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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4 Episodes

What lessons can be learnt from Finley Boden case?

A review finds that opportunities were missed to protect 10-month-old Finlay Boden - who was murdered by his parents during lockdown. We ask a leading child protection expert how much safer children are since the pandemic. Also on the programme: Is Scotland about to become the first UK nation to…
27 Mar 6PM 38 min

26/03/2024

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
26 Mar 6PM 40 min

How will Israel respond to UN ceasefire vote?

The UN Security Council has passed its first resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza - after the United States dropped its veto. We get reaction from Israel.Also on the programme:President Putin says that radical Islamists carried out the Moscow concert attack, but suggests Ukraine is behind them. We…
25 Mar 6PM 38 min

Kate says she's being treated for cancer

Also on the programme: Gunmen kill dozens in an attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow; and the Israeli PM says he's determined to go ahead with attack on Rafah.
22 Mar 7PM 47 min