The World Tonight

Sir Keir Starmer resigns with Andy Burnham favourite to replace him

Andy Burnham has been sworn in as an MP after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation. We hear from one Labour MP who thinks there should be an election for the next party leader and prime minister, and one who supports a coronation. Also in the programme: 40 years on…

22 Jun 6PM 39 min

One dead and several injured in Bedford train crash

The ambulance service says 89 people have been injured, with 11 of them suffering "very serious injuries". We report from near the scene of the collision. Also in the programme: after Andy Burnham’s Makerfield by-election win, he’s expected to challenge Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Labour MP Rachael Maskell tells…

19 Jun 5PM 37 min

Counting underway in Makerfield by-election

Can Labour’s Andy Burnham secure the Westminster seat necessary to challenge the leadership of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer? We ask Labour’s Anna Turley and Reform UK’s Alex Wilson. Also in the programme: a former State Department expert questions whether the United States and Iran will be able to strike…

18 Jun 7PM 37 min

US officials reveal details of their initial agreement with Iran

Donald Trump says the peace deal with Iran will be signed “tomorrow, maybe the next day". It would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the fate of Iran’s nuclear programme would be the subject of further negotiations. We’ll hear how Iranians are reacting to the agreement. Also in the programme:…

17 Jun 5PM 37 min

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