BBC The World Tonight

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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4 Episodes

US campus protests turn violent as pro-Israel and pro-Palestine activists clash

There have been violent clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and counter-protesters at University of California, Los Angeles. Meanwhile hundreds of people were arrested in New York, where students occupied part of Columbia University and demanded the institution cut ties with Israel.Also on the programme:Police in the South Caucasian country of Georgia…
1 May 5PM 38 min

What next for SNP after Yousaf resigns?

After Humza Yousaf's resignation we ask who is most likely to succeed him as first minister - and what the dramatic development means for Scottish independence - and UK politics.Also on the programme:Anger in Dublin after Rishi Sunak says a rise in asylum claims in Ireland shows the UK government's…
29 Apr 5PM 38 min

Two British men charged with helping Russian intelligence

The Foreign Office has summoned the Russian Ambassador after two British men were charged with helping Russian intelligence. We explore the potential threat of alleged interference abroad by Moscow.Also on the programme:The King is to return to some public duties - they'll be the first since it was revealed he'd…
26 Apr 5PM 37 min

Humza Yousaf faces no-confidence vote in Scotland

The future of Scotland's First Minister hangs in the balance as he faces a vote of no-confidence next week. Humza Yousaf ended his coalition agreement with the Greens, who will vote to oust him.Also on the programme:Hollywood actor Ashley Judd, who was one of the first women to accuse Harvey…
25 Apr 5PM 37 min