March 2, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
Sunday on PBS News Weekend, European leaders promise Ukraine’s Zelenskyy more military aid as they draft a peace plan to present to Trump. With the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in limbo, we hear from a former Saudi ambassador to the United States. What cuts in U.S. foreign aid may mean for children suffering in Haiti. Plus, how AI helped enhance some of this year’s favorite films at the Oscars.
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European allies pledge more Ukraine aid at security summit
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After his Oval Office dressing down on Friday, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy faced a much friendlier group Sunday as he met with European leaders in London. Zelenskyy said he’s still willing to sign the minerals deal he was in Washington to sign on Friday and wants to repair his relationship with President Trump. Special correspondent Malcolm Brabant reports from London.
News Wrap: Rubio expedites $4B in military aid to Israel
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In our news wrap Sunday, the Trump administration is sending Israel another round of military aid, Trump signed executive orders expanding U.S. timber production and designating English as the country’s official language, and a private U.S. company successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon for the first time.
How AI was used in some of this year’s Oscar favorites
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At this year’s Oscars, there is a subplot of controversy over the use of artificial intelligence in the production of a number of nominated films, including some in the running for best picture. Katey Rich, awards editor at The Ankler and host of the podcast Prestige Junkie, joins John Yang to discuss.
How U.S. foreign aid cuts affect children suffering in Haiti
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In Haiti, years of chaos and instability have brought the country to the brink of collapse. More than 1 million people, nearly 10 percent of the population, have been displaced. Now, as the Trump administration eliminates most U.S. foreign aid contracts, access to life-saving health services in Haiti are in jeopardy. Ali Rogin speaks with James Elder of UNICEF about the effect on Haiti’s children.
Former Saudi ambassador weighs in on Trump’s vision for Gaza
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Israel is blocking humanitarian aid from reaching Gaza until Hamas agrees to a proposal to extend phase one of the ceasefire, which expired Saturday. John Yang speaks with Prince Turki Al-Faisal, a former Saudi ambassador to the U.S. and U.K., about the latest developments and the Trump administration’s involvement in Gaza.
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