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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

More than three million pages from Jeffrey Epstein files released

The US Justice Department has released more than three million pages of documents related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. BBC North America Editor Sarah Smith explains what some of the documents say. Also on the programme: Labour peer Baroness Helena Kennedy KC reacts to the news that China…
30 Jan 6PM 40 min

The UK and China sign deals during PM’s visit to Beijing

The agreements include allowing Britons to enter China for up to 30 days without a visa, Downing Street has said. The government is seeking closer trade ties with Beijing to help boost economic growth. But Conservative MP Harriet Cross tells us she’s concerned about the potential security implications of Chinese…
29 Jan 6PM 40 min

Trump threatens Iran with ‘massive armada’

President Trump has warned Iran that time is running out to negotiate a nuclear deal, threatening Tehran with a ‘massive armada’ headed to the Middle East. We assess the US military build up in the region and hear what protestors inside Iran think. Also on the programme: As Keir Starmer…
28 Jan 6PM 40 min

Trump sends border czar to Minnesota

After another US citizen is killed by immigration agents in Minneapolis - will a change of tone from the White House alter the public mood? We'll speak to the former head of US Customs and Border Protection. Also on the programme: a turbulent 36-hours in British politics as Suella Braverman…
26 Jan 6PM 38 min

“Appalling” - Starmer reacts to Trump’s claim about NATO troops

Keir Starmer has hit back at Donald Trump’s claim that NATO forces stayed away from the front line in Afghanistan, calling it “insulting and frankly appalling”. We hear from an American who served alongside British troops and later became a senior Pentagon official under Trump. Also on the programme: decision…
23 Jan 6PM 44 min

President Zelensky slams Europeans for being in ‘Greenland mode’

As Moscow says peace talks to end the war in Ukraine have begun, President Zelensky launched a strident attack against his European allies at Davos for being in ‘Greenland mode’ and failing to take action independently of the US. We hear from a correspondent who’s spent time on the front…
22 Jan 6PM 40 min

President Trump backs down from tariff threat on allies

The US President said a "very productive" meeting with the head of NATO has led to the framework of a potential deal covering Greenland and the Arctic regions. We speak to a member of the Greenland parliament and a Republican close to Trump. Also on the programme: the latest on…
21 Jan 6PM 39 min

European leaders criticise President Trump over Greenland

While European leaders criticised President Trump's plan to acquire Greenland, he insisted there was "no going back". We speak to a former UK ambassador to the Trump administration. We hear about clashes between the Syrian government and the country's Kurdish minority, and the implications for Islamic State captives. And could…
20 Jan 5PM 40 min

President Trump says he will ‘100%’ carry out Greenland tariffs threat

Donald Trump has vowed to follow through on his threat to impose tariffs on European countries who oppose his demand to take control of Greenland. We hear from former US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel on whether his Republican Party colleagues in Congress are likely to support legislation curbing the President’s…
19 Jan 5PM 37 min