lured-by-russia-african-soldiers-end-up-on-deadly-front-lines-of-ukraine-war</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[By some estimates, Russia has taken 1.5 million casualties in its war against Ukraine, including a half million killed since the war began. Now, as Russia runs out of recruits, it is bringing in mercenaries from far away. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports. A warning: Some images in this story are disturbing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[By some estimates, Russia has taken 1.5 million casualties in its war against Ukraine, including a half million killed since the war began. Now, as Russia runs out of recruits, it is bringing in mercenaries from far away. Special correspondent Simon ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>8:22</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones after Ukraine's strikes on oil infrastructure]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised heavy retaliation after an all-night barrage of Russian missiles and drones killed at least 25 in Kyiv. Ukraine has been launching mass drone attacks deep into Russia, targeting military installations and refineries. Russia has suffered as a result, with fuel shortages reported throughout the sprawling nation. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:55:52 -0400</pubDate>
            <guid>https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/russia-pounds-kyiv-with-missiles-and-drones-after-ukraines-strikes-on-oil-infrastructure</guid>
            <itunes:author>PBS News</itunes:author>
            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised heavy retaliation after an all-night barrage of Russian missiles and drones killed at least 25 in Kyiv. Ukraine has been launching mass drone attacks deep into Russia, targeting military installations and refineries. Russia has suffered as a result, with fuel shortages reported throughout the sprawling nation. Stephanie Sy reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised heavy retaliation after an all-night barrage of Russian missiles and drones killed at least 25 in Kyiv. Ukraine has been launching mass drone attacks deep into Russia, targeting military installations ...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:13</itunes:duration>
                        <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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                        <title><![CDATA[As Venezuela crisis deepens, Chef Jos&eacute; Andr&eacute;s feeds earthquake survivors and search teams]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Venezuela's earthquake death toll has climbed to nearly 2,300 with thousands injured and tens of thousands still missing. Overwhelmed morgues, growing humanitarian needs, and mounting frustration over the pace of the response are compounding the crisis. Geoff Bennett spoke with Chef José Andrés, whose World Central Kitchen is on the ground delivering meals to survivors and first responders. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:45:09 -0400</pubDate>
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            <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Venezuela's earthquake death toll has climbed to nearly 2,300 with thousands injured and tens of thousands still missing. Overwhelmed morgues, growing humanitarian needs, and mounting frustration over the pace of the response are compounding the crisis. Geoff Bennett spoke with Chef José Andrés, whose World Central Kitchen is on the ground delivering meals to survivors and first responders. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy]]></itunes:summary>
            <itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Venezuela's earthquake death toll has climbed to nearly 2,300 with thousands injured and tens of thousands still missing. Overwhelmed morgues, growing humanitarian needs, and mounting frustration over the pace of the response are compounding the cris...]]></itunes:subtitle>
                            <itunes:duration>5:51</itunes:duration>
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