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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5 Episodes

Hamas claims to hand over body of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas.

There was outrage in Israel when a body handed over on Thursday which Hamas said was that of the Israeli mother Shiri Bibas was later discovered to be that of a Gazan woman. We speak with the father of a recently released Israeli hostage, who knew Mrs Bibas; and to…

21 Feb 5PM 40 min

Rift between Washington and Kyiv deepens

The US National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, has again urged President Zelensky to sign a deal for US access to Ukraine's minerals, to pay for support in its war against the Russian invasion. Mr Waltz also said that Ukraine needs to tone down its criticism of the United States. Mr…

20 Feb 5PM 37 min

19/02/2025

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

18 Feb 7PM 37 min

18/02/2025

In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.

17 Feb 8PM 37 min

JD Vance attacks Europe over free speech

In his speech at the Munich Security Conference, US Vice-President JD Vance has accused European governments - including the UK's - of retreating from their values and ignoring voter concerns on free speech and migration. We speak to the deputy leader of Germany's anti-immigration party Alternative for Germany (AfD) Beatrix…

14 Feb 5PM 38 min