A taste of Beijing’s local dishes
Tom Llamas takes a food tour of Beijing, trying some of the most popular local dishes with our guide from Lost Plate Food Tours.
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New video shows incredible rescue of plane crash survivors
Video released by the U.S. military shows how 11 Bahamians whose plane crashed in the Atlantic ocean were rescued by U.S. Air Force personnel. The survivors had been floating on a raft for hours when their rescuers hoisted them to safety. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports.
Inside China’s push for more marriages and children
The one child policy has left a lasting impact on Chinese society, where marriage and birth rates are both very low. That’s why the Chinese government is now instituting programs to encourage people to have children and get married. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer has the story.
Watch: Philippine senator chased by police after arrest warrant issued
Surveillance footage captured the moment law enforcement agents chased Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa inside the Philippine Senate building. The Senator has an outstanding arrest warrant for crimes against humanity for overseeing former President Duterte's war on drugs.
Five countries are boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel
The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest is now officially underway with 35 nations performing in Vienna over the next few days. The annual contest finds itself facing geopolitical backlash over Israel's participation in the contest. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga reports on several countries planning to boycott this year's event and the heightened security presence.
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Amid ceasefire, Israeli forces ramp up destruction of homes in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military has leveled whole areas of towns and villages in southern Lebanon as it presses on with plans to establish control in the area during a Trump-declared ceasefire, satellite imagery, video and photos show.
King Charles enters Britain’s political drama as PM Starmer faces down challengers
LONDON — Plotters trying to bring down the British prime minister.
King Charles enters stage of Britain’s political drama as Keir Starmer faces down challengers
LONDON — Plotters are trying to bring down the British prime minister.
King Charles enters stage of Britain’s political drama as PM Starmer faces down challengers
LONDON — Plotters are trying to bring down the British prime minister.
King Charles III enters stage of Britain’s political drama as PM Starmer faces down challengers
LONDON — Plotters are trying to bring down the British prime minister.
The war is on hold, but Iran’s internal crackdown is only deepening
While the Iranian regime has been battling its external enemies, Israel and the United States, it has also been ramping up a deadly crackdown on those seen as the enemy within.
Trade, Taiwan and Iran cast shadows on Trump’s China summit with Xi
President Donald Trump will begin a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday as the two countries engage in a fierce trade war and the U.S. conflict with Iran rages on.
Chinese EVs take the world by storm — except in the U.S.
China loves electric cars: making them, driving them and selling them to the rest of the world.
Chinese EVs take the world by storm — except in the United States
China loves electric cars: making them, driving them and selling them to the rest of the world.
Tom Llamas reports from the Great Wall as it’s restored one brick at a time
BEIJING — Old Cheng was waiting patiently at the bottom of a steep mountain ridge as the minivans carrying our news team snaked their way through the Yan mountains to meet him.
The Great Wall is being restored one brick at a time
BEIJING — Old Cheng was waiting patiently at the bottom of a steep mountain ridge as the minivans carrying our news team snaked their way through the Yan mountains to meet him.
China’s Great Wall is being restored one brick at a time
BEIJING — Old Cheng was waiting patiently at the bottom of a steep mountain ridge as the minivans carrying our news team snaked their way through the Yan mountains to meet him.
Political drama unfolding in the UK that may lead to Prime Minister Starmer being ousted
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pushes back against fellow Labour Party members calling for his resignation after disastrous local election results. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports from London.
Journey to Great Wall of China
Tom Llamas takes us to China’s Great Wall - the largest manmade structure on earth - for a firsthand look at the historic site and a rare glimpse at the epic restoration project now underway.
Trump heads to high-stakes summit in China
President Trump has left for Beijing and a high-stakes summit with China’s President Xi. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas is there.
Inside China’s battle for electric vehicle dominance
Tom Llamas takes a Chinese electric vehicle for a test drive to see why brands like BYD are dominating the global market and why a 100% U.S. tariff is part of what’s keeping them out of American driveways.
Where should hantavirus cruise ship passengers quarantine? Experts are divided
Eighteen Americans are now in quarantine in two federal centers after having returned home from the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Trump says he’s not thinking about Americans’ finances ‘even a little bit’ in Iran talks
President Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday that he is not weighing the economic burden of the Iran war on everyday Americans when negotiating a deal with the country’s leadership
Grocery prices jumped more in April than they did in nearly four years
After warnings that the Iran war would drive up U.S. food prices, new data shows that “Food at home,” otherwise known as grocery bills, rose 0.7% in April.
Grocery prices jumped more in April than they had in nearly four years
After warnings that the Iran war would drive up U.S. food prices, new data shows that “Food at home,” otherwise known as grocery bills, rose 0.7% in April.
Pentagon considering renaming Iran war ‘Sledgehammer’ if ceasefire collapses
The U.S. military is considering officially re-naming the war with Iran to “Operation Sledgehammer” if the current ceasefire collapses
Pentagon considering re-naming Iran war ‘Sledgehammer’ if ceasefire collapses
The U.S. military is considering officially re-naming the war with Iran to “Operation Sledgehammer” if the current ceasefire collapses
From boycotts to Boy George, Eurovision is back
The Eurovision Song Contest is back in Vienna amid a boycott over Israel’s participation and voting changes.
Israel sent military personnel and key defense system to UAE, U.S. envoy says
Israel sent Iron Dome air defense batteries and trained military personnel to the United Arab Emirates, Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Tuesday.
Russia promises students joining its drone force free tuition. Some fear a trap.
College students across Russia are being lured to join the country’s drone forces in Ukraine, but rights activists say the offer could be a trap.