The World Tonight

Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban

Donald Trump asked Fifa president Gianni Infantino to review US striker Folarin Balogun's ban, which has since been suspended. We hear the reaction of former Fifa vice-president Jim Boyce. Also on the programme: National Rally leader Marine Le Pen will find out on Tuesday whether or not she can run…

6 Jul 5PM 38 min

USA celebrates 250 years of independence

Temperatures soar as America gathers to celebrate its 250th birthday. Ken Burns talks about his new series about The American Revolution and tells us what he believes the pursuit of happiness really means. In a valedictory interview, Sir Keir Starmer looks back, and forward, as he prepares to leave office…

3 Jul 5PM 38 min

'Most massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least 25

Russia’s strikes on Kyiv come after Ukraine’s attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. We hear assessments of the war – and who’s winning – from Moscow and the United States. Also on the programme: the National Crime Agency says at least eight people have been arrested in the UK after investigations…

2 Jul 6PM 37 min

Kane's rescue act sends England into World Cup last 16

Harry Kane's two late goals against DR Congo spare England a humiliating exit from the tournament. We hear how the squad made it through to the last 16 after their match in Atlanta. Also on the programme: Labour MP and former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner backs Andy Burnham's call…

1 Jul 6PM 39 min

Supreme Court rejects Trump plan to end birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump’s attempt to remove the automatic right to citizenship for everyone born on US soil is unconstitutional. The court, despite having a conservative majority shaped by Trump, overturned the president’s executive order by five votes to four. Also on tonight’s programme: the…

30 Jun 6PM 39 min

New 'No 10. North' plan will rebalance power in Britain, Burnham promises

Would-be PM Andy Burnham says a new Downing Street team based in Manchester, labelled 'No 10 North', would "oversee the biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen". But can so-called ‘Manchesterism’ be delivered nationwide? We ask former adviser to Rishi Sunak, Tim Leunig, and General Secretary of the…

29 Jun 6PM 39 min

UN says 50,000 Venezuelans still missing after twin earthquakes

The number of people killed has risen to at least 920, with 3,360 injured, according to officials. We report live from Caracas. Also on the programme: actor Brian Cox on his hopes for the Scotland football team as they wait to find out whether their 2026 World Cup campaign is…

26 Jun 5PM 41 min

Venezuela earthquakes death toll reaches 188, but thousands feared dead

The UN says more than 100 buildings have collapsed as rescuers search the rubble for survivors. We hear from a resident of Caracas and the former head of the USAID office which used to lead the United States government’s response to foreign disasters. Also in the programme: King Charles has…

25 Jun 6PM 38 min

Mothers and babies died after failures at NHS trust

A review into Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has found that hundreds of mothers and babies suffered avoidable harms, and criticised ‘systemic’ failures and a ‘toxic, bullying culture’. We hear from the body responsible for regulating midwifery. Also on the programme: the BBC travels to refugee camps in the Democratic…

24 Jun 6PM 29 min

Report into Nottingham NHS maternity scandal set to be published

What happened to mothers and their babies - over more than 10 years - at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust? On Wednesday an independent review into maternity care at the trust will be published. We'll hear from one family about their experience and why they're still calling for a public…

23 Jun 6PM 39 min