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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10 Episodes

Russian warship fires warning shots near UK yacht in Channel

Russia says one of its naval frigates fired warning shots near a yacht in the Channel, because the UK-registered vessel was on a "dangerous course". We hear from the retired couple on board who have spoken to the BBC's Newsnight programme. Also on the programme - the world's leading economies…
16 Jun 6PM 38 min

Donald Trump says a deal to end the war with Iran is already signed

The US president says details of the deal will be released ‘pretty soon’. But how is the agreement being viewed in Israel? We’ll hear reaction from Jerusalem. Also in the programme: as the UK government announces plans to ban under-16s from accessing social media, just how could age verification checks…
15 Jun 5PM 38 min

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire after SpaceX stock market debut

Elon Musk's satellite, AI and rocket company, SpaceX, has enjoyed a successful first day on the Nasdaq stock exchange, reaching a value of $2.2 trillion. Can the valuation be justified? We ask economist Dr Mohamed El-Erian. Also on the programme: Sir Grayson Perry responds to news of the death of…
12 Jun 5PM 38 min

UK defence secretary and armed forces minister both resign

The armed forces minister quits hours after the defence secretary steps down over the government's military spending plans. A new defence secretary has now been appointed. We talk to two Labour MPs about how to pay for extra defence spending, and where this leaves the prime minister. Also on the…
11 Jun 6PM 37 min

Anti-migrant violence rocks Belfast for second night

Anti-migrant violence continued in Belfast for a second night after a stabbing attack allegedly by a Sudanese asylum seeker resulted in a man losing his left eye. Immigrants described fleeing their homes in terror after gangs of masked people targeted them last night. We hear from two women from the…
10 Jun 6PM 38 min

Violent protests in Belfast after knife attack

Police and politicians in Belfast have called for calm after violent protests took place across the city. It comes as a man has been charged with attempted murder over a knife attack on Monday night. Police described the alleged attacker as a Sudanese man, who the Home Office said entered…
9 Jun 5PM 37 min

Father of Nottingham attack victim says Henry Nowak killing is different

Dr Sanjoy Kumar’s daughter Grace was one of three people killed in the 2023 Nottingham stabbings. He tells Shaun Ley that the authorities have different questions to answer after the murder of Henry Nowak in Southampton last year. Also in the programme: Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield responds to news that…
5 Jun 6PM 38 min

Andy Burnham says he would seek to enter a leadership contest

Speaking on BBC Question Time, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says he would join any challenge for the Labour leadership. He would need to win the Makerfield by-election later this month in order to launch an official leadership bid. The Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has told the BBC that conflict…
4 Jun 5PM 37 min

Marco Rubio warns of ‘real risk’ of Ukraine war escalation

The warning from the US Secretary of State comes as Ukraine strikes St Petersburg. We hear how the news is going down in Washington DC. Also in the programme: after 18-year-old student Henry Nowak was handcuffed and arrested as he lay dying, we hear how police officers are trained. And…
3 Jun 5PM 37 min