Mission "Polaris Dawn" splashes down

The World this Week — Polaris Dawn mission splashes down, United Nations meets in NYC, Israel strikes Hezbollah, and good news on violent crime levels in America.

Federal Reserve slashes rates

The World this Week — The Federal Reserve cuts rates, walkie-talkies explode in Lebanon, Trump survives another attempt on his life, and good news about US drug overdoses.

Private citizens take first ever spacewalk

The World this Week — Private citizen astronauts complete first commercial spacewalk, Trump and Harris hold first debate, and good news about the US economy.

Candidates reveal plans for the economy

The World this Week — Trump and Harris unveil economic plans, SpaceX commercial spacewalk is rescheduled, and good news about US cancer fatality rates.

Consumer spending boosts economy

The World this Week — Harris holds first TV interview as presidential candidate, Musk responds to Brazil's ban on X, and good news about US consumer confidence.

Harris accepts Democrat nomination

The World this Week — Kamala Harris officially accepts Democrat nomination for President, RFK Junior endorses Trump, and good news about US inflation rates.

Olympics wrap up with a bang

The World this Week — A hero's welcome home for Olympians, Musk's interview with Trump, and breakthroughs in medicine (Aug 10-16)

Harris announces VP pick

The World this Week — Debate around Harris' VP pick, Australia holds third place at Olympics, and good news about world food security and education (Aug 3-9)

Prisoner swap releases journalist

The World this Week — US journalists freed from Russian prison, a strong start for Team USA & Australia at Olympics, and tensions rise in Middle East (July 27- Aug 2)

Biden withdraws from race

The World this Week — Kamala Harris replaces Biden in election, Israeli PM addresses Congress, and US economy continues to boom (July 20-26)

Trump announces VP pick

The World this Week — Biden to end his candidacy, Trump chooses running mate, and good news about the booming middle class (July 12-19)

Biden faces pressure to withdraw

The World this Week — Biden faces calls to withdraw from campaign, NATO summit held in DC, and more elections results around the world