PBS News Hour - World

News Wrap: Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is facing new criminal charges

August 11, 2021 22:55 - 10.9 MB

In our news wrap Wednesday, jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is facing new criminal charges ahead of elections next month, crews in northern California encounter new flare-ups from the Dixie Fire, dozens of fires raging in Algeria have now claimed at least 65 lives, and New York state's incoming governor, Kathy Hochul, promised to change the culture in state government. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Russia struggles against the delta variant and low vaccination rates

August 11, 2021 22:40 - 13.7 MB

Authorities in parts of Russia are now mandating vaccination, in the face of high COVID-19 infections and record deaths. Just 25 percent of adults are fully inoculated in the country. With four domestic vaccines available, Russians are not facing any shortages, but the government is struggling with widespread skepticism. Special correspondent Julia Chapman reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The Taliban now control two-thirds of Afghanistan. How did it happen so quickly?

August 11, 2021 22:35 - 16 MB

The Taliban on Wednesday seized three more Afghan provincial capitals and a local military headquarters in northern Afghanistan. The insurgents now hold some two-thirds of the nation as the U.S. and NATO finalize their withdrawal after decades of war. Bill Riggio, a senior fellow at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies and the editor of their Long War Journal, joins Stephanie Sy to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Minnesota students come together to bring water to schools in the developing world

August 11, 2021 22:25 - 11.5 MB

Drinking water and restrooms are readily available to most school children in America. That is not the case across the developing world. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on schools coming together around water as part of his series, "Agents for Change." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: A surge in COVID-19 infections is pushing hospitals to the breaking point

August 10, 2021 22:45 - 8.54 MB

In our news wrap Tuesday, Hospitals and medical staff are overwhelmed in some parts of the country as COVID infections continue to rise, the Taliban claimed they have captured a seventh provincial capital in Afghanistan, much of the northern Caribbean is hunkered down as Tropical Storm Fred approaches, and Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers vetoed a series of voting bills passed by Republicans. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on the infrastructure bill and climate change

August 10, 2021 22:43 - 14.1 MB

The bipartisan infrastructure bill that cleared the Senate Tuesday represents the largest investment in green energy in United States history. But it faces a tough road ahead in the House of Representatives, where some progressive Democrats say it's not enough to address the climate crisis. U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm joins William Brangham to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Battles brew over masking up in schools to ward off COVID-19

August 06, 2021 22:55 - 13.3 MB

In our news wrap Friday, states and school districts across the country are taking varying approaches to mask mandates, more than 50 wildfires are burning in Greece, the Taliban reportedly captured their first provincial capital in Afghanistan, a New Jersey gym owner became the first person to plead guilty to assaulting a police officer on Jan. 6, and a U.S. track veteran made history in Tokyo. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hungary's crackdown on its LGBTQ community prompts condemnation from European leaders

August 06, 2021 22:35 - 13.9 MB

The rights of Hungary's LGBTQ people are increasingly under threat. Last month, a law came into force that restricts the depiction of homosexuality and sex reassignment to children in schools. The law has drawn intense opposition from other countries in the European Union, and has become a battleground on what the bloc stands for. Special correspondent Lucy Hough reports from Budapest. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: CDC's new eviction moratorium faces early legal challenge

August 05, 2021 22:50 - 8.97 MB

In our news wrap Thursday, the CDC's newly announced eviction moratorium is already facing a legal challenge after the Alabama Association of Realtors asked a federal court for an injunction that would let evictions resume. Also, Iran gets a new president who cements hardliners' control of the government and a wildfire consumes a California town as Turkey and Greece fight separate blazes overseas. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: As COVID cases rise, concern over global vaccines and potential boosters grows

August 04, 2021 22:55 - 10.5 MB

In our news wrap Wednesday, as the world nears 200 million COVID cases, the World Health Organization calls for delaying booster shots until more countries get the vaccine, and the White House argues the U.S. has enough vaccine to do both if needed. Protests erupt in Lebanon a year after a deadly Beirut explosion. And California's largest wildfire is growing again as hot, gusty weather returns. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

1 year after Beirut explosion, Lebanon still in crisis

August 04, 2021 22:35 - 16.3 MB

A year after a deadly explosion of tons of ammonium nitrate that sat for years in a Beirut port warehouse, people in Lebanon are still waiting for answers and government accountability. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen reports on how people across Lebanon are struggling to cope amid the ongoing collapse of the country's economy and shortages in fuel, food and basic services. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: COVID-19 vaccination mandates spread in the U.S. as the delta variant surges

August 03, 2021 22:40 - 7.81 MB

In our news wrap Tuesday, mandates for COVID-19 vaccinations spread to more of the U.S. as the delta variant surges, Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis rejected any new restrictions, New York became the nation's first big city to require proof of shots, the Taliban accelerated its gains in Afghanistan, and an American Olympic star returned to competition in women's gymnastics. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Ethiopian government appears determined to target Tigray as humanitarian crisis deepens

August 03, 2021 22:23 - 12.6 MB

The Biden administration this week sent its most senior official yet to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. USAID Director Samantha Power is putting pressure on the Ethiopian government and its Nobel Peace Prize-winning prime minister to alleviate a humanitarian crisis in the country's Tigray region. But as Nick Schifrin reports, the Ethiopian government seems determined to target Tigray PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Firefighters contain 80% of Oregon Bootleg Fire; lift evacuations in California

August 02, 2021 22:45 - 9.1 MB

In our news wrap Monday, firefighters in Oregon finally have the upper hand against the giant Bootleg Fire after they made major progress over the weekend. More than 80% of the fire has been contained. Federal health officials in the U.S. said average daily vaccinations for COVID-19 jumped 70% last week. The president of Afghanistan blamed the U.S. for rapid gains by the Taliban. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Firefighters contain 80 percent of Oregon Bootleg Fire; lift evacuations in California

August 02, 2021 22:45 - 9.1 MB

In our news wrap Monday, firefighters in Oregon finally have the upper hand against the giant Bootleg Fire after they made major progress over the weekend. More than 80% of the fire has been contained. Federal health officials in the U.S. said average daily vaccinations for COVID-19 jumped 70% last week. The president of Afghanistan blamed the U.S. for rapid gains by the Taliban. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Afghans fear Taliban retribution as group expands control, executes critics

August 02, 2021 22:35 - 11.6 MB

The Taliban's surge is threatening major urban centers across Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the sense of panic is growing as more Afghans were granted permission to resettle in the United States. Special correspondent Jane Ferguson joins John Yang with updates on this fast-evolving situation. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Analyzing wins, losses and what's to come for American athletes in Tokyo

August 02, 2021 22:20 - 12.5 MB

Americans athletes at the Tokyo Olympics have had great wins so far: Jade Carey's gold medal in the gymnastics floor exercise, many medals for swimmers Caleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky. Simone Biles is expected to compete in Tuesday's balance beam finals. The losses include the women's soccer team losing to Canada. USA Today's Christine Brennan joins Amna Nawaz to discuss America's prospects. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Trump tax returns must go to Congress, DOJ tells Treasury

July 30, 2021 22:50 - 10.7 MB

In our news wrap Friday, newly disclosed documents highlight the pressure from former President Trump on the Justice Department to overturn the 2020 election results. On a second front, the Justice Department directed the Treasury Department to hand over Trump's tax returns to Congress. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appealed to the CDC to take emergency action on the expiring eviction moratorium. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

First Afghan interpreters, their families arrive in the U.S. on special visas

July 30, 2021 22:45 - 6.8 MB

More than 200 Afghans eligible for special immigrant visas arrived in Virginia Friday. They are the first group of former interpreters -- and their families -- who worked with American soldiers on the ground. They're being evacuated by the Biden administration just weeks before the U.S. withdrawal is complete and as Taliban violence increases. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

CIA still investigating cause of 'Havana Syndrome' ailments affecting U.S. diplomats

July 30, 2021 22:40 - 6.16 MB

Judy Woodruff and Nick Schifrin discuss the debilitating medical ailments affecting U.S. diplomatic and intelligence officers in Cuba -- which have become known as Havana Syndrome. Six months in, what steps has the Biden administration taken to aid those affected? PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hong Kong residents worry vague new immigration law could let China ban them from leaving

July 30, 2021 22:35 - 13.2 MB

A pro-democracy protester in Hong Kong was sentenced Friday to nine years in prison, the first prosecution under Beijing's national security law. Now a new amendment to the city's immigration law takes effect Sunday that China says targets illegal refugees. But as special correspondent Richard Kimber reports, critics say the law's wording is vague and could ban residents from leaving the city. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Vaccine, mask opponents are fueling the delta variant's death toll. Will incentives help?

July 29, 2021 22:50 - 11.6 MB

Judy Woodruff discusses the latest on COVID-19's spread in the U.S. -- which is surging thanks to the delta variant -- and how incentives for those who are unvaccinated and anti-maskers will affect the situation with Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and a member of the Food and Drug Administration's vaccine advisory board. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Congress approves $2 billion in emergency spending for Capitol security

July 29, 2021 22:40 - 9.45 MB

In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. Congress gave final approval today to $2 billion in emergency spending for Capitol security. The Biden administration will allow a nationwide ban on evictions imposed during the pandemic to expire Saturday. The U.S. Commerce Department said economic growth reached an annual rate of 6.5% in the year's second quarter. On wall street, stocks managed modest gains. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Japan ignored months of protests to host the Olympics. The opposition is still growing

July 29, 2021 22:35 - 11.6 MB

Tokyo on Thursday registered its highest number yet of COVID-19 cases. Amid American triumphs in the gym and the pool, the reigning world champion pole vaulter Sam Kendricks was forced to leave after testing positive. The Japanese public is split between cheering the medal count and fearing the virus. Opposition to the games has only grown. Special correspondent Phoebe Amoroso reports from Tokyo. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

What Suni Lee's gymnastics gold win means to Hmong Americans

July 29, 2021 22:30 - 13.9 MB

American gymnast Sunisa Lee's gold medal in gymnastics Thursday makes her the first Hmong American to participate and win in the Olympics. Lee said she trains daily for first-generation Americans and wanted to win for Hmong Americans. John Yang reports on the reaction within the Hmong American community with Bo Thao-Urabe, founder and executive director of the Coalition of Asian American Leaders. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Pelosi calls McCarthy a 'moron' as House leaders trade barbs over mask rules

July 28, 2021 22:50 - 8.97 MB

In our news wrap Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican leader Kevin McCarthy traded barbs over the House's reimposed masking requirements. McCarthy called them a bid for "control," and Pelosi referred to him as a "moron." Cooler weather and some rainfall brought momentary relief to firefighters in the Western U.S. The Federal Reserve says the U.S. economy is still gaining strength. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Greeks split over pathway, elevator construction for disabled Parthenon visitors

July 28, 2021 22:25 - 11.4 MB

The United Nations world heritage body, UNESCO, wants Greece to stop installing concrete paths around the iconic Parthenon atop the Acropolis in Athens. Much of the work has been completed, intended to make it more accessible for tourists, especially the wheelchair bound. But critics call it criminal. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from Athens about how the debate is playing out. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Georgia man pleads guilty to 4 of 8 Asian spa killings, gets life sentence

July 27, 2021 22:50 - 10.1 MB

In our news wrap Tuesday, a man accused of killing 8 people at an Atlanta-area massage parlor in March pleaded guilty to 4 murders. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole. A former U.S. Air Force analyst is facing 45 months in federal prison for leaking secrets about a military drone program. A Hong Kong court convicted a pro-democracy protester under China's new national security law. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

U.S. 'really messed it up' in Afghanistan, says Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan

July 27, 2021 22:30 - 33.9 MB

In just over one month, the United States will have completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of war. But for those two decades, Afghanistan's eastern neighbor, Pakistan, stood accused by American and Afghan forces of supporting the Taliban. Judy Woodruff speaks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan about his country's fraught relationship with the U.S. and Afghanistan. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Biden to pull U.S. combat forces from Iraq by end of year

July 26, 2021 22:50 - 7.41 MB

In our news wrap Monday, the White House announced that a U.S. combat mission in Iraq will wrap up by year's end. The United Nations reports that more women and children have been killed in fighting in Afghanistan this year than in any similar period since 2009. Thomas Barrack, the former chair of the Trump inaugural committee, pleaded not guilty to illegally lobbying for the United Arab Emirates. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Why are Tunisians protesting? Understanding the country's crisis of democracy

July 26, 2021 22:40 - 11.1 MB

Tunisia's President Kais Saied on Monday suspended parliament indefinitely and fired the country's defense minister -- one day after he unilaterally fired the prime minister. Nick Schifrin reports on moves that critics call a coup -- one decade after the Arab Spring -- with Sarah Yerkes of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Greek authorities crackdown on critical nonprofits amid backlash for refugee pushback

July 26, 2021 22:35 - 13.5 MB

Police in Greece's most eastern islands have launched a human-trafficking prosecution against nonprofits that help asylum seekers try to avoid being pushed back at sea to Turkey. The move is being seen as part of a wider effort by some European countries to criminalize humanitarian organizations as the Greek coast guard defends its pushback efforts. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Delayed by a year, Tokyo Olympics kick-off amid COVID-19 fears, protests

July 24, 2021 20:43 - 2.04 MB

A year after they were postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Olympics kicked off in Tokyo, Japan-- but not without controversies. The opening ceremony was held without spectators and most competitions are being held without an in-person audience. Meanwhile, as COVID-19 cases rise, public outcry against the Games has grown. New York Times Tokyo Bureau Chief Motoko Rich joins. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

On the Ethiopian border, refugees fleeing fighting, famine make for Sudan

July 24, 2021 20:10 - 3.31 MB

Nobel Peace Prize-winner Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia launched a government offensive last November against rebels in the northern region of Tigray. At the time, he promised the war would be over in a matter of weeks. But the ongoing conflict has led to thousands of deaths, displaced almost 2 million people, and led to charges of ethnic cleansing and widespread sexual violence, mostly by government forces. Benedict Moran and Jorgen Samso report. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https:/...

News Wrap: Federal appeals court finds CDC eviction moratorium unlawful

July 23, 2021 22:55 - 9.66 MB

In our news wrap Friday, a federal appeals court has ruled against a moratorium on most residential evictions during the pandemic. Shooting and protests erupted outside the funeral of Haiti's slain President Jovenel Moïse. Monsoon rains in western India triggered landslides, killing more than 100 people. The search for bodies officially ended at a collapsed condominium tower in Surfside, Florida. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Quiet Olympics opening ceremony sees loud public protest over virus concerns

July 23, 2021 22:50 - 11.5 MB

Usually a star-studded show, the Tokyo Olympics opened with a quieter ceremony. National teams paraded to a nearly empty stadium. It was noisier outside, as protests against holding the games in the middle of a pandemic continued. Only 23% of Japan's population is fully vaccinated. William Brangham speaks to Associated Press reporter Philip Crowther about the situation on the ground in Tokyo. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hong Kong police arrest authors of a children's book in latest free speech crackdown

July 23, 2021 22:45 - 10.3 MB

Hong Kong authorities arrested the authors of a children's book this week and accused them of sedition. The book, "Defenders of Sheep Village," explores the politics of a protest movement, facing off against an increasingly assertive China using animals. Nick Schifrin has the story. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Here's how Border Patrol apprehends, aids migrants stranded at the U.S.-Mexico border

July 23, 2021 22:35 - 11.9 MB

The number of apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border have climbed steadily this year. In May alone, border agents reported more than 180,0000 encounters with migrants. Lorraine Rivera of Arizona Public Media reports from the ground with U.S. Customs and Border Protection during a sweep of the Sonoran Desert. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

U.S. officials re-emphasize importance of COVID vaccines, investigating virus' origins

July 22, 2021 22:55 - 6.02 MB

The White House is issuing urgent calls to action Thursday in the face of COVID-19's latest assault, especially given the dangerous delta variant of the virus. The Biden administration's appeals for Americans to get vaccinated come amid talks of re-imposing restrictions. Amna Nawaz reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

U.S. surgeon general on the 'most powerful tools' to combat the delta variant

July 22, 2021 22:50 - 16.7 MB

Amna Nawaz and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy dive deeper into the Biden administration's efforts to combat the delta variant of the novel coronavirus and surrounding misinformation, public masking requirements and vaccination efforts amid the rise of COVID-19 cases. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: DOJ announces strike force to tackle suspect gun networks

July 22, 2021 22:45 - 10.2 MB

In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. Justice Department announced the formation of strike forces to target gun crimes. Attorney General Merrick Garland traveled to Chicago -- just hours after mass shootings in the city that killed 3 people and wounded nearly 20. Fire crews in the western U.S. are finally getting help from the weather, against the giant Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Migrants left adrift at sea after boat pushback from Greek coast guard

July 22, 2021 22:35 - 17.4 MB

Pro-refugee groups allege the Greek coast guard is endangering migrants in the Aegean Sea and breaching international law with a new aggressive migration policy that involves pushing them back towards Turkish waters. Critics also accuse the European Union of ignoring Greece's behavior, six years into the migration crisis. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from the island of Samos. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Is Facebook putting company over country? New book explores its role in misinformation

July 22, 2021 22:25 - 16.5 MB

A new book, "An Ugly Truth: Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination," details how Facebook struggles and sometimes fails to curtail hate speech, disinformation and violent rhetoric on its platform. It also examines how Facebook has become an enormously lucrative data mining and advertising operation. Authors Cecilia Kang and Sheera Frenkel join William Brangham with more. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: GOP blocks debate on bipartisan infrastructure deal

July 21, 2021 22:50 - 11.4 MB

In our news wrap Wednesday, Republicans in the U.S. Senate blocked debate on a bipartisan infrastructure plan, leaving the bill -- worth $1.2 trillion -- unfinished. The Bootleg Fire in Southern Oregon grew to half the size of Rhode Island. The Biden administration agreed to a plan for finishing the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Europe. The list of COVID positive Olympics athletes grew. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

What Americans should know about the delta variant, masks -- regardless of vaccine status

July 21, 2021 22:40 - 11.5 MB

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. life expectancy has fallen by a year and a half, the largest one-year decline since World War II. Black and Hispanic Americans were hit the hardest, dropping by almost 3 years. As the delta variant spreads and officials paint a sobering picture for Americans, especially those unvaccinated, John Yang discusses concerns with Georgetown University's Dr. Ranit Mishori. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The world is striving to fully adopt clean energy. Will we succeed in time?

July 21, 2021 22:35 - 10.8 MB

The consequences of extreme weather are evident and unmistakable. Scientists say human-caused climate change is making these events more frequent and severe. Miles O'Brien looks at a pivotal upcoming moment in addressing the climate crisis with Alok Sharma, president of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. It's part of our collaboration with "Covering Climate Now." PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: U.S. COVID cases up 200% in 2 weeks with delta variant behind 83% of them

July 20, 2021 22:55 - 11.8 MB

In our news wrap Tuesday, new COVID-19 infections in the U.S. are still building -- up 200% in two weeks. Vaccinated staffers in both the White House and in Congress have tested positive. China has rejected U.S. Accusations that it was behind the hack of Microsoft Exchange email system. Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein -- now a convicted rapist -- was extradited from New York to California. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Belarusian opposition leader on Lukashenko's dictatorship, underground protests, U.S. aid

July 20, 2021 22:30 - 16.2 MB

It's been nearly a year since the man known as Europe's last dictator, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, was declared victor in an election widely-denounced as a fraud. The woman leading his opposition, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, is in Washington this week meeting with top U.S. officials. Amna Nawaz reports on her visit and speaks with her about her political plans and hopes for the future. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

News Wrap: Stocks slump as COVID-19 restrictions return

July 19, 2021 22:50 - 9.73 MB

In our news wrap Monday, stocks tumbled over worries that renewed COVID restrictions will slow economic recovery. President Joe Biden toned down his claim that Facebook is "killing people" with COVID misinformation, shifting blame to users. Over 200 fires are burning across Siberia, Russia, amid extreme heat. A Florida man will serve 8 months in prison for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

As U.S., allies condemn Chinese cyberattacks, report exposes governments' use of spyware

July 19, 2021 22:45 - 12.7 MB

The Biden administration and a large group of allies called out China for state-sponsored, international hacking Monday. A consortium of media outlets also published an investigation revealing how governments hacked into their opponents' phones with sophisticated, Israeli-made software. Nick Schifrin joins Judy Woodruff to discuss what the revelations mean and how it affects the digital landscape. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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