Full Episode: Thursday, April 30, 2026

ABC's World News Tonight with David Muir delivers a high-stakes evening of breaking news, covering multiple national and international crises. The episode opens with a chilling domestic tragedy in New York City, where NYPD officers were injured in an explosion at a Queens apartment believed to be set by an estranged husband. Simultaneously, a stabbing spree at a high school in Washington State leaves five people injured, with a student suspect in custody. On the international front, gas prices in the U.S. have surged to $4.40 per gallon amid the ongoing war in Iran, sparking protests and economic strain. President Trump claims prices will drop after the war ends, but analysts warn it could take a year for relief. The episode also explores the controversial revelation that Jeffrey Epstein may have left a sealed suicide note seven years ago, adding new mystery to his death. Meanwhile, King Charles and Queen Camilla conclude a successful diplomatic visit to the U.S., mending strained relations with President Trump and earning widespread public affection. In a heartwarming conclusion, the broadcast highlights an extraordinary story of three young boys in Houston—Preston, Ahmed, and Nasir—each receiving life-saving heart transplants within days of one another, forming an unbreakable bond during their hospital stays. The episode closes with a message of hope and resilience.