BBC The World Tonight

The World Tonight

When it comes to daily news, The World Tonight takes international events seriously and covers them in depth. Using the BBC's international network of correspondents we report on what is going on, put it in context and provide a forum for debate on the big issues facing us all. The presenter team is led by Ritula Shah. It is broadcast Monday to Friday at 10pm on BBC Radio 4 and lasts for 45 minutes.
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Netanyahu: Israel will “make its own decisions” on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron that Israel would “make its own decisions” over how to respond to an Iranian attack. Lord Cameron is one of several western foreign ministers who are expected to visit Israel in the coming days as part of a…
17 Apr 8PM 38 min

MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed by 383 votes to 67, despite opposition from several leading Tory figures – we hear from one of them. Also on the programme:The Republican Speaker of the US House of Representatives has a plan unblock military aid for Ukraine;And the government’s…
16 Apr 8PM 39 min

How will Israel respond to Iran attack?

Israel's army chief has vowed to respond to Iran's unprecedented attack - despite calls from allies to show restraint. A leading right-wing Israeli politician tells us why he supports hitting back. And we speak to former CIA chief General David Petraeus about the risk of escalation.Also on the programme:We're in…
15 Apr 8PM 39 min

12/04/2024

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
12 Apr 5PM 38 min