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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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10 Episodes

PM will not seek to block Andy Burnham in by-election

The BBC understands the prime minister will not seek to block Andy Burnham from becoming a candidate for the seat of Makerfield - after Labour MP Josh Simons said he would be standing down for him. Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel has urged the US to lift its oil blockade, hours…
14 May 6PM 38 min

Streeting allies say he's poised to challenge Starmer

As the King announces the government’s legislative agenda, allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting say he is preparing to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership. We speak to Labour MPs from opposing camps. Also on the programme: as Donald Trump touches down in Beijing, could he water down US…
13 May 6PM 37 min

Starmer set to meet Streeting tomorrow

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is scheduled to meet the Health Secretary Wes Streeting tomorrow morning ahead of the King's Speech, in which the government will lay out its legislative agenda for the next year. Streeting is seen as a likely leadership rival to Starmer as more MPs call for…
12 May 6PM 38 min

Over 70 Labour MPs publicly called on Keir Starmer to go

There are reports tonight that some cabinet members are adding their voices to the growing chorus for Keir Starmer to stand down.We hear from a supporter and a critic of the Prime Minister. Also on the programme: rebuilding from the ruins of Sudan's civil war; a stolen Nazi artwork recovered;…
11 May 6PM 38 min

Voting closes in elections in England, Scotland and Wales

Polls have just closed in elections in Scotland, Wales and parts of England. We speak to Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy. Two British-Chinese dual nationals have been convicted of spying for China. What message does the case send? We hear from one Hong Kong dissident living in the UK. Three…
7 May 6PM 39 min

British cruise ship passengers self-isolating at home

The UK Health Security Agency says two British passengers who were on board the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak, are back in the UK and self-isolating at home. We hear from our correspondent and from a cruise ship medic. Also on the…
6 May 5PM 39 min

Government promises to deal with antisemitism in the arts

As the government promises to deal with antisemitism in the arts, and the ‘chilling effect’ on Jewish artists, one filmmaker tells us about the barriers he faces in finding places to show his work. Also on the programme: Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Operation Epic Fury is ‘concluded’ and…
5 May 7PM 38 min

Trump pushes ahead with a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump pushes ahead with a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE has been attacked by Iranian missiles - what does it all mean for the region's fragile truce? A Russian deserter tells us about life among the contract soldiers fighting in Ukraine. After FIFA allows a team…
5 May 7AM 38 min

Trump tells Congress he does not need their approval for Iran war

President Trump has told Congress he does not need their authorisation for the Iran war, arguing the ongoing ceasefire means hostilities have "terminated". Also in the programme: As calls grow for restrictions on pro-Palestinian protests to combat rising anti-Semitism in the UK, we hear from one Jewish activist who regularly…
1 May 6PM 38 min