The World Tonight

Trump tariffs frustrated by US Supreme Court

With a 6-3 majority, the Supreme Court ruled President Trump exceeded his authority when he imposed tariffs via a law reserved for national emergencies. The president has used Nixon-era legislation to impose new, albeit temporary, tariffs. Also on the programme: the BBC understands the government is considering legislation to remove…

20 Feb 6PM 41 min

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is released under investigation after his arrest

He was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office. We hear from our correspondent outside Buckingham Palace, a former press chief in the Royal household, a former Minister who opposed Andrew becoming UK trade envoy, and we look at how the Royal family has recovered from previous…

19 Feb 6PM 39 min

Teenage girls force into sex by London gangs, BBC finds

The BBC has uncovered new evidence that vulnerable girls and young women in London are being groomed by gangs to carry drugs and have sex. We discuss the findings with the former head of the National Crime Agency's Child Exploitation Command. Also on the programme: the day after the US…

18 Feb 6PM 40 min

Reverend Jesse Jackson dies aged 84

Reverend Jesse Jackson, a giant of the civil rights movement, has died at the age of 84. As politicians from across the spectrum pay tribute to his legacy, we speak to his son, who was with him when he died.  Also on the programme: Labour faces a mass resignation of…

17 Feb 6PM 39 min

Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded

Parents in north London have been told their children could be excluded from school if they are not fully vaccinated against measles amid an outbreak of the highly contagious disease. We find out what’s caused the latest outbreak. Also in the programme: In an interview with the BBC, Hillary Clinton…

16 Feb 6PM 39 min

Planned Manchester attack could have been deadliest in UK history

Two men have been given life sentences for planning a gun attack on Manchester’s Jewish community. The plot was foiled by an undercover officer, and Greater Manchester Police said if it had gone ahead it could have been the deadliest terror attack in British history. Also on the programme: German…

13 Feb 6PM 39 min

Trump rolls back key US climate regulation

President Trump has repealed a key government scientific finding that carbon emissions endanger human health. The so-called “endangerment finding” of 2009 was the legal bedrock of efforts to rein in emissions and critics fear it is a major setback in the fight against climate change. Also on the programme: Sir…

12 Feb 6PM 37 min

Has Starmer weathered the storm?

The Prime Minister may have won himself a reprieve after the departure of two of his top advisers, but many MPs will be looking for a radical reset of his government in order to maintain their support. But the fallout continued as two Labour figures were suspended for their association…

10 Feb 6PM 38 min

Starmer says he will not quit

Sir Keir Starmer has told his MPs that he will not quit after the leader of his party in Scotland called on him to resign. We hear from two Labour backbenchers about the future of the party's leadership. Also on the programme: Buckingham Palace has released a statement saying it…

9 Feb 5PM 10 min

Winter Olympics open in Italy

The Winter Olympics has officially begun in Italy tonight - with, for the first time, two opening ceremonies, in Milan and in the Dolomites. One of the world's top skiers, Lindsey Vonn hopes to compete this weekend, despite badly injuring her knee ligament. We hear from another Winter Olympian why…

6 Feb 6PM 37 min