The World Tonight

Netanyahu says Flydubai attacker had 'Islamist radical indoctrination'

The plane plunged more than 17,000ft two hours into its journey on Wednesday, before passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and retook control to land safely. We hear from one of the passengers onboard during the attack and explore how pilots flying into Israeli airspace are vetted. Also on the…

1 Oct 6PM 40 min

Dame Esther Rantzen dies at 86 after lifetime of campaigning

Dame Esther Rantzen, who presented BBC show That's Life! for 21 years and launched the charity Childline, has died at the age of 86. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the veteran broadcaster and campaigner had "changed countless lives". We speak to colleagues from her professional career and her career in…

30 Sep 6PM 37 min

The PM vows to end existing triple lock on pensions in 2030

Andy Burnham said he was levelling with the nation, as he set out his vision for the future in a conference speech packed with policy proposals - and emotion. We assess the prime minister's pitch in Liverpool, and his plan to unpick the pensions triple lock. Also in the programme:…

29 Sep 6PM 38 min

Labour says reducing welfare spending is a "moral duty"

Andy Burnham is giving his first Labour Party Conference speech as PM tomorrow - he's expected to give more details about his signature plan for free social care for the elderly and vulnerable. There are reports that he will propose a review to the pension triple lock. We speak to…

28 Sep 6PM 38 min

UK diesel prices approach all-time high

Diesel prices in the UK are approaching record levels as the fallout from the US war with Iran continues to drive up costs. The prime minister insists fuel costs aren't in the government's control. We speak to a haulier who thinks there is more Andy Burnham could do. Also on…

25 Sep 5PM 37 min

President Xi calls for AI cooperation with United States

China's President has told Donald Trump that their countries have a responsibility to ensure that AI remains under human control. President Xi was speaking during talks at the White House on the first full day of his state visit. We hear from a former US government adviser on artificial intelligence…

24 Sep 6PM 41 min

Blood tests in Lancashire reveal cancer-causing chemicals

Blood tests have revealed that people living near a factory in Lancashire have higher levels of a so-called "forever chemical" that was once used at the site. PFOA was previously used in the manufacture of non-stick saucepans at the plant in Thornton-Cleveleys. We hear from a resident who received blood…

23 Sep 5PM 39 min

Andy Burnham meets President Trump

The prime minister meets the US president for the first time in New York, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. We speak live to our political editor, who has been in the room asking questions. Also on the programme: Billionaire businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at three…

22 Sep 6PM 40 min

News outlets blocked from White House sue Trump

CNN, Politico and MS NOW are taking legal action against the Trump administration after their journalists' credentials were revoked. We hear from one journalist, once described as Mr Trump's antagonist-in-chief, who has personal experience of being shut out of the White House. The head of an independent review into young…

21 Sep 5PM 39 min

French President warns of escalating Russian hybrid attacks

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the threat of hybrid attacks by Russia against Europe and France has intensified. In a news conference at the Elysee Palace, Macron said he had ordered a plan to protect critical infrastructure and defence industry sites in the face of this threat. We…

18 Sep 6PM 38 min