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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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Government and Lords continue show down over Rwanda bill

The Lords withdraws one amendment to the bill but continues to insist on a monitoring committee to assess the safety of Rwanda.Also on the programme:James Coomarasamy reports from India where Narendra Modi is accused of stoking anti-Muslim sentiment in his election campaign.And rediscover the Welsh hymns side-lined for their searing…
22 Apr 5PM 37 min

US calls for calm after Israel strike on Iran.

Also:After months of delay, the U.S. Congress is poised to vote on a crucial military aid package for Ukraine. Polls open in India's general election and should we ban the playing of loud sounds from phones on buses and trains ?
19 Apr 8PM 38 min

Netanyahu: Israel will “make its own decisions” on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron that Israel would “make its own decisions” over how to respond to an Iranian attack. Lord Cameron is one of several western foreign ministers who are expected to visit Israel in the coming days as part of a…
17 Apr 8PM 38 min

MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed by 383 votes to 67, despite opposition from several leading Tory figures – we hear from one of them. Also on the programme:The Republican Speaker of the US House of Representatives has a plan unblock military aid for Ukraine;And the government’s…
16 Apr 8PM 39 min