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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

French wildfire ‘completely unprecedented’ says Macron

President Emmanuel Macron has visited the fire-ravaged Gironde region of France. Some 220,000 people have been evacuated across the country because of wildfires. We speak to France's minister for international partnerships, Éléonore Caroit. Also in the programme: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to meet President Trump at the White…
27 Jul 6PM 37 min

Top ICC prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations

The British prosecutor Karim Khan denies claims he had an improper sexual relationship with a junior staff member at the International Criminal Court. We hear reaction from Philippe Sands KC, who helped draft the treaty which created the ICC. Also in the programme: We review Andy Burnham’s first week as…
24 Jul 5PM 38 min

Burnham pauses early prison release scheme

The pause comes after criticism of the scheme from survivors and victims' families, including the widow of PC Andrew Harper who described the possibility of his killers' early release as "deplorable". We hear from the General Secretary of the POA, the Prisoner Officers’ Association, Steve Gillan. Also in the programme:…
23 Jul 5PM 37 min

US and Saudi Arabia strike nuclear deal

The agreement allows Saudi Arabia to establish a civilian nuclear programme. Critics fear that it undermines global nuclear non proliferation and would allow Riyadh to develop its own nuclear weapons programme. We hear from a Congressman who’s vowed to try to block the move. Also on the programme: Prime Minister…
22 Jul 6PM 38 min

Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after protests

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked the country's army commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi following days of protests. We hear from a senior member of Zelensky's Servant of the People party. Also tonight: Andy Burnham's options for reforming social care in England; and as Thames Water becomes the latest water company to…
21 Jul 5PM 38 min

Andy Burnham takes over leadership of the Labour Party

Prime Minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham, takes the helm of the Labour Party and prepares to enter No.10 on Monday. We discuss his plans for social care with former health spokesmen, Liberal Democrat Sir Norman Lamb and Conservative Andrew, Lord Lansley, and ask whether Burnham is right to say Britain went wrong…
17 Jul 5PM 38 min

Zelensky's removal of popular defence minister sparks protests in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise move to replace popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has caused an outburst of anger from civil society and criticism from MPs. We hear reaction from Oleksandr Merezhko, a lawmaker with Mr Zelensky's Servant of the People Party. Also in the programme: US President Donald Trump…
16 Jul 6PM 37 min

England out of the World Cup

England have suffered FIFA World Cup heartbreak with a late semi-final defeat by Argentina in Atlanta. We hear reaction from the stadium, a fan in the Falkland Islands, and a sports bar in Kent. Also in the programme: French MPs approve an assisted dying law with strict rules. President Trump's…
15 Jul 6PM 37 min

Widdecombe murder 'raises questions about the security of those in public life'

The Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says she’ll explore what security guidance can be offered to former MPs after the killing of Ann Widdecombe. We speak to former Conservative minister Steve Baker. Also in the programme: President Trump reinstates the US blockade on Iranian ports and vows to put in place…
13 Jul 6PM 37 min