World News This Week

ABC News' award-winning news magazine program recapping the world's most compelling news stories from the past week.

Full Episode: Friday, December 22, 2023 12/23/2023

Full Episode: Friday, December 22, 2023 In this episode, World News This Year, we take a look back at some of the biggest stories of 2023 including the Israel/Hamas war, the wildfires in Hawaii, the constant fight over Speaker of the House, the constant court battles for former President Trump and some of the stories that made us smile. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29412803

Full Episode: Friday, December 15, 2023 12/15/2023

Full Episode: Friday, December 15, 2023 On this week's podcast: House Republicans formalize an impeachment probe into President Biden, The US urges Israel to scale back its war in Gaza, deadly Tennessee twisters, and... "Feel" the music - wearing a high-tech shirt! /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29412828

Full Episode: Friday, December 8, 2023 12/09/2023

Full Episode: Friday, December 8, 2023 In this week's episode: gun violence stuns communities in Texas, Las Vegas and New York. A critical, dire turn in the Israel/Hamas war, a pregnant woman sues Texas over its abortion law, and, a farewell to a TV titan. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29412858

Full Episode: Friday, December 1, 2023 12/01/2023

Full Episode: Friday, December 1, 2023 In this week’s episode, the Israel/Hamas ceasefire collapses, Congressman George Santos is expelled from Congress, we say goodbye to former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and GOP Presidential hopeful Nikki Haley picks up a key endorsement. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29412883

Full Episode: Friday, November 24, 2023 11/25/2023

Full Episode: Friday, November 24, 2023 In this week's episode: one step closer to freedom for some hostages, as fighting in gaza is on hold. An explosion puts authorities on high alert. A deadline passes for sexual assault accusers. And, a pop duo gets "out of touch" with one another. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29412913

Full Episode: Friday, November 17, 2023 11/18/2023

Full Episode: Friday, November 17, 2023 In this week's episode: taking to the streets, regarding the Israeli-Hamas war. A big meeting in San Francisco, more trouble for a New York congressman, and end of the line for the Oakland Athletics. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29412943

Full Episode: Friday, November 10, 2023 11/10/2023

Full Episode: Friday, November 10, 2023 In this week’s episode, Israel agrees to combat pauses in Northern Gaza, Democrats celebrate 2023 election wins, the Supreme Court considers a gun case, SAG strikes a deal, and it’s the end of the Panda-era at the Smithsonian National Zoo. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29412963

Full Episode: Friday, November 3, 2023 11/03/2023

Full Episode: Friday, November 3, 2023 In this week's episode - escalations in the war in the mideast - and tensions here at home. A crypto founder is found guilty of fraud, the Trump civil trial becomes a family affair, and, a final hurrah for the Beatles. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29412998

Full Episode: Friday, October 27, 2023 10/28/2023

Full Episode: Friday, October 27, 2023 In this week’s episode, the worst mass shooting of the year leaves at least 18 dead in Maine, Israel steps up its ground offensive in Gaza, after three weeks the House of Representatives has a Speaker again, the former chief of staff for former President Trump reaches an immunity deal with federal prosecutors and the former President is fined $10,000 by a New York judge. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413008

Full Episode: Friday, October 20, 2023 10/20/2023

Full Episode: Friday, October 20, 2023 In this week’s episode, more attacks in the war between Israel and Hamas, President Biden visits Israel, two American hostages are freed, former President Trump faces a gag order and two of his co-defendants plead guilty. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413028

Full Episode: Friday, October 13, 2023 10/13/2023

Full Episode: Friday, October 13, 2023 In this week’s episode, terror and war in Israel, Russia steps up its attacks in Ukraine, Speaker of the House gridlock in Washington DC, auto workers step up their strike against Ford and a new pumpkin king is crowned. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413048

Full Episode: Friday, October 6, 2023 10/06/2023

Full Episode: Friday, October 6, 2023 In this week’s episode: the Speaker of the House is ousted, former President Trump faces a lawsuit over his real estate and questions about possibly sharing military secrets, a missing girl is found in upstate New York and the White House reverses course on the border wall. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413063

Full Episode: Friday, September 29, 2023 09/29/2023

Full Episode: Friday, September 29, 2023 In this week’s episode, a government shutdown looms, remembering the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, an arrest in the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, the auto workers strike expands again and GOP White House hopefuls debate without former President Trump. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413083

Full Episode: Friday, September 22, 2023 09/22/2023

Full Episode: Friday, September 22, 2023 In this week's episode: auto workers expand their strike. A homecoming for Americans, who were detained in Iran. Ukraine pleads for more aid, as lawmakers spar over funding the government. And, is AI technology fit for public consumption? /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413108

Full Episode: Friday, September 15, 2023 09/15/2023

Full Episode: Friday, September 15, 2023 In this week’s episode: auto workers go on strike, a killer captured in Pennsylvania, the House opens an impeachment inquiry into the President, history at the US Open and a rescue in a cave 3,000 feet deep. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413128

Full Episode: Friday, September 8, 2023 09/08/2023

Full Episode: Friday, September 8, 2023 In this week’s episode: brutal heat forces changes at schools across the country, an escaped killer is still on the run in Pennsylvania, the former leader of the Proud Boys gets the longest sentence yet connected to January 6th, tens of thousands finally make it out the rainy, muddy mess of Burning Man and Maui marks a month since the deadly wildfires. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413158

Full Episode: Friday, September 1, 2023 09/01/2023

Full Episode: Friday, September 1, 2023 In this week’s episode: Hurricane Idalia slams into Florida, a deadly racist attack in Jacksonville, former President Trump faces a federal trial in March, warnings about the next COVID shot, and we hear Princess Diana in her own words. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413178

Full Episode: Friday, August 25, 2023 08/25/2023

Full Episode: Friday, August 25, 2023 In this week's episode: Trump surrenders again, as 2024 presidential hopefuls square off on the debate stage. A plane crash mystery in Russia, a mass shooting in California. And, a homecoming, for one girl's best friend. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413203

Full Episode: Friday, August 18, 2023 08/18/2023

Full Episode: Friday, August 18, 2023 In this week's episode: number four. A breakthrough in organ transplants. Stories of survival in Maui - and, Maui Strong. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413228

Full Episode: Friday, August 11, 2023 08/11/2023

Full Episode: Friday, August 11, 2023 In this week's episode: devastation and chaos in Hawaii. Residents and tourists fleeing, and uncertainty about what's left. The Hunter Biden investigation enters a new phase. Americans are released from a prison in Iran. And: hip-hop turns 50. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413253

Full Episode: Friday, August 4, 2023 08/04/2023

Full Episode: Friday, August 4, 2023 In this week's episode: Trump in court, again. Opposition, and pushback. A credit downgrade for the US, and unexpected farewells. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413283

Full Episode: Friday, July 28, 2023 08/01/2023

Full Episode: Friday, July 28, 2023 In this week’s episode, new charges against former President Trump, a plea deal for President Biden’s son falls apart, health concerns for a pair of Senators, July is on track to be the hottest month on record, and as interest rates rise the economy speeds up. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413303

Full Episode: Friday, July 21, 2023 07/21/2023

Full Episode: Friday, July 21, 2023 In this week’s episode, muddling through extreme weather, a possible third indictment for former President Trump, tensions rising with North Korea, the Women’s World Cup gets underway and the weekend of BarbenHeimer. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413318

Full Episode: Friday, July 14, 2023 07/15/2023

Full Episode: Friday, July 14, 2023 In this week’s episode, brutal heat across much of the country as parts of the Northeast deal with flooding, Hollywood actors join writers on strike, an arrest in connection a string of murders on Long Island, the first over-the-counter birth control pill is approved and Chinese hackers are blamed for attacking Outlook email. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413393

Full Episode: Friday, July 7, 2023 07/07/2023

Full Episode: Friday, July 7, 2023 In this week’s episode, more mass shootings across America, the world sets heat records repeatedly, cocaine is discovered at the White House, controversial weapons go to Ukraine and a golfer at the US Open hits the links seven months pregnant. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413413

Full Episode: Friday, June 30, 2023 06/30/2023

Full Episode: Friday, June 30, 2023 In this week’s episode, the Supreme Court strikes down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness and affirmative action, bad weather leaves thousands of air travelers stranded, ABC News obtains audio of former President Trump apparently talking about classified documents and a mutiny begins and ends within days in Russia. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413438

Full Episode: Friday, June 24, 2023 06/24/2023

Full Episode: Friday, June 24, 2023 In this week's episode: A frantic search at sea ends in tragedy. One year since the Dobbs abortion decision. President Biden's son charged. A surprise vote in Congress, and, America celebrates Juneteenth. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413458

Full Episode: Friday, June 16, 2023 06/16/2023

Full Episode: Friday, June 16, 2023 In this week's episode: Trump arraignment, again. Mystery in Mexico, an indictment for an ex-servicemember, and, Pat Sajak's final spin. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413478

Full Episode: Friday, June 9, 2023 06/09/2023

Full Episode: Friday, June 9, 2023 In this week's episode: Trump indicted again. Reaction from his legal team, and what it could mean for his political future. Thick, hazy, hazardous air along the east coast. New challengers in the 2024 presidential race, and, Apple's new vision. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413503

Full Episode: Friday, June 02, 2023 06/02/2023

Full Episode: Friday, June 02, 2023 In this week's episode: a debt ceiling bill, in the 11th hour, a holiday shooting, warnings about organized crime retail crime, and, the start of Pride month. /episode/index/show/f040fb93-edaa-4737-8ad7-96f764c46428/id/29413523

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