Full Episode: Saturday, April 4, 2026

This Saturday night episode of World News Tonight with David Muir delivers a high-stakes global news roundup, beginning with a tense international crisis as the U.S. searches for a missing American airman after an F-15 was shot down inside Iran. Iran is offering a $60,000 bounty for the pilot’s capture, contradicting President Trump’s recent claim that Iran’s air defenses were neutralized. The situation escalates as Iran strikes back with missile attacks, recruits child soldiers, and threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, triggering global oil price spikes and economic ripple effects including rising airline and shipping fees. Meanwhile, NASA’s Artemis II mission continues its historic journey toward the moon, with astronauts sending back breathtaking images and preparing for a lunar flyby. Domestically, wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds rage in Southern California, prompting evacuations and raising concerns about future fire seasons. Severe storms sweep across the Midwest and East, with Easter forecasts warning of dangerous weather. In sports, the women’s Final Four concludes with a dramatic confrontation between coaches, followed by a heartfelt apology from UConn’s Gina Auriemma. The episode also highlights human interest stories, including a retiring trolley driver in Philadelphia who brought joy to generations through festive decorations, and eaglets hatching in California. The episode closes with a mix of entertainment promos for Hulu originals and a poignant farewell to a beloved public servant.