The World Tonight

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Trump says he wants to debate rival Harris three times
Donald Trump will face Kamala Harris on ABC News on 10 September
08 Aug 2024,45 mins
Thousands of counter-demonstrators take to streets after week of riots
Thousands of protesters opposed to the far-right staged demonstrations in English cities
07 Aug 2024,45 mins
Will Harris' Vice President pick help her to the White House?
Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris' running mate?
06 Aug 2024,45 mins
Fresh unrest on England's streets
Should far-right violence should be treated as terrorism?
05 Aug 2024,45 mins
What is driving unrest on the streets?
How can online misinformation be tackled?
02 Aug 2024,45 mins
How dramatic US-Russia prisoner swap unfolded
The American journalist Evan Gershkovich is among 16 people returned to the west.
01 Aug 2024,45 mins
Assassination of Ismail Haniyeh ratchets up Middle East tensions
Iran has warned of "revenge" after Hamas's political leader was killed in Tehran
31 Jul 2024,45 mins
Violence breaks out in Southport day after knife attack
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
30 Jul 2024,45 mins
Mass stabbling in Southport leaves two children dead
Two children have been killed in a "ferocious" knife attack at a children's dance class.
29 Jul 2024,45 mins
Paris kicks off Olympics with ceremony on the Seine
The world's athletes sailed up the River Seine for the Olympic opening ceremony
26 Jul 2024,45 mins
Protests after Manchester Airport incident
An officer is suspended after video showed a man being stamped on at Manchester Airport.
25 Jul 2024,45 mins
Netanyahu tells US Congress "our fight is your fight"
Israeli leader attempted to rally support for war in Gaza in joint session of Congress
24 Jul 2024,45 mins
The downfall of US Secret Service chief
How an extraordinary grilling in Congress resulted in Kimberly Cheatle's resignation.
23 Jul 2024,45 mins
Can Harris beat Trump?
Kamala Harris gets backing from democrats after Joe Biden drops out of presidential race.
22 Jul 2024,45 mins
Will Joe Biden step down?
Speculation mounts that the president could quit the presidential campaign this weekend.
19 Jul 2024,45 mins
Zelensky says he's asked Keir Starmer for permission to strike inside Russia with British weapons
Ukraine's President speaks exclusively to the BBC's Chris Mason after Blenheim summit
18 Jul 2024,45 mins
Will new government take "brakes off Britain"?
Analysis of the new Labour government's King's Speech.
17 Jul 2024,45 mins
Wales’ First Minister quits
Vaughan Gething resigned after 118 days in the role
16 Jul 2024,45 mins
Trump appoints JD Vance as his running mate
Donald Trump has appointed Ohio Senator JD Vance as his Vice-Presidential nominee
15 Jul 2024,45 mins
Thousands of prisoners to be released early
Offenders set for early release to ease overcrowding in English and Welsh prisons
12 Jul 2024,45 mins
Biden under scrutiny at Nato summit
Is this a 'make or break' moment for Joe Biden?
11 Jul 2024,45 mins
Suspect captured after crossbow attack leaves mother and two daughters dead
A suspect in the deaths of three women in the town of Bushey has been apprehended
10 Jul 2024,45 mins
Democratic congressman: Joe Biden should stay on
The US president has been under increasing pressure after his debate performance
09 Jul 2024,45 mins
Macron asks French PM to stay on as deadlock continues
No political group has enough seats to form a majority in the National Assembly
08 Jul 2024,45 mins
How will Prime Minister Starmer govern?
Sir Keir Starmer has promised a period of what he called national renewal.
05 Jul 2024,45 mins
Parties make final pitches to voters as campaign ends
We hear from voters still weighing up their options.
03 Jul 2024,45 mins
Boris Johnson makes last minute campaign appearance
Boris Johnson made a last minute campaign appearance at a Conservative rally in London
02 Jul 2024,45 mins
French centrists and Left strike deals to squeeze out National Rally
Macron's centrists trying to reduce National Rally's seat haul in second round of voting
01 Jul 2024,45 mins
Farage doubles down on allegations Reform UK was "set up" in racism scandal
Nigel Farage continued to insist his party was "set up" in a Channel 4 News investigation
28 Jun 2024,45 mins
Biden and Trump to face off in TV debate
What should we expect from first presidential head-to-head?
27 Jun 2024,45 mins