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and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you.nk you. announcer: and now, "bbc wor news". ♪ anchor: these are the latest headlines in the u.k. on pbs in united states and around the world, this is bbc news. sidney poitier has died at 94. he was the first black man to win an oscar for best actor. >> he was my generation's sort of icon. there wano one really before him who had the kind of stature. anchor: in england, staff at hospitals or covid essures are making caret them unsafe. >> nurses cannot stop hoping their patients, so they find themselves bread thinner, and they cannot do that indefinitely. >> given the pressures hospitals are facing around the country, especially with the workforce and other workforces, if they are infected, this is understandable, but it is all part of trying to work together, providinghe nhs every support it needs. anchor: novak djokovic has thanked fans for their support as he remainsn this hotel, the australian government rejects claims he is being held caive for failing to meet requirements for ente

welcome to world news america on pbs and around the globe.start tonight in the united kingdom where the prime minist boris johnson is under mounting political pressure over a scandal at a garden party in 2020. the country wasn't in lockdown at such gatherings were banned. today, for the very first time, mr. johnson admitted that he was at that party and apologized seeing he knows people feel rage towards him and his governmen some conservative lawmakers are calling for mr. johnson to resign. our political editor has the very latest. >> a mess. there is no other word. the prime minister belatedly trying to clean up. with an admission of possible rule breaking and an apology from a weakened leader. but will the answers to today's prime minister's questions see boris johnson through? >> mr. speaker, i wanted to apologize. i know millions of people across this country have made extraordinary sacrifices over the last 18 months. i know the rage they feel with me and the government i lead. and they think at downing stree itself, the rules are not pr

on pbs in the -- in the u.k., on pbs in the united states or around the world.tralian government has agreed to delay the deportation of novak djokovic after canceling his visa for the second time in the dispute over covid rules. the world number one tennis player who hasn't been vaccinated, is likely to be detained on saturday. the immigration minister said the latest visa cancellation was made on the grounds of health and good order. our correspondent has the latest from melbourne. >> live from sydney. >> moments ago the immigration minister has canceled novak djokovic's visa. >> it's a story that made headline here's in australia and around the world. for days, novak djokovic has been on the court train, and now the government announced its decision. the tennis star's vee has been canceled again and for the second time he vases -- faces deportation from australia. alex hawk said, today i exercise my power to cancel the visa held by novak djokovic on health and good order grounds on the basis that it was in the public interest to do so. prime minister scott mor

judy: all that andore on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been providedy -- ♪ consumer cellular. johnson & johnson. financial services firm raymond james. supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's problems. schoolfoundation.org. the lemelson foundation. committed to improving lives in the u.s. and in developing countries. supported by the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation. more information at macfound.org. and with the ongoing support of these institutions. this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting, and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. judy: this is a day of three major news developments. from word of justice stephen breyer's plan to retire from the u.s. supreme court, to coming interest rate hikes, and a nato rebuff of russia. but first, the breyer news, and questions about who will succeed him. president biden said today he'll wait for breyer's formal announcement. senate majority leader chuck schumer cited the president's past words. sen. schumer:

that's tonight on pbs.nd, mississippi is the only state in the nation that does not have a law requiring equal pay for men and women who do equal work. but, that could soon change. what a new legislative effort could mean for workers who experience discrimination. and that is the newshour for tonight. i'm judy woodruff. join us online, and again here on monday evening. for all of us at the pbs newshour, thank you, please stay safe, and have a good weekend. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> fidelity wealth management. >> consumer cellular. >> johnson & johnson. >> financial services firm raymond james. >> the william and flora hewlett foundation. for more than 50 years, advancing ideas and supporting institutions to promote a better world. at www.hewlett.org. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's most pressing problems-- skollfoundation.org. >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions and friends of the newshour. >> this program was made

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welcome to world news america on pbs.russia continues his military buildup on the border with ukraine the pentagon has put 8 ,500 u.s. troops on standby. as they try to agree how they would respond to a ssian invasion, president biden had a conference call with european leaders. 100,000 russian troops have massed on the border with ukraine and moscow denies it is planning an investigation but president putin has stated that russia and ukraine are one people. he claims one of his key concerns is the expansion of nato. several countries in eastern europe became nato members. mr. putin does not want ukraine to join nato. from kyiv our correspondent has a report. >> this is a country limo. waiting for an invasion that looks more like with every passing day but may yet never come. to the east, 100,000 russian troops amassed but the kremlin says talk of an invasion is hysteria. facing them, a -- are ukrainian soldiers who hear western leaders sounding the alarm. stuck in between are the people ofk iev who don't know what to bel

and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you.nk you. announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> hello. this is bbc news. i am lewis vaughan jones. the headlines. russia has the military capability to strike you train. it is not too late to prevent a conflict -- ukraine. it is not too late to prevent a conflict. >> he can choose dialogue and diplomacy. lewis: tens of thousands of russian troops have amassed on the ukrainian border, but ukraine's president calls on the west to avoid creating panic. >> you get the impression from the media that we are at war, that there are soldiers on the streets, that there is mobilization going on, that people are going away. we do not need that panic. lewis: the world food program says more than 80% of people in the ethiopian region are going hungry. and doubts over the timeline of the covitest novak djokovic reported when he attempted to enter australia. ♪ hello and welcome if you are watching on pbs here in america or around the world. first, the u.s. secretary of defense says conflict in ukrain

on pbs in the u.s., or arou the world.e we moved to today's main news, let's go to the united arab emirates, to a city where they are attempting not one but two world records in this amazing fireworks display. they are going for the most remote operated drone launching fireworks on record and secondly, the highest altitude drone fireworks display. usually we see the fireworks laser show in dubai on top of the world's tallest building, but we are showing you today this record-breaking intent in ras al khaimah. -- attempt in ras al khaimah. fireworks being launched from more than 130 pontoons as well as the fireworks are being launched from those drones that we mentioned that are part of this double world record attempt in ras al khaimah. in the united arab immigrants. -- united arab emirates. the curnt record for the most unmanned aerial vehicle launching simultaneously was in soh korea in october 2020. we will bring you more from around the world shortly. the governor of the u.s. state of colorado has said he pledged every

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. >> woodruff: all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> fidelity is here to help you work through the unexpected, with financial planning and advice for today, and tomorrow. >> the kendeda fund. committed to advancing restorative justice and meaningful work through investments in transformative leaders and ideas. more at kendedafund.org. >> carnegie corporation of new york. supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of international peace and security. at carnegie.org. >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions: and individuals. >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> woodruff: the fight over filling a new vacancy on the u.s. supreme court can now begin in earnest. justice stephen breyer confirmed toy he is stepping down, setting the stage for a senate confirmation battle. white house correspondent geoff bennett begins our coverage. >> reporter: today, the c

judy: all that and more on tonight's "pbs newshour." ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has beenrovided by -- fidelity wealth management johnson & johnson consumer cellular financial services firm raymond james the kendeda fund carnegie corporation of new york and with the ongoing support of these institutions and individuals. >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting and by contributions from viewers like you. thank you. judy: e procs of filling a coming vacancy on the u.s. supreme court can now begin in earnest. justice stephen breyer formally announced today that he is stepping dow setting the stage for a senate confirmation battle. the newshour's jeff bennett begins our coverage. >> president biden and justice stephen breyer together at the white house today to announce priors retirement from the supreme court. >> were here today to express the nation's gratitude to justice stephen breyer for his remarkable career in public service. geoff: breyer served more than 27 years on the nation's highest court, a career he called challenging and mean

and by contributions to this pbs station from viewers like you.nk you. announcer: and now, "bbc world news". >> hello, this. i am lewis vaughan jones. high-stakes talks between russia and the u.s., trying to reduce the risk of a wider conflict in ukraine, but firm warning from washington. >> if russian military forces move across the ukraine border, it will be met with a severe and united response from the united states. lewis: eight agencies say an airstrike in yemen has killed dozens. a constitutional counsel in france approves government plans to provide proof of coronavirus vaccinations to enter bars and cinemas. and the show won't go on, not yet, for adele in las vegas because of the pandemic. hello and welcome if you are watching on pbs in the u.s. and around the world. first, the u.s. and russia remain at a diplomatic standoff with military assets standing by. after escalating tension, the superpowers heaven -- have been holding talks about ukraine, which nato thinks is the next territory moscow wants disease by force. it has been less than

all of that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour been provided♪ >> moving our economy for 160 years, bnsf, that connects us. ♪ >> consumer cellular. johnson & johnson. financial services firm raymond james. >> supporting social entrepreneurs and their solutions to the world's most pressing problems, skollfoundation.org. >> the lemelson foundation on the web at lemelson.org. supported by the john d and catherine macarthur foundation. macfound.org.and with the support of these institutions. this was made possible by contribution from your pbs viewers from viewers like you. judy: president biden fielded questions from reporters at a marathon news conference on everything from soarin inflation, the stalemate on voting rights legislation, to americans' anxiety over covid 19. it was his first formal meeting with the press in 10 months. geoff bennett joins me now to discuss where the president's agenda stands and what remains to be accomplished. hello. let us talk about what the president had to say. what assessment is he giving himself? geoff: the pres

all that and more on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: >> fidelity is here to help you work through the unexpected, with financial planning and advice for today, and tomorrow. >> the william and flora hewlett foundation. for more than 50 years, advancing ideas and supporting institutions to promote a better world. at www.hewlett.org. >> the chan-zuckerberg initiative. working to build more healthy, just and inclusive future for everyone. at czi.org. >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions: d individuals. >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> woodruff: it ishe most acute crisis between the west anrussia since the end of the cold war, and today both sides escalated their military deployments. the u.s. is putting troops on higher alert, nato says it will reinforce its eastern flank, and russia is adding to its already 100,000 troops on ukraine's borders. nick schifrin begins our coverage. >> schifrin: moscow

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all that and more, on tonight's pbs newshour. >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by: ♪ ♪ ♪ moving our economy for 160 years. bnsf, the engine that connects us. >> fidelity wealth management. >> johnson & johnson. >> financial services firm raymond james. >> the john s. and james l. knight foundation. fostering informed and engaged communities. more at kf.org. >> and with the ongoing support of these institutions: and friends of the newshour. >> this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcaing. and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> nawaz: well, the u.s. has set a new daily record for covid cases, topping 580,000 new cases yesterday, and shattering wednesday's total of 488,000. for the first time in the pandemic, america recorded more than two million cases within just one week. the nation is now averaging more than 300,000 new cases a day. all of this comes as new data suggests those highly-sought- after rapid antigen tests may not be as effective as hoped in detecting the omicron variant. dr. kirsten b

from pbs station ideastream public media, david c.he scenes to see how the museum has reassembled an ancient puzzle. it's part of our arts and culture series, "canvas." >> reporter: the cleveland museum of art has tried for decades to do right by this guy. he first arrived at the museum in the 1970s, broken into pieces. curators tried putting him back together, but didn't quite get it right. then, about four years ago, a new generation of museum staffers decided to try again. it's been a long journey. the story actually starts hundreds of years ago in southern cambodia, near the entrance of a sacred site at the twin-peaked mountain of phnom da. it was there where sculptors carved the image of the hindu god krishna. this popular deity was depicted holding a mountain over his head like an umbrella, to protect his worshippers from a torrential rainstorm. >> the ritual to make this sculpture sacred when it was installed, part of the installation included putting tokens, they're called, tokens of gold, inside the pedestal. and so, poor thi