The World Tonight Episodes Episode guide
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Leo Varadkar expresses frustration at the pace of the Brexit negoitiations
An Irish senator says the answer to Brexit is not hard, not soft, just reunification.
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Trump investigator convenes grand jury
The prosecutor investigating links between Trump and Russia has convened a grand jury.
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Venezuela rejects claim that the results of Sunday's controversial election were manipulated to increase turnout
British company that provided voting technology said it had found evidence of tampering.
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The UN secretary general has called on the authorities in Venezuela to prevent further violence
Two opposition leaders were arrested overnight and sent to military prison.
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Maduro branded 'dictator' as US announces new sanctions
President Nicolas Maduro's plans for a new Assembly have been condemned around the world.
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North Korea test fires an intercontinental ballistic missile for the second time
The US and South Korean military are discussing 'military response options'.
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Special report from Yemen
Special report from Yemen: famine and cholera are rife, medical teams struggle to cope.
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Trump bans transgender people in military
The programme hears from a trans soldier currently serving in the US army.
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US House backs new Russia sanctions
The US House of Representatives votes overwhelmingly for new sanctions against Russia.
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Kushner defends conduct after testifying
A senior member of congress explains that the investigation is just beginning.
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UK government "united" on the need for a transitional agreement after Brexit
Downing Street dismisses the idea that any arrangement would mean continued free movement.
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UK Brexit goals lack clarity - EU
EU calls for greater clarity from UK in Brexit talks.
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6 million British people will have to wait a year longer before they receive their state pension.
The Work and Pensions Secretary tells us he can't rule out further changes.
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Trump's plan to repeal Obamacare collapses
Republican senators refuse to repeal the Healthcare Act without a replacement.
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Theresa May will demand cabinet unity
Can the prime minister enforce discipline among her ministers?
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Thousands of state officials, police and academics dismissed in Turkey
Officials dismissed on eve of first anniversary of attempted coup in Turkey.
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Liu Xiaobo, China's 'giant of human rights', dies
World leaders express grief at death of Nobel Peace Laureate.
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Brazil's former president convicted of corruption
Former Brazilian president Lula is facing a nine-year jail sentence for corruption.
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Donald Trump's son releases emails on Russia meeting
Republican congressman tells the programme the meeting looks 'naïve' and 'dangerous'.
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European Court of Justice - can it play a part in Brexit?
Two prominent Tory MPs on the opposite sides of the Brexit divide.
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Trump and Putin hold 'robust talks' at G20
US and Russian leaders discuss Syria, Ukraine and alleged meddling in the US election.
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Riot Police Clash with Demonstrators in Hamburg
Thousands of anti-G20 protestors in Hamburg refused to remove face masks, police say.
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The American ambassador to the UN tells the Security Council the US wants to impose new sanctions against North Korea
An examination of the developing alliance between Russia and China on the Korean crisis.
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New plan to stem the flow of migrants crossing the Mediterranean
Italy is not impressed with the new process launched by the European Commission.
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Macron sets out 'radical new path' for France
World Tonight hears from En Marche MP Bruno Bellon and political journalist Thierry Arnaud
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Kensington and Chelsea council leader resigns
Nick Paget-Brown resigns over his council's handling of the Grenfell disaster.
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Council meeting to discuss Grenfell ends in chaos
Kensington & Chelsea council fails to hold private meeting about Grenfell fire.
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The government defeats a Labour motion calling for the public sector pay cap to be scrapped
Some Conservatives have hinted that the one per cent public sector pay cap may be lifted.
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We reveal a warning - by the London Fire Brigade - about the risks posed by cladding just weeks before Grenfell Tower fire
Experts claim that current fire risk assessments for buildings are 'complete garbage'.
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May tells EU citizens in UK 'we want you to stay'
Theresa May has tried to reassure EU nationals in the UK that they can stay after Brexit.