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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

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

How safe is Sir Keir Starmer tonight?

Some Labour MPs have been calling for the Prime Minister to stand down, particularly in light of yesterday's extraordinary and lengthy debate in the Commons on the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. And others have - publicly - put him on notice.  One backbencher tells us his colleagues…
5 Feb 5PM 37 min

Pressure mounts on Starmer over what he knew when Mandelson named US ambassador

A plan to release documents about Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador is approved, after anger from Labour MPs forced the government into a climbdown. We'll ask how much danger the Prime Minister is in and speak to the head of the parliamentary committee that will determine which documents -…
4 Feb 6PM 42 min

Police investigate Mandelson over claims he leaked information to Epstein

The Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson over allegations of misconduct in public office. It comes after the former Labour minister and US ambassador was accused of passing market-sensitive government information to US financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. We hear from a Labour MP…
3 Feb 6PM 37 min

Met Police assess reports of alleged misconduct after Mandelson emails published

Police are reviewing reports of alleged misconduct in a public office after Lord Mandelson was accused of passing on sensitive government information to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The Scottish National Party and Reform UK have reported the peer to police. We hear from a journalist who spoke to Lord…
2 Feb 6PM 37 min

More than three million pages from Jeffrey Epstein files released

The US Justice Department has released more than three million pages of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. BBC North America Editor Sarah Smith explains what some of the documents say. Also on the programme: Labour peer Baroness Helena Kennedy KC reacts to the news that China…
30 Jan 6PM 40 min

The UK and China sign deals during PM’s visit to Beijing

The agreements include allowing Britons to enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, Downing Street has said. The government is seeking closer trade ties with Beijing to help boost economic growth. But Conservative MP Harriet Cross tells us she’s concerned about the potential security implications of Chinese…
29 Jan 6PM 40 min

Trump threatens Iran with ‘massive armada’

President Trump has warned Iran that time is running out to negotiate a nuclear deal, threatening Tehran with a ‘massive armada’ headed to the Middle East. We assess the US military build up in the region and hear what protestors inside Iran think. Also on the programme: As Keir Starmer…
28 Jan 6PM 40 min

Trump sends border czar to Minnesota

After another US citizen is killed by immigration agents in Minneapolis - will a change of tone from the White House alter the public mood? We'll speak to the former head of US Customs and Border Protection. Also on the programme: a turbulent 36-hours in British politics as Suella Braverman…
26 Jan 6PM 38 min