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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

UK and France agree to put boots on the ground in Ukraine

Ukraine has welcomed a commitment by Britain and France to station troops in the country in the event of a ceasefire agreement with Russia. But does the promise bring us any closer to a peace deal? We speak to an MP on the Commons Defence Committee about potential British deployments…
6 Jan 5PM 38 min

Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to drug trafficking

Nicolas Maduro has insisted he's still the president of Venezuela as he pleaded not guilty to four charges of drug trafficking and terrorism. He told a court in New York that he was kidnapped by the US military. We speak to a journalist in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, and hear…
5 Jan 6PM 38 min

Iran warns against US intervention

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned President Trump against interference after he said the US would come to the rescue if protesters were killed. We speak to an Iranian academic supportive of the government and hear from a protestor who wants a return of the country's monarchy that was deposed…
2 Jan 6PM 37 min

At least 40 killed in fire at Swiss ski resort

Swiss authorities say about forty people are known to have died in a fire that ripped through a bar packed with young people celebrating the New Year in the ski resort of Crans-Montana. At least 115 were injured - many with severe burns. We speak to a doctor who's treated many…
1 Jan 6PM 38 min

Israel bars 37 aid organisations from Gaza

Israel is revoking the licences of 37 aid organisations working in Gaza, saying they failed to meet the requirements of new registration rules. The UK government is among those warning of the humanitarian impact the move could have. One resident of Gaza tells us of her fears. Also on the…
31 Dec 2025 6PM 30 min

Anti-government protests spread for third day across Iran

The protests began on Sunday after shopkeepers in Tehran's Grand Bazaar staged a strike over the plunging value of the Iranian currency. Now demonstrators are taking to the streets in an increasing number of cities across the country. Ali Rahmani, the son of Narges Mohammadi - a human rights activist…
30 Dec 2025 5PM 37 min

China launches massive drills around Taiwan

China has begun military drills around Taiwan - weeks after Washington announced one of its biggest-ever arms sales to the island. We hear from a senior US congressman. Also on the programme: President Trump says he's unhappy after Russia accuses Ukraine of mounting a drone attack on one of President…
29 Dec 2025 6PM 37 min

US judge blocks Trump deportation of British activist

A US judge has temporarily blocked the detention of British social media campaigner Imran Ahmed, who took legal action against the US government over having his visa removed. The Center for Countering Digital Hate founder was among five people denied US visas after the Trump administration accused them of seeking…
26 Dec 2025 6PM 37 min

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24 Dec 2025 6PM 40 min

Should government meet pro-Palestine hunger strikers?

Pro-Palestinian remand prisoners staging the largest organised hunger strike in over 40 years are to continue, after the government refused a meeting. We hear from the sister of one of them - and ask whether the government should now intervene. Also on the programme: The latest Epstein files include an…
23 Dec 2025 6PM 41 min