The World Tonight

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles

Prince Andrew has given up his royal titles, including as the Duke of York - saying accusations about him were a distraction from the work of the King. We ask what the announcement means for the monarchy. Also on the programme: Ukraine's President Zelensky has been back at the White…

17 Oct 6PM 39 min

Trump to meet Putin in Hungary

How will the agreement to meet affect President Zelensky's prospects of getting American Tomahawk missiles to strengthen Ukraine's arsenal? Also on the programme: the Prime Minister has condemned a decision to ban Israeli football fans from a match in Birmingham next month; and Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of…

16 Oct 6PM 39 min

Key evidence in China spying case released

As the government publishes key witness statements at the centre of a collapsed case involving two men accused of spying for China, we hear reaction from the former head of Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee, Dominic Grieve. Also on the programme: former Downing Street Adviser Dominic Cummings claims that there…

15 Oct 6PM 38 min

More hostage remains arrive in Israel

The families of Israeli hostages killed in Gaza have expressed frustration and anger at the delays in the return of remains to Israel. Hamas agreed to return the bodies of 28 people under the terms of the ceasefire agreement. While all 20 living hostages have been returned, only four bodies…

14 Oct 6PM 40 min

Trump declares a ‘historic dawn’ in the Middle East

In a speech to the Knesset the US President hailed a ‘historic dawn’ in the Middle East as Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees return home under the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. We hear from voices on the ground and the BBC’s Tim Franks in Jerusalem to assess…

13 Oct 6PM 38 min

Gazans return to their homes as ceasefire takes hold

As Israeli tanks move out, Palestinians in Gaza move back to their homes, many in ruins. We hear from civilians inside the Gaza Strip and speak to a former US general on whether the ceasefire will hold. Also on the programme: Venezuelans react as opposition leader María Corina Machado is…

10 Oct 6PM 38 min

Israel's government meets to approva Gaza ceasefire

Israeli ministers are meeting to discuss a deal brokered by US President Donald Trump which would see a ceasefire implemented in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas. They are widely expected to approve the plan. In this special episode of The World Tonight we speak to a…

9 Oct 6PM 38 min

Trump says "very close to a deal" on Gaza

US President Donald Trump says "we are very close to a deal" to end the war in Gaza, after officials reported progress after a third day of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Egypt. The Times of Israel earlier reported a deal to release Israeli hostages in exchange for…

8 Oct 5PM 42 min

Two years since 7 October attacks

Israel has marked the second anniversary of the 7 October attacks. We speak to two parents - one Israeli, one Palestinian - about the impact that day has had on their families Also on the programme: We visit a school that scores high marks for its inclusive approach to special…

7 Oct 6PM 38 min

More trouble for Macron as another French PM resigns

Sébastien Lecornu was appointed France's prime minister less than four weeks ago. We explore what the political turmoil means for the country’s relationship with Europe and the world. Also in the programme: The Nobel Prize for Medicine is awarded to three researchers for groundbreaking discoveries on the human immune system…

6 Oct 6PM 37 min