The legal battle over the Trump administration's gutting of USAID began this week with a federal judge ruling against DOGE-initiated cuts. Though Elon Musk insists "no one has died as a result" of DOGE's actions, the reality on the ground is already painting a very different picture. Health workers in the developing world have said people are already dying f ... Show More
Yesterday
Nobel Laureate Assaulted in Iranian Prison
47 years ago today, Iran was declared an Islamic republic, after a year-long revolution that toppled a Shah and sent shockwaves throughout the world. And this anniversary sees the regime in its fiercest fight for survival yet. Last month, hundreds of thousands of Iranians rose up ... Show More
54m 16s
Feb 10
The View from Inside Iran
Amidst tension in the Middle East, nuclear diplomacy progresses. Inside Iran, it's now more than a month since the brutal crackdown on political dissent began. Hadi Ghaemi Is Executive Director of the Center for Human Rights in Iran, researching and documenting rights violations ... Show More
55m 56s
Feb 9
Hong Kong Activist Receives 20-Year Sentence
The children of Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai are speaking out after their 78-year old father was sentenced to 20 years in jail for violating national security laws. Lai, who is a British citizen, denies all charges, saying he's a political prisoner, the target of persec ... Show More
56m 6s
Oct 2024
12 PM ET: US Middle East pressure, Milton death toll rises, online pharmacy warning & more
The UAE is putting pressure on the US to intervene more strongly in the Middle East, as concerns grow about the lack of food getting into Gaza. At least 16 people have now been confirmed dead in the wake of Hurricane Milton. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala ... Show More
6m 40s
Jul 2025
Trump's tax bill passes, jobs report, Diogo Jota and Gaza
The U.S. House passes President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax cut and spending bill, cementing his command of Congress. June saw solid U.S. jobs growth. Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash. Hamas says it’s considering Trump’s ceasefire plan. Plus, how ... Show More
12m 3s